The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the US Navy’s Surface Fleet
By Steven Wills
The U.S. Navy surface warfare enterprise has had several developments to cheer about in 2025.
First, the AEGIS combat system works, and it...
South Korea kicks off FFX Batch-IV frigate program
South Korea's DAPA has launched the Ulsan-class Batch-IV frigate program, the final phase of the next-generation frigate (FFX) initiative, featuring upgraded systems for enhanced...
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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the US Navy’s Surface Fleet
By Steven Wills
The U.S. Navy surface warfare enterprise has had several developments to cheer about in 2025.
First, the AEGIS combat system works, and it...
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Chinese Navy Commissions First Type 054B Next Gen Frigate
The Chinese Navy (PLAN) today commissioned the first of two Type 054B new generation frigates in Qingdao, Shandong province. The ceremony represents a major...
Chinese Naval Developments in Review – Part 1: Major Programs
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Greece’s FDI Programme: The Hellenic Navy boast advanced capabilities across all naval combat domains
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Türkiye begins work on MUGEM carrier, TF-2000 destroyer, MILDEN Submarin
The Turkish Ministry of Defence has revealed the commencement of works on MUGEM indigenous aircraft carrier, the TF-2000 anti-air warfare (AAW) destroyer, and the MILDEN indigenous submarine.
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Russian Navy commissions new Yasen-M-class nuclear-powered submarine
The Russian Navy has commissioned the newest Yasen-M-class nuclear-powered cruise missile submarine, Arkhangelsk (K-562) to assign to the Northern Fleet.
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MBDA Unveils Exocet SM40 Missile with Enhanced Submarine-Launched Anti-Ship Capabilities
MBDA unveils the Exocet SM40, a cutting-edge addition to its acclaimed Exocet anti-ship missile family, an International naval defense exhibition that opens today in...
China’s JARI USV A Orca Unmanned Vessel with VLS revealed at Zhuhai
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BAE Systems Presents Future of Frigate Warfare with Type 26
At Euronaval 2024, BAE Systems has brought to the forefront the Type 26 Global Combat Ship (GCS), a technological marvel engineered to redefine frigate...
Naval Group to Unveil Blacksword Barracuda New Generation Stealth Submarine
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Italian Navy’s next-gen minehunters revealed by Intermarine and Leonardo
At Euronaval 2024, Intermarine S.p.A., part of the IMMSI Group (IMS.MI), in collaboration with Leonardo S.p.A. (LDO.MI), showcased its Coastal New Generation Minehunters (Cacciamine...
France’s new aircraft carrier design with three catapults unveiled by Naval Group
At Euronaval 2024 in Paris, Naval Group has revealed a pioneering design for France’s next-generation aircraft carrier. Among the standout features of this updated...
Future USS Patrick Gallagher Floats Free as Ship Enters Final Phase of Construction
The future USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127), an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, floated free of the drydock for the first time. Now berthed at...

