Naval Warfare

Read the latest Naval Warfare defence news from our team of expert journalists and analysts, giving you the 'so what' behind the latest headlines.

Defence Notes

What's new in the updated version of the US Marines Force Design 2030

The most recent Force Design 2030 document introduces adjustments in terms of capabilities, doctrine, structure and training focusing on improving readiness.

Naval Warfare

Indonesia commissions next KCR-60M missile boats and constructs new OPVs

Indonesian is building two OPVs, and two additional missile boats were recently commissioned as well.

Naval Warfare

Buy more subs, urges Norwegian Defence Chief

The Norwegian Chief of Defence has recommended the Scandinavian country procure more submarines in a report to the government about the future shape of its armed forces.

Land Warfare

Leonardo launches new turrets for land and naval platforms

At SeaFuture 2023 in La Spezia, Italy, Leonardo launched two new turrets for land and naval applications.

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Naval Warfare

MBDA, Italian Navy detail development of Teseo Mk2/E missile

8th June 2023

The new missile, which incorporates land-attack capabilities, is the latest evolution of the Otomat/Teseo anti-ship weapon family and is set to replace the legacy Mk2/A version in service with the Italian Navy.
Naval Warfare

German and Indian shipbuilders vie for Project 75I submarine contract

8th June 2023

Another twist has occurred in India's tortuous pathway to obtaining six AIP-equipped submarines, as Germany seeks pole position.
Air Warfare

As interest grows in ASW platforms, Leonardo showcases C-27J MPA at SeaFuture 2023

7th June 2023

At SeaFuture 2023 in La Spezia, Leonardo displayed a model of the MPA version of its C-27J Next Generation aircraft.
Naval Warfare

Contenders for Malaysia’s LMS Batch 2 tender emerge at LIMA 2023

6th June 2023

Apart from making progress with its troubled LCS programme, the priority for Malaysia's navy right now is the next three Littoral Mission Ships.
Defence Notes

Updated US Marine Corps Force Design 2030 highlights need for novel capabilities

6th June 2023

The USMC is seeking air-launched swarming munitions as well as multi-domain reconnaissance and C2 systems to boost its frontline force.
Naval Warfare

Italy marks progress on U212 NFS programme, as plans for next-gen submarines emerge

6th June 2023

On 6 June at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard, steel was cut for the Italian Navy's second U212 Near Future Submarine (NFS).
Naval Warfare

Romania quietly joins European Patrol Corvette effort

6th June 2023

Romania has joined the effort to develop a future surface ship under the PESCO European Patrol Corvette (EPC) project.
Naval Warfare

US and UK contract Kratos for Submarine Ballistic Missile Reentry Systems material testing

6th June 2023

The US and UK have contracted Kratos Southern Research Engineering Division (SRE) for thermo-mechanical, high-heat, high-sheer re-entry material testing worth up to almost $47 million.
Naval Warfare

Light frigates set to replace Taiwan’s ageing Knox class

6th June 2023

Taiwan is pursuing an indigenous construction programme of 12 light frigates to replace six Chi Yang-/Knox-class frigates.
Digital Battlespace

Northrop Grumman achieves design milestone for US Pacific missile tracking

5th June 2023

The company's Relay Ground Station-Asia for the US Naval Information Warfare Center, to be stationed in Guam, has passed its preliminary design review.
Digital Battlespace

Progressing an artificial advantage: Battlefield AI and C4ISR support (Sponsored)

5th June 2023

The movement of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies towards the frontline is gathering apace as computing power grows and can be more supportive of military operations.
Naval Warfare

VIDEO: US Navy footage shows 'unsafe' manoeuvres by Chinese ship

5th June 2023

The USN has released footage of a Chinese ship Type-052D destroyer crossing the bow of an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer during a routine transit of the Taiwan Strait.
Naval Warfare

First Royal Navy Type 31 frigate to hit the water this year

2nd June 2023

The first of the Royal Navy’s future Inspiration-class Type 31 frigates, HMS Venturer, is scheduled to hit the water this year.
Training

Updated: Elbit departs Project Selborne submarine training, Metaverse VR steps in

2nd June 2023

Metaverse VR has been chosen to transform submarine training for the Royal Navy as part of Project Selborne.
Digital Battlespace

L3Harris, Amazon team up to advance battlespace networking

1st June 2023

L3Harris Technologies has announced an agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to demonstrate networking and sensor fusion capabilities across a distributed battlespace. The two companies …
Naval Warfare

Poland finds space for submarines on its defence shopping list

1st June 2023

Poland will kick off proceedings for the purchase of new submarines later this year under Warsaw’s Orka project, the country’s Defence Minister has confirmed.
Naval Warfare

Chile sails ahead with construction of new naval transport vessel

1st June 2023

Chile's ASMAR shipyard has achieved a milestone in the construction of the first of four transport and support vessels for the country's navy.
Naval Warfare

Malaysia reboots plans for troubled LCS programme

1st June 2023

Malaysia believes it has already gone too far with its troubled LCS programme to back away from it now.
Naval Warfare

Italian Parliament greenlights third U212NFS submarine

31st May 2023

Italy's Parliament has approved the construction of the third boat under Rome's U212NFS (Near Future Submarine) programme.