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.

Naval Warfare

Textron nets contract to develop mine countermeasure system that doesn't need towing

Removing the need to tow an array would allow mine countermeasure USVs to access previously hard-to-reach areas.

Naval Warfare

Japan commissions its second Taigei-class submarine

Japan has inducted its second Taigei-class submarine, amidst plans to boost counterstrike capabilities with new, longer-range missiles.

Naval Warfare

Argentina turns to local industry in naval modernisation push

Local companies will build a new landing ship and floating dock, modernise in-service corvettes and develop a naval surveillance radar.

Air Warfare

Singapore at-sea deployment of F-35Bs can overcome airfield dependency

Singapore could potentially deploy F-35Bs from its Joint Multi-Mission Ship to overcome airfield dependency and improve air defence as part of its apparent new security strategy.

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Naval Warfare

Malta takes delivery of new flagship

24th March 2023

At a ceremony in Valetta, Italy's Cantiere Navale Vittoria delivered the new flagship of the Maltese armed forces.
Naval Warfare

Second Brazilian Riachuelo-class submarine conducts pre-service testing

23rd March 2023

The second of four PROSUB conventional attack submarines has completed diving trials ahead of service entry with the Brazilian Navy later this year.
Naval Warfare

The US Navy's 2024 budget request in five charts

22nd March 2023

In early March, the Biden administration submitted a proposal to Congress that would see the US DoD funded to the tune of $842 billion, around a quarter of which will go to the US Navy.
Naval Warfare

Are Australia’s SSN ambitions ‘sub-optimal’? (Opinion)

20th March 2023

Some describe Australia's SSN plans as marking the country's coming of age, but there are still too many questions whether it will work out the way planners imagine.
Digital Battlespace

Northrop Grumman details bid for US Navy TACAMO aircraft replacement

17th March 2023

The company believes its role as prime contractor on the E-2 Hawkeye puts it in a strong position for the programme to replace the USN's Boeing E-6 Mercury fleet.
Defence Notes

What's the deal with defence procurement? (podcast)

17th March 2023

This week on the Shephard Defence Podcast, senior naval reporter Harry Lye and military training & simulation reporter Norbert Neumann chat with Professor John Louth.
Naval Warfare

South Korea approves naval minesweeper programme

17th March 2023

A new class of minesweeper has been approved for the ROK Navy, while another Daegu-class frigate has been commissioned.
Naval Warfare

Netherlands donating two minehunters to Ukraine

16th March 2023

The Netherlands will also supply Kyiv with drone detection radars and M3 bridge and ferrying systems to enable rapid river crossing.
Naval Warfare

Thales teams up for Australian naval sustainment

15th March 2023

Thales Australia will partner with USN contractor Orbis Sibro on fleet sustainment operations for the Royal Australian Navy in Sydney.
Defence Notes

UK and France target 2030 for future cruise missile, seek commonality on future fighter weapons

15th March 2023

The UK and France aim to deliver a new cruise missile in 2030 as part of the MBDA-led Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW) project.
Air Warfare

Norway chooses MH-60R Seahawk as NH90 replacement

14th March 2023

Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawks could conduct anti-surface warfare and search and rescue operations alongside UAVs such as the Skeldar V-200 for Norway.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Royal Navy selects Animal Dynamics parafoil UAV for second phase of Heavy Lift challenge

14th March 2023

With a payload capacity of 135kg, the Stork STM can fly up to 400km using a parafoil wing to generate lift.
Naval Warfare

TMKS seeks to leverage Wismar shipyard for F127 bid

14th March 2023

German shipbuilder TKMS plans to leverage its new Wismar shipyard for its proposal for the F127 anti-air warfare frigates for the German Navy, using the proven MEKO family design.
Naval Warfare

Australia’s pathway to AUKUS submarines is attended by risk

14th March 2023

Australia's journey towards obtaining nuclear-powered attack submarines is fraught with financial, technical and political risk.
Naval Warfare

Political shifts and threat developments drive Sweden to look for larger ships

13th March 2023

Due to political and technological threat developments, Sweden is seeking larger ships with different capabilities. Saab may build the hulls abroad, but nonetheless, fitting out and integration will still occur in Sweden.
Training

Royal Navy destroyer tests French aircraft carrier’s defences

11th March 2023

The exercise was the first significant involvement for HMS Duncan since a major refit, allowing its crew to put training into practice in a realistic scenario.
Naval Warfare

Naval Group eyes Gowind opportunities and hopes to close Romania deal

10th March 2023

The Gowind-class corvette has seen success on the export market, and Naval Group is hoping for more deals.
Defence Notes

China's multi-domain warfare concept could outpace US JADC2, warns ex-general

9th March 2023

China's Multi-Domain Precision Warfare project is aiming to disrupt US networks, and could outpace the Joint All-Domain Command and Control initiative. A retired US Army general explains what the Pentagon is doing about it.
Air Warfare

Guyana Defence Force looks to modernise air and naval fleets

9th March 2023

Guyana is set to replace an 'unserviceable' patrol vessel and is eyeing acquisition of new light transport aircraft.