Russia is lining up the creation of a string of bases and observation posts in the Arctic region over the next two years, while procurement programmes add additional patrol boats to its northern maritime forces.
Particular attention will be given to the strengthening of maritime security of the ports of Murmansk, Dudinka, Sabetta, Chukotka and others. All of these ports are located along the Northeast Passage, an ocean shipping route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, traversing the Arctic following the Russian and Norwegian coasts.
The route is considered a potential alternative to the Suez and Panama Canals for the
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At DSEI 2025, Red Cat outlines its expansion from UAVs into uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), positioning itself as a multi-domain defence provider spanning land, sea, and air.
The vessels are expected to deliver a major boost to Australia’s undersea warfare capabilities, with production set to start immediately.
Acquired under Canada’s Department of National Defence ISTAR UAS project, the drones will be deployed from the Halifax-class frigates.
The US Navy published a pre-solicitation notice of intent for the third phase of the F-35 Reprogramming Verification & Validation System. Meanwhile, with a five-year delay in its schedule, GAO foresees more postponements in the completion of the Block 4 effort.
Cutters Earl Cunningham and Storis have been monitoring five Beijing research vessels navigating in the North Pole.
The multi-award contract will support the scheduled repair and maintenance of nuclear-powered attack submarines at the US Navy’s primary public shipyards.
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