China claims new anti-sub technology
Could China’s new magnetic wake detection technology mark the end of stealth submarine warfare? Reports on recent Chinese research suggests it might, the Eurasian...
Iran’s new dedicated drone carrier
By Tom Sharpe*
Earlier this month, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) gained an interesting new addition – the Shahid Bagheri, described as “the world’s first...
Indonesia needs better sea and air defence
By Karl Gading Sayudha*
Indonesia isn’t doing enough in acquiring advanced naval and air systems. Too much money and focus are still being spent on...
European navies maintain Asian presence
By Emma Salisbury*
The European continent is consumed with local geopolitical problems, with Ukraine fighting an existential war for its future and Russia’s aggression knowing...
New UK submarine support hub
The Submarine Availability Support Hub is the latest in a string of government investments in submarine warfare, Shephard Media reports.
The UK Government, one of...
US carrier collides with merchant vessel
Details are still emerging, but the U.S. Navy supercarrier USS Harry S. Truman has collided with a merchant vessel identified as the Besiktas-M in...
NZ-led combined task force 150 in ME drug bust
On 11 February it was reported that the New Zealand-led naval Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150) in the Middle East has made its...
Russian northern fleet struggling
As the war against Ukraine occupies much of Russia's land power, the navy is increasingly struggling with resources, the Norwegian Intelligence Service (NIS) states...
No substitute for big ships
By Jennifer Parker*
Attack missile boats are no substitutes for the Royal Australian Navy’s major warships, contrary to the contention of a 4 February 2025...
Weapons for merchant ship platforms
By Colonel T. X. Hammes and Captain R. Robinson Harris*
In the past half decade, innovators have heeded calls to increase the Navy’s ship...