Ukraine sinking them faster than Russia can build them
The Russian navy missile corvette Tsyklon entered service with the Black Sea Fleet in July 2023, three years after launching at Zalyv Shipbuilding Yard...
China Builds World’s First Dedicated Drone Carrier
China has built the world's first dedicated drone carrier. The ship has not been reported however and many of the circumstances surrounding it remain...
HMAS Huon to decommission
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) will decommission the Minehunter Coastal (MHC), HMAS Huon, on 30 May 2024. Huon was commissioned into the RAN on 15 May...
US Navy shipbuilders: technology dawdlers
One reason the U.S. Navy is behind on its shipbuilding goals is that it’s been slow to embrace the kinds of digital-design tools that...
Advanced warfare system for UK ships
The Royal Navy has officially endorsed its advanced electronic warfare system, the Maritime Electronic Warfare System Integrated Capability (MEWSIC), following positive feedback from its...
Big robotic sub goes to sea
DARPA has finally unveiled more of its mysterious Manta Ray robotic sub, with impressive new images of the prototype Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (UUV) undergoing...
Fujian goes to sea
On 1 May China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, set out for maiden sea trials. The 80,000 tonne ship left Shanghai Jiangnan Shipyard at...
CN warns Chinese navy chief on safety
The chief of navy has used a rare face-to-face meeting with his counterpart in China to warn against continuing unsafe behaviour by the People's...
Snapshot of RN and RFA ships
In this snapshot of the Royal Navy and RFA’s current fleet status, UK Defence Journal looks at the status of individual ships and what...
Uncrewed: the future of undersea war
Manned submarines could become a thing of the past as undersea warfare hots up and technological developments allow drones to take over, Forces Net...