Challenges surfacing with uncrewed vessels
By Jennifer Parker*
There’s a growing trend for naval forces to acquire uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) because of the potential advantages they offer, such as...
Chinese looting ship arrested
A Chinese-registered vessel has been detained in Malaysia, on suspicion of looting the wreckage of Second World War-era British warships in the South China...
Solution for keeping up with China
It’s a growing problem that has United States naval commanders scratching their heads: How to keep up with China’s ever-expanding fleet of warships, CNN...
US looking at magnet technology
The Pentagon’s advanced science division is taking a new look at a technology that promises to revolutionize how warships travel and fight in the...
Abu Dhabi unveils new corvette design
Emirati firm Abu Dhabi Ship Building today unveiled the design of its 92-meter corvette, making it the longest vessel designed in the United Arab...
When is a corvette not a corvette?
By Jennifer Parker*
The defence strategic review highlighted the need for the Royal Australian Navy to have two levels of surface combatants to provide ‘increased...
$3bn contract for anti-sub ships
The Pentagon awarded Austal USA a contract to build the lead ship in what’s envisioned as the first of seven next-generation oceanic surveillance ships —...
Iran’s new ship-launched missile
Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the IRGC Naval Forces gave an interview to the Iranian press in which he discussed the recent delivery...
Korea goes for electric destroyers
By Ko Dong-hwan*
The Republic of Korea Navy is set to possess the country's first electric-powered attack ship, a key asset for the national maritime...
RN heading for uncrewed aircraft
At the First Sea Lord’s Sea Power Conference, Admiral Sir Ben Key presented his compelling vision for the future of the Royal Navy, UK...