Breaking Defense – As South Korea’s political structure totters in the wake of former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s removal, China is said to have built a large structure in a disputed areaof the Yellow Sea.
U.S. Army Validates Maritime Transport Of Typhon Missile System
Naval News – The loading of what the U.S. Army described as a “credible, land-based maritime strike capability” onto a vessel for the first time is a crucial step for the Typhon Missile System’s future deployment in coastal and amphibious operations across the Indo-Pacific.
Shadow fleet showdown: NATO responds to grey zone threats in the Baltic
Navy Lookout – In this article, we consider the growing challenges for NATO in countering a series of attacks on pipelines and cables in the Baltic Sea and the dangers posed by merchant ships of the Russian ‘shadow fleet’.
NATO to boost Baltic presence, send warships to guard undersea cables
Defense News – After NATO announced last month that it would beef up its naval presence in the Baltic Sea, Finnish media reported that the military alliance is expected to deploy up to 10 warships to protect undersea cables in the area against possible sabotage.
Fleet Air Arm centenary: looking ahead to the next 100 years
Navy Lookout – In this guest article, Stuart Dee and Charlotte Kleberg summarise the challenges ahead for Royal Navy aviation.
China Suddenly Building Fleet Of Special Barges Suitable For Taiwan Landings
Naval News – China is building at least five new special purpose barges which appear tailor made for amphibious assault. The barges may provide the PRC (People’s Republic of China) with a unique way to offload large numbers of tanks directly onto Taiwanese roads.
Ohio Class Guided Missile Submarine Deployed Underwater Drones On Award Winning Secret Missions
The War Zone – USS Michigan’s operations included three separate missions vital to national security and ones that involved special operations forces.
U.S. Navy Still Wants To Operate Out Of This Norwegian Submarine Cave, But A Deal Remains Elusive
The War Zone – Sold after the Cold War, the U.S. Navy remains interested in once again using the Olavsvern complex as a hub for Arctic operations.
Shipping on Northern Sea Route lags far behind plans
The Barents Observer – Putin has expressed great ambitions for the Northern Sea Route, but his plans are far from materialization.
Why Greenland Is Of Growing Strategic Significance
The War Zone – Donald Trump seems more insistent than ever on controlling Greenland, but regardless of his controversial intentions, the island is of real strategic importance.
Stealthy AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles To Arm F-15EX, F-15E
The War Zone – Arming the F-15E and EX with AGM-158Cs will give the Air Force a major boost in its ability to target enemy ships over long distances.
Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailors vote to end pay dispute after significantly improved salary offer
Navy Lookout – RFA members of the RMT Union have voted to end the long-running dispute over pay after finally being awarded a significant increase that reflects the decline in salaries over many years.
Asia-Pacific nations boost amphibious naval fleets to repel China
Defense News – Navies across the Asia-Pacific region are boosting amphibious capabilities in an effort to protect their complex coastlines, as China continues its flex its military muscle in the region.
Poland Orders New Ratownik Submarine Rescue And Seabed Warfare Vessel
Naval News – On December 27, at the Naval Academy in Gdynia, representatives of the Polish Armament Agency and the industrial consortium signed a contract for the construction and delivery of the rescue ship for the Polish Navy. In terms of displacement, it will be one of the largest ships operating in the Baltic.
Cost Of Navy’s Newest Arleigh Burke Destroyers Is Ballooning
The War Zone – A wide array of chronic cost overruns and industrial capacity factors could torpedo the Navy’s goal of fielding a 390-ship force by 2054.
Proteus uncrewed helicopter unveiled ahead of flight testing later this year
Navy Lookout – Leonardo UK has revealed more about the Proteus technology demonstrator aircraft, developed for the Royal Navy which will undergo flight testing in mid-2025.
Programme EUSTON – floating dry docks for Royal Navy submarines
Navy Lookout – In this primer, we look at the plan to acquire floating dry docks for Royal Navy nuclear submarine maintenance at Faslane.
Upgraded nuclear missile sub conducts tests in icy waters
The Barents Observer – While Russia is midway into its nuclear submarine modernisation program with the new 4th generation ballistic missile carriers of the Borei-class, priority is also given to keep afloat the Soviet-era Delta-IV class vessels deployed with the Northern Fleet.
UK to Lead Joint Expeditionary Force, NATO Effort to Track Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’
USNI News – The United Kingdom is leading a Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) and NATO effort to track Russian “Shadow Fleet” vessels in Northern European waters, in real time, to protect critical undersea infrastructure, the United Kingdom’s defense minister announced Monday.
Can Europe Fight for Taiwan?
War on the Rocks – Should a war erupt with China over Taiwan, many observers seem to think that Europe would be largely irrelevant as far as the actual fighting is concerned. Those who share this opinion typically point to Europe’s reluctance to confront China or a lack of meaningful military capabilities to bring to the table. Or they prefer Europe simply mind its knitting and focus on the Russian threat, which is much closer to home, and would free up the United States to concentrate on China…We have a different perspective.
French Navy’s 2025 Budget: What To Expect ?
Naval News – Every October, budget for the French Armed Forces is updated and voted depending on the needs, the international context and the national budget situation. However, following a vote of no-confidence for the preceding government, there is now a lot of uncertainty regarding what the French military (and its navy) may expect for 2025 and beyond.
Ukraine Claims Its Drone Boats Are Now Launching Kamikaze FPV Drones At Russian Shore Targets
The War Zone – Ukraine has claimed that it’s successfully used uncrewed surface vessels (USV), better known as drone boats, to launch aerial drones against Russian targets for the first time. According to Ukrainian authorities, the first-person view (FPV) drones were employed in combat during strikes on Russian ground-based air defense systems.
Northern Fleet gives priority to faraway voyages
The Barents Observer – A key part of combat training for the Russian navy’s new frigates in 2025 will be long-distance sailings. In Severomorsk, the Admiral Gorshkov was welcomed home after a voyage that lasted 226 days.
Murder Hornet Nickname For F/A-18s Equipped With Nine Air-To-Air Missiles Now Official
The War Zone – The U.S. Navy is now officially using “Murder Hornet” to refer to F/A-18E/F fighters armed with five AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and four AIM-9X Sidewinders. The air-to-air ordnance configuration for the Super Hornet made its combat debut last year in operations over and around the Red Sea and was enabled by a crash program to allow F/A-18E/Fs to carry more AIM-9Xs.
Russian Navy: New Ships Milestones In December 2024
Naval News – As almost every year, December 2024 brought interesting news about the Russian Navy. In keeping with “good Soviet tradition,” by the end of each year Russian shipyards sought to complete important stages of new shipbuilding. 2024, despite the devastating Russian war in Ukraine, was an interesting and fruitful year for the Kremlin’s naval forces in this regard.
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