Naval Platforms

currentdefencenews.com > News > Naval Platforms

September 24, 2025
Admin
Naval Platforms

Ukraine Unveils Drone With 2,000-Km Range

Ukraine has introduced its new family of TOLOKA underwater drones at the Defense Tech Valley 2025 exhibition, underscoring the country’s commitment to expanding indigenous defense technologies. First publicly showcased...

September 22, 2025
Admin
Naval Platforms

South Korea Launches 2nd 8,200-Ton Aegis Ship

Hanwha Aerospace has formally concluded a third procurement agreement with Norway’s Defence Materiel Agency to supply an additional 24 K9 VIDAR self-propelled howitzers, a move that will raise Norway’s...

September 21, 2025
Admin
Naval Platforms

Indonesia to Buy Ex-Italian Carrier for $450M

Indonesia’s Ministry of National Development Planning (BAPPENAS) has approved a financing framework that paves the way for Jakarta to acquire the decommissioned Italian carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, alongside plans...

September 18, 2025
Admin
Naval Platforms

Spain Orders $847M BAM Patrol Ships

Spain has officially authorized the contracting process with Navantia for two state-of-the-art Buques de Acción Marítima (BAM) offshore patrol vessels, marking a new chapter in the modernization of the...

September 17, 2025
Admin
Naval Platforms

Spain’s First F-110 Frigate Launched Early

Navantia has marked a major achievement in Spain’s naval modernization drive with the launch of F-111 Bonifaz, the first of the advanced F-110-class frigates. This event, occurring more than...

September 16, 2025
Admin
Naval Platforms

Terma Wins Major Naval Deal in MEA

Danish defense firm Terma has signed its largest naval agreement in the Middle East and Africa with Albwardy Damen. The contract includes C-Flex Tactical Mission Systems, SCANTER 6002 radars,...

September 15, 2025
Admin
Naval Platforms

Hanwha, Babcock Join Canadian Sub Bid

Hanwha Ocean has named Babcock Canada as its exclusive in-service support partner for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). The move strengthens its bid against TKMS, with Canada planning...

September 14, 2025
Admin
Naval Platforms

$8B Shipyard Planned for Aussie Subs

Australia will invest A$12 billion ($8 billion) to upgrade Perth’s Henderson Defense Precinct in preparation for nuclear submarine construction under the AUKUS pact. The decade-long program supports future Virginia-class...

September 7, 2025
Admin
Naval Platforms

Venezuela Deploys Iranian Missile Boats

Venezuela has reportedly fielded Iranian Peykaap III fast attack craft in its Caribbean waters, sparking regional defense concerns. A video online shows the small, high-speed vessels maneuvering, though independent...

September 5, 2025
Admin
Naval Platforms

South Korean Yards Merge for Defense Push

HD Korea Shipbuilding is merging Hyundai Mipo and Hyundai Heavy Industries into a single shipyard by December 2025. The move aims to boost naval defense contracts, targeting $7.1B revenue...