Russian Ministry of Defense claims Geran-4 drones struck a cargo ship, a ferry and other vessels used in maritime activities; the information has not yet been independently verified
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Philippines confirms purchase of five Abukuma-class warships from Japan
The Philippines has confirmed an agreement with Japan to acquire five Abukuma-class destroyer escorts, vessels that will be retired from service by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force over the coming years.
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NATO monitors Russian “spy ship” during new surveillance activity in the Baltic Sea
NATO said that ships operating in the Baltic Sea were closely followed by Russian military aircraft and by a Russian reconnaissance vessel during recent activities in the region.
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Swedish Coast Guard arms ships with KSP 58 machine guns amid growing Baltic Sea threats
The Swedish Coast Guard has launched a new phase in strengthening its fleet by equipping vessels with KSP 58 machine guns in response to the worsening security environment in the Baltic Sea.
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U.S. Army tests swarm of autonomous boats during exercise in the Philippines
The United States Army used a swarm of autonomous vessels during Exercise Salaknib 2026, held in the Philippines, to demonstrate new maritime surveillance and protection capabilities
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US builds structure in Australia for nuclear submarine operations
The decision, announced on June 10, 2026, is part of preparations for the creation of the Submarine Rotational Force-West (SRF-West), a structure that will allow the rotation of nuclear-powered attack submarines from the United States and the United Kingdom from Australian territory.
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LITENING system updated for a new type of air warfare
A rapidly developed software update may have changed the role of one of military aviation’s most well-known targeting systems.
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U.S. launches strikes against Iranian targets after Apache helicopter crash in the Strait of Hormuz
The United States launched strikes against Iranian military targets on Tuesday, June 9, after President Donald Trump accused Iran of shooting down a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter during a patrol in the Strait of Hormuz region.
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The United Kingdom prepares ship with naval drones to operate in the Strait of Hormuz
A Royal Fleet Auxiliary support ship has been loaded with unmanned vessels, underwater sensors, and autonomous sonar equipment to serve as a mothership platform in mine-hunting operations.
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Russia commissions new Burya missile ship into Baltic Fleet
The Russian Navy has officially commissioned the small missile ship Burya, of Project 22800 Karakurt, during a solemn ceremony held in Baltiysk, Russia’s main naval base on the Baltic Sea.
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United Kingdom leads a maritime force in Northern Europe to contain Russian advance
The United Kingdom has announced the creation of a new multinational maritime force focused on defending Northwestern Europe and the High North.
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Dutch minehunter Schiedam returns after NATO mission in the Baltic Sea
The minehunter Zr.Ms. Schiedam returned to the naval base in Den Helder after taking part, since January, in NATO operations focused on maritime security and the protection of undersea infrastructure in northern Europe.
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