State-owned company PT PAL Indonesia presented the prototype of the autonomous submarine KSOT (Kapal Selam Otonom) for the first time during the 80th anniversary parade of the Indonesian Armed Forces in Jakarta.
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Belgium and the Netherlands donate 7 minehunter ships to Bulgaria for indirect support to Ukraine
Belgium and the Netherlands will transfer seven Tripartite-class minehunter ships to Bulgaria free of charge, in an agreement that also provides indirect support to Ukraine.
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Russia releases video of the naval air defense system “Pantsir-ME”
The Russian arms manufacturer Rostec has released a video showcasing the operation of the “Pantsir-ME” naval anti-aircraft missile and artillery system, developed by the High-Precision Complexes group and already integrated into Russian Navy vessels.
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Russia releases video of artillery fire from the missile ship Veliky Ustyug in the Caspian Sea
On Wednesday (3), the Russian Ministry of Defense released a video showing the small missile ship Veliky Ustyug from the Caspian flotilla firing artillery during combat exercises.
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NATO Exercise in Portugal Tests Finnish Reconnaissance Balloon
The Finnish reconnaissance balloon Kelluu was used in the REPMUS 2025 exercise, conducted by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Portugal, aimed at testing autonomous maritime systems in real-world conditions.
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Australia buys 11 Japanese frigates to strengthen defense and expand naval fleet by 2030
Australia has announced the purchase of eleven Mogami-class frigates, of Japanese origin, as part of the modernization of its naval fleet.
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Japan’s Navy Successfully Tests Futuristic Weapon at Sea
New images reveal Japan’s progress in developing an electromagnetic railgun mounted on the test ship JS Asuka, with the first live-fire trials at sea expected later this month.
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Latvia Unveils “Fog” Naval Attack Drone with a Range of up to 900 km
Drone Summit 2025 highlights advances in naval automation with the debut of Fog, Latvia’s unmanned surface attack vehicle
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New Chinese technology reduces submarine noise and hinders sonar detection
Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China have developed a new vibration isolation technology that could significantly enhance submarine stealth.
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Inside the P-8A Poseidon: The U.S. Navy’s Main Weapon Against Submarines
The U.S. Fleet Forces Command (@USFleetForces) recently shared a video offering an inside look at the vital role the P-8A Poseidon aircraft plays in defending the interests of the United States, its allies, and partners.
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Netherlands Invests $2.19 Billion in Tomahawk Missiles to Strengthen Naval Defense
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) of the U.S. Department of Defense officially notified the U.S. Congress on April 25 about the planned sale of RTX (Raytheon) Tomahawk cruise missiles to the Netherlands.
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Video: Turkey Conducts First Tests of the New GÖKSUR Naval Air Defense System
The Turkish company Aselsan has announced that it has successfully conducted the first naval tests of the new short-range naval air defense system GÖKSUR. The tests took place on February 16 off the coast of Sinop, with the participation of the Turkish Navy.
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