Navy

South Korea reviews military options to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

The reports said options under consideration included a maritime patrol aircraft, a logistics support vessel or a mine detection and clearance unit.

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung during the G7 summit, in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 16, 2026.
US President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order that aims to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on August 27, 2026.

Trump declares Iran ‘officially a failed nation,’ says US will respond to strikes on Jordan

An Israeli Navy patrol boat sails off the coast of Haifa, as seen from Haifa beach, May 26, 2026.

Navy rebuilds Gaza coastal defense into 'Iron Wall' after October 7 failures

A Kraken K3 Scout high-performance USV, Autonomous Surface Vehicle is displayed during the Security Equipment International (DSEI) at London Excel on September 09, 2025 in London, England.

UK naval drones sent data to China, raising US, European fears over Chinese components -report


Russia launches missiles in Sea of Japan during drills

The Russian Defense Ministry released footage of the frigate launching the missiles, while it said that "Kalibr and Uran missiles were fired in the Sea of Japan."

 Russian warships leave a port during naval drills, which are staged by the Baltic Fleet forces of the Russian Navy, part of the military exercises Zapad-2021 opened by Russia and Belarus, in the Baltic Sea town of Baltiysk in Kaliningrad Region, Russia September 9, 2021

Fire breaks out on US naval ship off Japan's Okinawa

There have been no reports of injuries, and vessels from Japan's Self-Defense Forces are fighting the fire, NHK said.

A US marine looks on during a guided tour of USS New Orleans, a transport dock ship for Sri Lankan sailors at the harbor in Colombo on July 26, 2016

Did the British Navy scuttle the guns before 1890? Fresh Helgoland find rekindles the mystery

High-res sonar and 3D mapping revealed 12-pounders and carronades from ~1800 over 80×70 m, likely scuttled by the Royal Navy before the 1890 transfer to the German Empire.

German Helgoland in the North Sea.

Russian, Chinese navies to conduct joint patrols in Asia-Pacific, Interfax reports

The two navies held joint drills in the Sea of Japan over August 1-5 that included artillery firing, practicing anti-submarine and air defense missions, and improving joint search and rescue ops.

The Chinese Navy submarine rescue vessel Xihu takes part in joint search and rescue drills with the Russian Navy as part of the exercises "Maritime Interaction-2025", in the Sea of Japan, in this still image taken from video released August 5, 2025

Russian and Chinese navies carry out artillery and anti-submarine drills in Sea of Japan

Russian and Chinese sailors would conduct artillery firing, practise anti-submarine and air defence missions, and improve joint search and rescue operations at sea.

 Permanent group of the Russian Navy in the Mediterranean Sea, 2016

French defense giant Naval Group confirms hack against submarines and frigates

Naval Group, France's largest shipbuilder, confirmed investigation into hacker who gained access to 1TB of sensitive and classified data.

 Hacker stealing data from laptop. Dark face. Blurred background.

North Korea vows to build new navy destroyer by October 2026

"We must develop our naval power more comprehensively and rapidly so that the enemy cannot even think of carrying out aggressive actions in the waters around us," said Kim Jong Un.

Fireworks illuminate the sky during the launching ceremony of a warship that had been damaged upon its first attempt to launch, in Rajin, North Korea, June 12, 2025 in this photo released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency.

Russia sends message to Iran as joint naval drill launched in Caspian Sea

Russia sought to do this naval drill primarily to show it is still interested in joint cooperation with Iran.

Members of the Russian Navy attend the joint Navy exercise of Iran, China and Russia in the Gulf of Oman, Iran, in this handout image obtained on March 12, 2025; illustrative.

Germany accuses China of targeting aircraft with laser over Red Sea

Berlin summons Chinese ambassador after incident involving military surveillance aircraft; Beijing denies accusations.

Beechcraft 350 reconnaissance aircraft.

Deputy head of Russian Navy killed by Ukraine in Kursk area, says Moscow

At least 10 other senior Russian commanders have been killed in action or assassinated by Kyiv since the start of the war.

 A view shows flowers placed in front of a board with a photograph of killed Major General Mikhail Gudkov, in the far eastern city of Vladivostok, Russia, July 3, 2025