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


Historic operation: IDF ship cmdr. speaks about attack on Syrian Navy

"We managed to keep the mission a tight secret, even the soldiers didn’t know what mission they were embarking on," Lt.-Col. Tomer said.

 View of the remains of vessels in Syria's Latakia port. December 11, 2024.

Israel strikes weapon and missile depots in Syria - report

Al Mayadeen also claimed strikes had targeted the Syrian port city of Latakia, Hama and Deir el-Zor. 

 View of the explosions seen in Syria. December 15, 2024.

Israel Katz: New Syrian leaders 'pretending' to be moderate, pose danger to Israel

While speaking to the committee of former National Security Council chief Yaakov Nagel, Katz warned of being taken in prematurely by the HTS group.

 Israel Katz attends a replacing ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem on November 10, 2024.

IDF signs NIS 2.8b. deal for five new advanced and faster Navy ships

These ships are 1000 tons lighter than the new Saar 6 ships, and as such are intended to replace the Saar 4.5 ships.

 The Sa'ar 4, or Reshef fast-attack warship recently purchased by Israel's Defense Ministry

Israel’s frenzied reality: When destroying an enemy navy isn’t the top news story - analysis

This astounding military achievement was relegated to a secondary headline. It was just one more story in a news cycle overflowing with drama.

 A bombed hangar after the IDF hit weapons depots near the Mazzeh military airport, outside Damascus, on December 9, 2024

German navy successfully tests Israeli BlueWhale drone sub as Baltic risks escalate

The evaluation was conducted in the Baltic Sea by a 5.5-ton submarine equipped with a telescopic mast with radar and electro-optic systems.

 The autonomous unmanned BlueWhale submarine.

Iran's navy commander reveals new threats, including military, submarine capabilities

In addition to heavy submarines, the Iranian Navy is also developing special logistics drones that can carry equipment and even people.

The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Tennessee returns to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia

‘Dancing mouse’ US WWII warship found years after being sunken by Imperial Japanese Navy

The ship was sunk in 1942 after a fire battle between US forces and the Imperial Japanese Navy.

View of the bow looking east at Ma‘agan Mikhael B shipwreck.

Watch: Israel moves forward on sixth submarine from Germany

Moreover, the IDF said that it marked the start of Germany building the next submarine, the Dakar, which is due to be delivered sometime in the next decade.

 The Israeli Navy unveils the new INS “Drakon” submarine at the German Naval Yards Holdings in Kiel, Germany, November 12, 2024

Russian frigate with hypersonic missiles conducts drills in English Channel, enters Atlantic

Russia started mass supplying its military with Zicron missiles to attempt to boost its nuclear forces.

 Russian warships, including small missile ship Sovetsk, sail along the Neva River during the annual Navy Day parade in Saint Petersburg, Russia July 28, 2024.