A Chinese missile destroyer fired live rounds in Japan's EEZ for the first time during a drill on Sunday, prompting Tokyo's concern. This preceded a clash between Chinese and Philippine sailors in the South China Sea, escalating regional tensions.
Japan's defence ministry detected two Chinese missile destroyers and a supply ship with a Russian frigate near Okinotori Island. One Chinese destroyer later conducted an exercise within Japan’s claimed EEZ, notifying surrounding ships, raising concerns over maritime claims.
Iran's Armed Forces have reportedly launched cruise missile strikes targeting US vessels, including a destroyer, stationed off the coast of Bahrain. State television cited an Iranian military representative, but no information on potential damage to the US warships was immediately available.
A pesar de las amenazas de Donald Trump, España y EE.UU. ultiman la llegada del sexto destructor a la base de Rota, reforzando el escudo antimisiles de la OTAN en el flanco sur. La operación consolida a Rota como nodo estratégico.
A report in Naval & Merchant Ships detailed fires, electrical failures, and propulsion issues on advanced US warships, citing excessive deployments, tech overreliance, and inadequate shipyard support as critical vulnerabilities.
Two Chinese People's Liberation Army warships, the Nanning and Hengyang, departed Hong Kong on Monday after a five-day visit. The port call concluded with a ceremony attended by Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki, who highlighted the visit's role in showcasing defense achievements and fostering patriotism.
Kim Jong-un a supervisé un test d'armement du destroyer Kang Kon, équipé de missiles de croisière et de systèmes de guerre électronique. Le navire, qui s'était partiellement renversé l'an dernier, doit être mis en service d'ici deux mois. Parallèlement, Xi Jinping a adressé une lettre à Kim Jong-un.
Two Chinese navy vessels, the destroyer Nanning and frigate Hengyang, arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday to mark the 29th anniversary of the city's return to Chinese sovereignty. The port call is part of the celebrations for July 1.
Hanwha Ocean has been chosen as the preferred bidder for South Korea's next-generation destroyer project, valued at 7.8 trillion won ($5.1 billion). The company beat HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to secure the KDDX program, which will build six advanced Aegis destroyers.
North Korea commissions Choe Hyon, a new 5,000-ton destroyer, with Kim Jong-un expecting a significant boost in naval combat capabilities to 'admirable beyond imagination' levels, amid plans for further naval expansion
North Korea has commissioned a new 5,000-ton destroyer, the Choe Hyon, with leader Kim Jong-un stating it will significantly bolster the Navy's combat capabilities and nuclear deterrent. Kim announced plans for further naval buildup, including annual construction of large surface combatants.
China demonstrated strategic restraint during the US-Israeli war against Iran, leveraging its position as Iran's largest oil customer and financial lifeline. Beijing's quiet diplomacy, including numerous calls by Foreign Minister Wang Yi and a regional shuttle mission by special envoy Zhai Jun, urged flexibility and paved the way for a 14-point memorandum of understanding.
Polícia de Goiás cumpriu mandados em Campo Grande, apreendendo mercadorias estrangeiras ilegais, celulares, documentos, veículos (incluindo um Porsche) e munições. Três pessoas foram presas em flagrante por receptação, associação criminosa e posse de munição. Investigações continuam para apurar ligação com tráfico de drogas.
Japan and Indonesia are advancing defense cooperation, with discussions focusing on the transfer of decommissioned Asagiri-class destroyers from Japan to Indonesia. This move aims to enhance Indonesia's subsurface awareness and contribute to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
Hanwha Ocean Co. is the expected winner for South Korea's 7.8 trillion won (US$5.1 billion) next-generation Navy destroyer project, likely beating rival HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. The project aims to build six 6,000-ton Aegis destroyers.
South Korea's KDDX next-generation destroyer project's detailed design and lead ship construction contract has reportedly been awarded to Hanwha Ocean, narrowly beating HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. A security penalty against HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for military secrets leakage was a key factor.
Kuzey Kore, 10 bin tonluk yeni bir destroyer inşa etmeyi planladığını duyurdu. Lider Kim Jong Un, deniz kuvvetlerine yeni savaş gemilerinin hızla konuşlandırılması talimatını verdi. Bu, Şi Cinping'in Pyongyang ziyareti öncesinde geldi.
Kuzey Kore Lideri Kim Jong-un, nükleer caydırıcılık için güçlü donanma oluşturmayı savunma politikasının temel hedeflerinden biri olarak belirledi.
Iran's state media reported its navy targeted a US military vessel in the Gulf of Oman, citing recent US actions against Iranian commercial vessels. The US Central Command denied the claim, stating its assets operate unimpeded.
The US Navy allocates $1.85 billion to study outsourcing frigate and destroyer design/construction, considering Japan's Mogami-class and South Korea's Daegu-class frigates, amid domestic production challenges highlighted by the cancelled Constellation-class program.
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration has approved the purchase of US-made SM-6 long-range surface-to-air missiles for its Aegis destroyers. The plan aims to enhance fleet defense capabilities and missile defense against North Korea.
Global events include rising death tolls in Lebanon from Israeli attacks, drone strikes on Moscow, US-Iran tensions over nuclear facilities and Hormuz, and a WHO public health emergency over Ebola in Africa. Russia reports military gains and downs numerous Ukrainian drones.
A 4,400-ton South Korean destroyer, the ROKS Wang Geon, departed Busan on Friday for a six-month anti-piracy mission off the Somali coast as part of the Cheonghae unit. The deployment comes amid speculation of potential expansion to the Strait of Hormuz.
Britain to contribute military assets to a multinational mission in the Strait of Hormuz to secure navigation, amid tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran, with £115M funding for drones and counter-drone systems.
