Russia's Navy Commander-in-Chief announces the upcoming addition of a new ocean-going surface ship with a 9,500-ton displacement, twice that of Project 22350 frigates, designed for extended sea endurance.
Russia reports liberating two Ukrainian communities, over 500 casualties inflicted on Ukrainian troops, and destruction of three armored vehicles. Meanwhile, Iran considers responses to a sailor's killing, and the US acknowledges over 600 service members injured since February in the Iran operation.
Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Alexander Moiseyev alleges Ukraine's uncrewed surface vessels have exclusively targeted civilian, mostly third-country-flagged ships in 2025-2026, labeling it 'international terrorism'.
Japan's defence ministry reported a Chinese People's Liberation Army vessel conducted a live-fire drill within Japan's claimed Exclusive Economic Zone near Okinotori Island, alongside a Russian navy ship. China's foreign ministry firmly refuted these claims as "groundless."
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.
Russian Navy special forces units have received strike FPV drones, according to Izvestia. Exercises involving these drones are underway in units focused on countering underwater sabotage forces and assets. An expert noted FPV drones are more effective than machine guns for targeting uncrewed surface vessels.
Russian Navy Academy specialists have patented an unmanned boat designed for rescuing personnel and towing small objects. The vessel can transfer life support equipment, pick up individuals from the water, and tow surface objects during rescue operations.
Moscow steps up maritime presence in North Sea after UK threats to seize shadow fleet oil tankersBritain’s Royal Navy tracked and followed a Russian frigate every day last month as it sailed from the Atlantic to the North Sea as Moscow steps up its maritime presence after UK threats to seize shadow fleet oil tankers.The Russian navy’s Admiral Grigorovich escorted six Russia-linked vessels during April, including at least three under economic sanction passing east through the Dover strait, while being watched continuously by four UK ships and helicopters. Continue reading...
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that the minesweeper Commander Captain 3rd Rank Vitaly Kabanov performed the ritual of the first raising of the St. Andrew's flag
