The 1919 scuttling of the German High Seas Fleet in Scapa Flow, Orkney, led to a unique source of pre-nuclear steel, now crucial for radiation-sensitive equipment in space exploration and medical imaging due to its low-background radiation.
Zhao, a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, was absent from a high-level Communist Party study session on AI chaired by President Xi Jinping, and his profile was removed from the academy's online museum.
Japanese official Koizumi will embark on a three-day trip to Australia and India to discuss defense cooperation and potential equipment exports.
Ukraine's successful operation against Novorossiysk targeted Russian warships and grain export terminals, killing 3 (including an 8-year-old) and injuring 24. The attack may disrupt global food supplies, with Russia warning of grain export redirection and accusing Ukraine of provoking chaos in the global food market.
Record-low water levels in the Danube River have exposed the wrecks of Nazi-era warships sunk in 1944, revealing a wartime graveyard and posing challenges for modern shipping.
China's most advanced laser weapon is deployed on a Type 071 amphibious landing ship in the South China Sea, enhancing near-shore anti-drone capabilities for potential conflicts in disputed waters.
The Royal Navy warns of rising Russian naval activity near UK waters after spending 21 days in July monitoring Russian warships escorting shadow fleet oil tankers.
Record-low water levels in the Danube due to severe drought have exposed dozens of WWII Nazi warships near Serbia and Romania, alongside other wartime ordnance across Europe, while fueling a broader climate and energy crisis.
Japan successfully conducts a trial for its indigenous long-range stand-off missile, bringing it closer to deploying variants across land, sea, and air, significantly enhancing its military capabilities against potential threats.
Rheinmetall trimmed its 2026 sales guidance by 300 million euros after a cancelled German warship project, despite posting strong 39% sales growth and a 74% profit increase in the first half of the year.
Extreme drought and heatwaves have caused water levels on the Danube River to plummet, revealing dozens of scuttled World War II Nazi battleships near Prahovo, Serbia, while disrupting shipping and power generation.
Europe confronts an existential challenge: how to defend itself against Russia with diminishing US support. This realization is accelerating defense budget increases and prompting discussions around 'Nato 3.0' and the potential for European-led security initiatives like 'coalitions of the willing'.
Iran's senior advisor warns US warships will be targeted if they enforce a new route in Hormuz; Trump expects talks, Iran denies; cargo vessel hit by unknown projectile near Oman.
A Chinese destroyer was reportedly observed by a commercial drone 105km northwest of Luzon, Philippines. The incident highlights the use of relatively inexpensive commercial platforms for surveillance, with the drone's commissioning entity and mission remaining undisclosed.
Record low water levels in the Danube River, caused by a major heatwave and prolonged drought, have revealed several sunken WWII-era Nazi warships near Prahovo, Serbia. The drought has also impacted river transport, threatened Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant, and led to other discoveries.
Record low water levels in the Danube River, caused by a European heatwave and drought, have exposed a sunken Nazi warship in Serbia and disrupted tourism and industry. Hungary and Romania face an energy crisis as nuclear power plants reduce output due to insufficient cooling water, increasing reliance on electricity imports.
Europe's heatwave has lowered Danube River levels near Prahovo, Serbia, exposing dozens of German WWII warships sunk by retreating Nazi forces in 1944. An EU-backed project is underway to remove 21 of the most dangerous wrecks, affecting navigation.
India commissions domestically built stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri and submarine hunter INS Malvan, showcasing efforts to scale up its naval fleet and reduce foreign dependence.
Swedish owners of the Viking longship replica Glad av Gillberga, featured in the Hollywood film "The Odyssey," claim Universal failed to pay a $6,000 bill for repairs after the vessel was allegedly returned damaged, despite a prior agreement.
Officials from a U.S. House Appropriations subcommittee visited Hanwha Ocean and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyards in South Korea to inspect warship building capabilities. This follows a U.S.-S. Korea summit agreement and a recent change in U.S. legislation potentially easing a ban on foreign military vessel construction.
A Russian warship, the Neustrashimy, conducted a rare 30-minute live-fire exercise in international waters 45 miles south of Plymouth, UK, on Monday. The drill, which required a British warship to reposition, occurred amid heightened maritime tensions and follows the seizure of a Russia-linked oil tanker last month.
Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that all actions by Russian warships are carried out in strict compliance with international law, dismissing claims that recent exercises near the British coast were a "hint" in the context of the new British prime minister's inauguration.
A clash near the disputed Second Thomas Shoal involved a Chinese coastguard vessel and two Philippine Navy dinghies. China accused Philippine servicemen of using tools to attack its officers, summoned the Philippine ambassador, and stated its actions were 'reasonable and lawful' while condemning Philippine 'false accusations'.
A Russian frigate, Neustrashimy, conducted a 30-minute live-fire artillery exercise in international waters off Plymouth, monitored by a Royal Navy ship and a French military aircraft. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the exercise, stating the Royal Navy tracked the vessel closely to protect UK national security.
