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2 July

Republic of Korea navy Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer ROKS Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin (DDH 975) sails during the at-sea phase of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Terrin Hartman)

Hanwha Wins Lead Role in S. Korea’s $5B KDDX Destroyer Program

Hanwha Ocean has emerged as the preferred bidder to construct the lead ship for South Korea's $5 billion Korea Destroyer Next Generation program, ending a two-year procurement dispute over the naval effort.

Jun- 2026 -

30 June

Rojoef Manuel

UK Kicks Off CETUS Extra-Large Submarine Drone Trials

The UK Submarine Delivery Agency has invested $8.8 million to begin trials of the Royal Navy’s CETUS extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicle.

30 June

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Drone Maker Global Mark Unveils Massive Underwater Strike Drone

A Ukrainian company known for its aerial drones and electronic warfare systems is venturing underwater for the first time with the unveiling of a massive autonomous drone designed for high-impact strikes.

30 June

Christine Casimiro

US Navy Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyers Complete Upgrades

Two US Navy Flight IIA Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers have completed major modernization efforts: the USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) and USS James E. Williams (DDG 95).

29 June

Staff Writer With AFP

Poland Signs Contract to Acquire Swedish Submarines

Poland has signed a $4.8-billion contract with Sweden to purchase three Saab submarines intended to strengthen its defense capabilities in the face of a growing Russian threat.

29 June

Pictured: HMS Dauntless as she departs Portsmouth supporting Op HIGHMAST. The UK’s premier naval deployment of 2025 sailed today, led by the nation’s flagship, the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales. HMS Prince of Wales left Portsmouth as she prepares to lead an international task force to the Indo-Pacific on an eight-month mission to demonstrate UK and allied collective resolve and determination to maintain security and freedom from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Between now and December, the Carrier Strike Group will conduct a series of exercises and operations with air, sea and land forces of a dozen allies in the Mediterranean, Middle East, South-east Asia, Japan and Australia. OP HIGHMAST is a multinational deployment to the Indo-Pacific, led by the Royal Navy Flagship HMS Prince of Wales, reaffirming the UK’s commitment to the security of the Mediterranean and Indo-Pacific, while providing an opportunity to promote British trade and industry.

Rojoef Manuel

UK Swaps Type 45 Destroyer Successors for Hybrid Drone Motherships

The UK will replace its Type 45 Daring-class destroyers with six warships designed to operate unmanned aerial, surface, and underwater systems under the government's latest Defense Investment Plan.

29 June

Inder Singh Bisht

Airbus, Kawasaki Explore Japanese Eurodrone Anti-Submarine Variant

Airbus has signed an agreement with Kawasaki to explore the development of a Japanese anti-submarine warfare variant of the U950 Eurodrone.

29 June

Rojoef Manuel

French Navy Accepts Fourth Barracuda Nuclear Submarine From Naval Group

Naval Group has handed over the fourth Barracuda-class nuclear-powered attack submarine to the French Navy as part of an early 2000s program replacing the service’s Rubis-class fleet.

26 June