Naval News

On November 28, 2024, the Japanese shipbuilder Naikai Zosen launched the first landing support vessels (LSV) on order for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF). https://lnkd.in/dufsQTut

On November 22, 2024, the US Navy's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington arrived at Yokosuka Naval Base in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, and hosted a media tour onboard. Story by 稲葉義泰（Yoshihiro Inaba） https://lnkd.in/gwEN_jvm

Performed in waters off the south coast of England, the activity showcased the Herne XLAUV in an operational ‘vignette’ designed to demonstrate an ISR mission. Representatives from 10 nations – including both NATO and Five Eyes partners – were invited to observe 🇬🇧 Story by Richard Scott https://lnkd.in/eMMTv4gs

Two NATO task groups and 15 NATO navies are currently working together in the Baltic Sea on a Finnish Navy-led exercise designed to integrate high-level naval capabilities to build deterrence against enduring and emerging threats in the region. An emerging threat that is now enduring is the risk to critical underwater infrastructure (CUI) on the Baltic seabed. NATO Maritime Command story by Dr Lee Willett https://lnkd.in/gQh867zc

Navantia, S.A., S.M.E's shipyard in Cartagena has completed the installation of the Hydrogen based Air Independent Propulsion System (AIP) into a S80 class submarine. https://lnkd.in/dtSeeHRZ

The German Navy has announced that it has conducted a two-week intensive test-phase trial with the #BlueWhale autonomous underwater vehicle as part of its Operational Experimentation (OPEX). https://lnkd.in/dTrDPbnS

The US Navy commissioned its newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Beloit (LCS 29) November 23, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. https://lnkd.in/dgq8cnR6

A team of British engineers based in Portsmouth has successfully demonstrated a new type of autonomous submarine, developed specifically for military use, off the south coast of England.  https://lnkd.in/dfEw7fXx

As the Pakistan Navy prepares for #AMAN2025, one of the largest naval exercises scheduled to take place in the second week of February, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Pakistan Navy, provided insights in an exclusive interview with Naval News. https://lnkd.in/dNkjSgjA

The Australian Government has down-selected two shipbuilders, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, to progress designs for Australia’s future general purpose frigates. https://lnkd.in/dQ7uwtZu