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26 September

Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boat ADV Cape Spencer. (Image provided by Austal) *** Local Caption *** Defence has accepted the ninth Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boat built at Henderson shipyard in Western Australia, ADV Cape Spencer. Built by Austal Ships Pty Ltd under project SEA1445 Phase 1, the Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boats contribute to the whole of Government effort to protect Australia's borders and offshore interests. ADV Cape Spencer will work alongside other Royal Australian Navy and Australian Border Force vessels enhancing the capability for civil maritime surveillance and enforcement in Australian waters.

Australia Accepts Ninth Evolved Cape Patrol Boat From Austal

Austal has turned over the ninth Evolved Cape-class patrol boat, the ADV Cape Spencer (P225), to the Royal Australian Navy.

26 September

Sentinel-class fast response cutters (FRC) at USCG Bahrain Station.

Rojoef Manuel

US Coast Guard Orders More Sentinel Cutters From Bollinger

The US Coast Guard has awarded Bollinger Shipyards a $507-million contract option to build 10 additional Sentinel-Class fast response cutters.

26 September

USS Jack H Lucas (DDG-125), the US Navy's first Flight III variant Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, is seen sailing the waters. A plain blue sky serves as the background.

Jodesz Gavilan

US Navy Initiates Proposal Process for Next-Generation X-Band Radar

The US Navy is advancing its Future X-Band Radar program, seeking proposals to design and build a next-generation sensor for missile defense.

26 September

Ethan M. Encarnacion

South Korea Rolls Out Next-Gen Vertical Launch System for Warships

Hanwha Aerospace has wrapped up development of the Korean Vertical Launching System, a project to give South Korea’s warships more firepower.

26 September

A Scorpene class submarine sailing on the sea surface

Ethan M. Encarnacion

India Powers Next-Gen Nuclear Submarines With 200-MWe Reactors

India is developing nuclear reactors that can generate 200 MWe, doubling the endurance of the country’s next-generation submarines.

26 September

Staff Writer With AFP

South Korea Fires Warning Shots After Boat From North Enters Waters

South Korea's military fired warning shots after a North Korean vessel entered its waters, prompting the ship to retreat, Seoul said.

25 September

Rojoef Manuel

Blue Water Partners With Conrad for First Drone Ship Fleet

Massachusetts-based defense technology company Blue Water Autonomy has signed a production agreement with Conrad Shipyard in Louisiana to build its first fleet of unmanned surface vessels.

25 September

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

BlackSea’s New Modular USV Doubles Payload, Power for US Navy Missions

MASC is a new modular unmanned surface vessel, purpose-built for the US Navy with 67,000 pounds of payload capacity, 900 square feet of deck space, and 198 kW of power.

24 September

A U.S. Marine Air Defense Integrated System, far left, a Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System, left, a Japan Self-Defense Force Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile, right, and Type 03 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile are displayed at a press conference during Resolute Dragon 25 at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 17, 2025. Resolute Dragon 25 is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities of U.S. Marines in III Marine Expeditionary Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, with a focus on controlling and defending key maritime terrain. The NMESIS and the MADIS are 3rd Marine Division Assets. The Type 12 SSM and the Type 03 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile are Western Army assets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Evelyn Doherty)

Rojoef Manuel

US Marines Practice With NMESIS Ship-Killer in Japan Amid Rising China Tensions

The US Marine Corps is training in Japan with a mobile anti-ship missile system while coordinating with the Japanese Self-Defense Forces on moving equipment amid concerns over China’s growing naval activity.

24 September

Rojoef Manuel

Royal Navy Commissions New Astute-Class Submarine, Starts Final Dreadnought Build

The Royal Navy officially commissioned its latest Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine and began construction of its final Dreadnought-class ballistic missile submarine.

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