Eastern European Navies Expand as Russian Occupation of Ukraine Drags On
Eastern European countries continue to bolster their naval forces prompted by Russia’s invasion into Ukraine.…
Taiwan’s Navy Caught Between Two Strategies to Counter Chinese Threat
Taiwan’s Republic of China Navy is facing two looming threats from China and has been struggling to create a force…
AUKUS Success Will Depend on Long-term Political Will, Says Regional Expert
As new details emerge about the AUKUS technology-sharing agreement between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia, a regional…
Indian Navy Expanding to Meet China Threat, Better Team With Allies
For most of its existence, the Indian Navy has been in a state of perpetual modernization. Due to its major…
F-35A Purchase Raises Questions Over South Korean Aircraft Carrier Program
South Korea is expected to purchase 20 new F-35A Block 4 Lightning II stealth fighters for the Republic of Korea…
Japan Countering China’s Naval Build-up with Modern Fleet
Last month, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force commissioned JS Kumano, the first of its new Mogami-class multi-role frigates. The warship…
South Korea’s Navy Growing to Counter More Regional Threats Beyond North Korea
This post has been updated with a revised status on the CVX program. The Republic of Korea Navy is no…
New European Attack Submarine Programs Pushing Limits of Diesel Technology
New diesel-electric attack submarine (SSK) programs for NATO members Italy, Norway and Germany are indicative of the developing trends in…
Type-31 Frigate Key to U.K. Royal Navy’s Growth
Steel for the U.K. Royal Navy’s first new Type 31 frigate was cut on Sept. 24, raising hopes that the…
French Attack Boat Design, Costs Opened Door to Nuclear Australian Sub Says Expert
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Australia’s surprise move to procure nuclear-powered submarines (SSNs) with U.S. and U.K. follows difficulties the country…