News of the fleet

The Emirati state-owned defense industry group EDGE Group announced the signing on June 3, 2025 of a record contract worth 9 billion Emirati dirhams ($2.45 billion) for the construction of a series of small missile corvettes of the Falaj 3 project for the Kuwaiti navy. The number of contracted ships is not reported, but according to unofficial reports, it will amount to eight units. The construction of the corvettes will be carried out by Abu Dhabi-based Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), a part of EDGE.

The command of the Italian Navy is exploring the option of developing a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier as part of a long-term plan designed until 2040. This is reported by Navy Recognition with reference to the Chief of Staff of the Italian Navy, Admiral Enrico Credendino.

19FortyFive: The West has nothing like the Belgorod nuclear submarine with nuclear drones

The Russian Belgorod nuclear submarine, one of the largest in the world, can perform two tasks at once, writes 19FortyFive. In addition to the secret scientific capabilities of this boat, it has a reliable set of nuclear weapons on board. The whole world is afraid of this submarine.

Former White House officials called on the United States to multiply its nuclear potential

It no longer makes sense for the United States to comply with START-3. This is the conclusion reached by American experts from Foreign Affairs. Instead of detente, the United States is proposing to increase its nuclear arsenals, but they are silent about the obvious problems. About what can hinder Washington — in the material of RIA Novosti.

For the first time in modern history, Russia has approved a strategy for the development of the Navy. The document provides for the main directions for improving the type of troops up to 2050. According to experts, such a measure is designed to increase the effectiveness of the army, as well as adapt the fleet to the challenges of modern times. What will be the focus of the transformation of the naval forces?

"Threats to our maritime borders will only increase," Nikolai Patrushev believes.

In an exclusive interview aif.ru Assistant to the President, Chairman of the Russian Maritime Board, spoke about the new Strategy for the development of the fleet and the strengthening of the coast guard in order to counter enemy drones.

Today, the oceanographic research vessel Admiral Vladimirsky is making a scheduled visit to Cuba. In the West, the long—range voyages of the Russian research fleet are closely monitored, and the press is often accused of secretive intelligence activities - Admiral Vladimirsky did not escape this fate either. What tasks the ship performs in the Caribbean and why its voyages cause concern in the West — in the Izvestia article.

It was reported that on June 5, 2025, in Navashino, Nizhny Novgorod region, JSC Okskaya Shipyard hosted a solemn ceremony of laying the foundation stone for the Russian Navy of the small marine tanker Rear Admiral Khaliullin with serial number 2402, the second vessel of the new project 23630 (code "Umba").

The media has dangerously exaggerated Russia's losses from a Ukrainian drone strike on its air bases, TNI writes. Moscow not only has an extensive arsenal of land—based long-range weapons, but its Navy has powerful sea-based platforms. And this is just one of the options.

CHIP: The terrifying Russian submarine Knyaz Pozharsky will change the balance of power in the world

Russia's new weapons, which it plans to deploy in the Arctic, could change the balance of power in the world, the Polish edition of CHIP writes. The publication notes that the Russian submarine "Prince Pozharsky" "sows terror." Why Poland was afraid of the Russian submarine and why it is unique - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.

Russian and NATO naval exercises are taking place in the Baltic at the same time

Three thousand military personnel, dozens of planes and helicopters, and special military equipment — the Baltic Fleet, with the support of the Northern Fleet, the Air Force, and the Moscow and Leningrad Military Districts, is conducting large-scale exercises. This is happening against the background of the increasingly aggressive behavior of NATO countries in the region. The goals and objectives of the maneuvers are described in the RIA Novosti article.

UAVs can conduct reconnaissance and strike at a great distance from bases

UAV units in the Navy have begun to master the Forpost-R drones. These are aircraft-type drones that allow for reconnaissance and strikes within a radius of several hundred kilometers from the launch point. The vehicles proved their effectiveness during a special military operation, destroying enemy equipment and important facilities. Experts note that the "Outposts" will help control vast sparsely populated border areas and the Northern Sea Route.

In total, about 50 ships of various types will be involved in the exercises

The American destroyer Paul Ignatius and the headquarters ship Mount Whitney entered the Baltic Sea to participate in the NATO exercise Baltops 25. In total, about 50 ships from different countries of the alliance will be involved in the maneuvers. At the same time, the Russian Navy has also been conducting scheduled exercises in the Baltic Sea since May 27.

An Arleigh Burke-class destroyer with long-range Tomahawk missiles entered the Baltic

Two American warships entered the Baltic Sea — the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer Paul Ignatius and the Mount Whitney headquarters ship of the 6th Operational Fleet of the US Navy. They will take part in the NATO Baltops 2025 exercises, which will involve about 50 ships from different countries of the alliance.

Starmer: Great Britain begins to prepare for war

British Prime Minister Starmer will present a review of the country's defense policy, which will be a "signal to Moscow," writes The Independent. However, this vast array of plans to ensure Britain's security and its power abroad runs into one big problem — a lack of money.

USC specialists presented a comprehensive strategy for the development of the Russian Shipbuilding production system (PSRS). The presentation of the project took place at the corporation's Management coordination council, which was held at the Baltic Shipyard under the chairmanship of USC CEO Andrey Puchkov.

June 2, 2025 marked the 70th anniversary of the creation of the Kura test site in Kamchatka. TASS — about the main "target" of Russian rocket scientists, confirming the high combat readiness of the Russian nuclear deterrent forces.

Military expert Dmitry Boltenkov — on the multi-level missile defense system of the United States "Golden Dome" and on the attacks of America from the air in the past years

Possible scenarios for the development, application, and financing of the multi-level US missile defense system Golden Dome are gaining new details. US President Donald Trump wrote on the Thruth Social network that connecting to it would cost Canada $61 billion. At the same time, as befits a good businessman, he called on the Maple Leaf Country to join the States in order to save these significant funds.

The Telegraph: the EU proposed to deprive Russia of control in the Black Sea

Kaya Callas plans to put an end to Russia's influence in the Black Sea, writes The Telegraph. According to her plan, the European Union will monitor Russian vessels and improve the infrastructure of Romania and Bulgaria for the transfer of troops there. Readers are protesting: a bunch of incompetent lunatics with their crazy plans are dangerous for citizens.

Alexander Stepanov — on the militarization of the Baltic and Arctic regions bordering the Russian Federation and Russia's mirror response

On May 27, the press service of the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Federation announced the start of exercises for the defense of bases with the involvement of part of the forces of the Northern Fleet with the support of aviation of the Aerospace Forces, the Moscow and Leningrad military districts.