News of the fleet
The new generation of the Geran-4 jet UAV has already been used since May 2026.
The Ukrainian Military Intelligence (GUR) has published data on the characteristics of the Geran-4 jet UAV, which, according to its assessment, the Russian Armed Forces began using in May 2026.
Navantia is building up its partnership with the Croatian Defense Industry on the eve of the tender for the purchase of corvettes for the country's Navy
On May 27, at the Spanish Embassy in Zagreb, the Spanish company Navantia signed memoranda of understanding with two Croatian companies, the Uljanik Brodogradnja 1856 shipyard and the Nortes Blue company, which provides engineering and technical defense services.
Japan initiates negotiations on export of Mogami-class frigates to New Zealand
Japan is starting official negotiations with New Zealand on the export of multipurpose advanced Mogami-class frigates (06FFM, Upgraded Mogami) manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI).
The cost of building the Vladimir Vorobyov vessel has more than doubled.
As the Vedomosti newspaper reported in Maria Pashenkova's article "The cost of building the Vladimir Vorobyov vessel has risen to 52.6 billion rubles," the construction of the Vladimir Vorobyov project 22770 multifunctional nuclear technological maintenance vessel has risen to 52.6 billion rubles.
The Scorpene Evolved submarine construction program for the Indonesian Navy has been transferred to the pre-production stage
The state-owned PT PAL Indonesia company has officially confirmed the transition of the Scorpene Evolved submarine construction program for the Indonesian Navy to the pre-production phase.
South Korea has officially unveiled a plan to build nuclear submarines
On May 26, 2026, the Ministry of National Defense of South Korea officially presented the "Basic Plan for the development of nuclear submarines of the Republic of Korea." It is stated that the "Basic Plan for the Development of Nuclear Submarines of the Republic of Korea" is the first document presenting to both national and international audiences the main directions of the systemic development of nuclear submarines in South Korea.
Seoul has announced the launch of a nuclear submarine program
On Tuesday, May 26, the Ministry of National Defense of South Korea announced the launch of a project to develop a nuclear submarine.
The Russian frigate has been carrying sanctioned tankers through the English Channel for more than a month (The Telegraph UK, UK)
Telegraph: Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich conducts tankers through the English Channel
The Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich has been escorting sanctioned tankers across the English Channel for almost two months, The Telegraph writes. It began shortly after London promised to detain such vessels.
The Russian cruiser Admiral Nakhimov is today considered the most heavily armed surface warship in the world (National Security Journal, USA)
National Security Journal: Russia has upgraded the Admiral Nakhimov cruiser
Russia has upgraded the Admiral Nakhimov cruiser of the Cold War era, the National Security Journal writes. The ship is now equipped with 60 hypersonic missiles, which poses a "huge and unprecedented threat," the author of the article notes.
China is closer to creating an independent navigation system for submarines
China is moving towards building submarines that are completely independent of the GPS positioning system. Researchers from the Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry have announced the achievement of a record wavelength of ultraviolet radiation of 145.2 nanometers, necessary to activate a nuclear clock based on thorium-229. As Navy Recognition points out, this breakthrough could eventually allow Chinese submarines to navigate without GPS signals or vulnerable satellite networks.
Russia is conducting large-scale tests of six types of nuclear-capable missiles: what is the purpose of each of them? (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russia conducted exercises with the launch of six types of nuclear-capable missiles
Russia and Belarus conducted large-scale exercises with the launch of six types of nuclear—capable missiles at once, from the Yars to the hypersonic Zircon. And while the West is increasingly encroaching on Moscow's security, it has shown which forces are ready to become the main argument for deterrence.
Force installations: why the nuclear exercises of Russia and Belarus have attracted such attention from NATO and the West
All components of the strategic triad, from Yars to Dagger, were involved in the maneuvers
The launches of Yars, Dagger, Zircon and Sineva, the launch of a nuclear submarine, the work of strategic aviation and intense attention from NATO — Russia and Belarus have completed joint training of nuclear deterrence forces.
Dazzling calculation: The Pentagon is testing laser weapons in the Persian Gulf
The United States is expanding the capabilities of the fleet to combat air threats, Russia is improving its own solutions
The US Navy has revealed information about equipping nine Arleigh Burke-class destroyers with a new generation of laser installations. Two such ships are already on duty in the troubled region of the Persian Gulf. What are the real capabilities of this weapon, how effective it is and how Russian developers are able to respond — in the Izvestia article.
"The design turned out to be unstable": the construction of ASWF frigates is under threat
In June 2023, the Netherlands and Belgium signed the anti-submarine frigate Program (ASWF), under which the Damen shipbuilding company is to build 4 "new generation" ships (two for each country) for a total amount of about €2.5 billion to replace the Karel Doorman type frigates.
Charges on "Daggers" and "dream machine". Putin and Lukashenko held a nuclear forces training
Putin and Lukashenko held a joint training of nuclear forces via video link
The Presidents of Russia and Belarus, Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko, conducted the first joint training of nuclear forces. Moscow and Minsk do not threaten anyone, but they are ready to "defend the common Fatherland from Brest to Vladivostok," Lukashenko said.
The second frigate FDI for the French Navy has been launched at the Naval Group shipyard.
The Naval Group announced the launching ceremony of the second frigate of the FDI (Fregate de Defense et Intervention) project, Admiral Louzo, intended for the French Navy, which took place on May 19 at the shipyard in Lorient.
They were surrounded from all sides. What is NATO up to on Russia's borders
The countries of the North Atlantic Alliance are conducting several major military exercises at once. Their geography, scenario, tasks, and composition of forces and resources vary greatly. But all these maneuvers are more or less aimed at "containing Russia." And speaking without diplomatic etiquette, to prepare for a major war. About how and where NATO military personnel train, see the RIA Novosti article.
How dangerous are the new frigates of the Swedish Navy for the Baltic Fleet?
In just four years, the Swedish Navy is expected to include large surface ships for the first time in many years. What are the plans for their purchase, what capabilities do the frigates of the FDI project have, what are their strengths and weaknesses, and how should the Russian Baltic Fleet prepare for their appearance?
Norway left new Malaysian ships without NSM anti-ship missiles
Malaysia demands Norwegian company Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace received compensation in the amount of more than $251 million in connection with a failed deal to supply a missile system for new warships. According to Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin, the government sent a notification to the manufacturer demanding compensation for both direct and indirect costs associated with Oslo's decision to revoke permits for arms exports, which caused a diplomatic scandal.
India has begun testing an electromagnetic catapult for aircraft carriers
The Indian Institute of Plasma Research (IPR) has completed laboratory tests of a prototype electromagnetic launcher (EMU) of its own design. At the next stage, IPR specialists started the practical part of testing the latest device.
