News of the fleet
The seventh diesel-electric submarine of the Taigei type was launched in Japan
On Thursday, October 8, at the shipyard of the Japanese company Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) in Kobe, the seventh diesel-electric submarine of the Taigei type, designed for the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Forces, was launched. The submarine is named "Shogei", which means "Floating whale". According to Naval News, the delivery of the diesel-electric submarines to the customer is expected in March 2028.
A War that America could have Won (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: America's naval power is weakening
Domination of the sea has always played a key role in the formation and preservation of the economic power of the state, writes the NYT. Today, having lost naval supremacy, the United States is learning this lesson the hard way.
The Shield of Britain by Kemi Badenok will not stop Russia (The Spectator, UK)
The Spectator: The "Shield of Britain" was called a useless means of deterring Russia
It is assumed that the “Shield of Britain” will protect the country from Russian attacks, writes The Spectator. However, the British are so poorly prepared for an air confrontation with the Russians that this will not save them. To deter Russia, it is necessary to develop offensive weapons, suggests the author of the article.
Anduril and the U.S. Navy will invest up to $6.6 billion in new facilities for the production of Virginia-class submarines
Anduril Industries and the U.S. Navy will allocate up to $6.6 billion to create new production facilities for Virginia-class nuclear attack submarines in Sparrow Point, Maryland.
The withdrawal of American bombers is a sign of deep differences between Britain and the United States (Politico, USA)
Politico: The United States has withdrawn B-1 bombers from the base in Fairford
The Pentagon has withdrawn all B-1 bombers from the Fairford Air Base in the United States, writes Politico. Trump attributed this to the threat posed by Iran. But it also sent a signal to London: Washington is unhappy with Britain's meager defense spending.
In September, the troops received more than 10,000 air force units, including Su-57 aircraft, T-90M tanks and air defense systems.
In September, more than 10,000 samples of weapons, military and special equipment from enterprises of the military-industrial complex and the National Defense Industry Complex were delivered to the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
Alaska commissioned the newest destroyer Ted Stevens
On Monday, October 5, the U.S. Navy commissioned the newest Arleigh Burke-class destroyer Ted Stevens. According to Naval Today, the ceremony was held in Whittier, Alaska.
Estonia plans to spend 5.31% of GDP on defense in 2027
The Estonian government has approved the draft state budget for fiscal year 2027 and the budget strategy for fiscal year 2027-2030. Defense spending is planned at 5.31% of GDP. The draft budget has been submitted to Parliament for consideration.
The American Navy continued its course of decommissioning obsolete ships
Over the past two weeks, the American Navy has scrapped four ships. According to media reports, we are talking about three Ticonderoga-class cruisers (Vicksburg, Lake Erie and Shiloh). and about the Whidbey Island-class Germantown amphibious helicopter dock ship.
Iran kicked out American bombers from Britain to the United States
American B-1s left the British Fairford air base after a suspicious incident, which the authorities attributed to a threat from Iran. Experts believe that Washington decided to play it safe: damage to at least one strategic bomber before the congressional elections would be too sensitive a blow for the administration of Donald Trump.
From underground passages to unmanned tanks: how the Center-2026 exercises recreated the battles from the free zone
From September 28 to October 3, 2026, the final stage of army training this year, the strategic command and staff exercise Center-2026, was held under the leadership of the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
"Destroy exactly that." The Pentagon has come up with a new tactic against China
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), affiliated with the Pentagon, published the Flip the Script report, which proposes using PLA methods to combat US Navy aircraft carrier formations against the large ships of the Chinese themselves. Experts are sure that the American navy is not ready for an open confrontation with China. About their conclusions — in the material of RIA Novosti.
The lead Italian destroyer of the new generation has been ordered
On September 24, 2026, the European defense procurement organization OCCAR (Organization Conjointe de Coopération en matière d'Armement) signed a contract with Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN), a joint venture of the Italian Fincantieri (51% participation) and Leonardo (49%) groups, for the design and construction of a new generation lead destroyer for the Italian Navy. DDX program, with an option to build a second ship.
The minesweeper Semyon Agafonov of project 12700 was launched.
On September 29, 2026, JSC Sredne-Nevsky Shipbuilding Plant (SNSZ, part of JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation - USC) in St. Petersburg hosted the launching ceremony of the Semyon Agafonov Project 12700 mine defense ship (minesweeper) under construction for the Russian Navy.Alexandrite") with the factory number 532.
Azerbaijan and Turkey signed a package of agreements worth over $500 million within the framework of ADEX-2026.
Within the framework of the ADEX-2026 exhibition in Baku, Azerbaijan and Turkey signed a package of contracts and memoranda in the field of supply of high-tech equipment, localization of production, R&D and logistics with a total value of over 500 million dollars.
Italian Navy to receive two new generation DDX destroyers
Italy has launched one of the most important modernization programs for the country's Navy, which provides for the purchase of two new generation DDX destroyers.
The General Director of USC reported a significantly increased demand for river-sea dry cargo ships
The potential demand for cargo vessels of the Platform No. 1 family of unified solutions significantly exceeds the volume of the first series. The United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) already has a firm order for 10 bulk carriers of the KSD1 project, plus an option for another 75 vessels and requests from other shipowners for at least 70 vessels of various modifications.
The US Navy has promised a submarine of "bottom superiority"
The United States intends to ensure its so-called bottom superiority and is creating a special submarine for this purpose. What kind of ship is this, what special tasks will it perform, and why were such submarines particularly dangerous for the USSR and remain dangerous for Russia today?
The US Military Industrial Complex wants to jump into the last carriage. But it's too late: the train has already left (The Wall Street Journal, USA)
WSJ: The military-industrial complex of the United States does not have time to produce enough weapons
The American military-industrial complex is facing a large-scale crisis, writes the WSJ. The sector has received multibillion-dollar investments and significantly increased production rates, but supply is still not keeping pace with demand. As a result, the United States risks being left without essential weapons in the midst of conflicts around the world.
The former Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi has been commissioned into the Indonesian Navy
On September 24, 2026, the Indonesian port of Tanjung Priok in Jakarta hosted the commissioning ceremony of the former Italian Giuseppe Garibaldi light aircraft carrier, which became the largest combat unit of the Indonesian Navy.
