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Oct- 2025 -

8 October

The Abukuma-class destroyer escort Oyodo (DE-231) enters Maizuru Base.

Philippine Navy Eyes Three of Six Japanese Destroyer Escorts

The Philippine Navy (PN) is seeking to acquire three of six Japanese Abukuma-class destroyer escorts to enhance joint interoperability and strengthen its maritime capabilities amid rising tensions with China.

Sep- 2025 -

29 September

Asia Pacific

An Australian Army M1A2 Abrams main battle tank boards HMAS Adelaide during sea transportability trials at the Port of Townsville, Queensland. Photo: Lieutenant Commander Anthony Martin

Christine Casimiro

Australian Navy Transports Army’s Heavy Combat Vehicles in Milestone Trial

One of the Royal Australian Navy’s largest warships has successfully transported the army’s heaviest combat vehicles in a recent trial, proving their sea transportability.

25 September

Sea

BlackSea’s Modular Attack Surface Craft shown with a containerized payload on its twin-hull design.

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.

4 September

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

Palfinger to Deliver Slipway Systems for Japan’s Next-Gen FFM Warships

Japan has awarded Austrian firm Palfinger Marine a contract to supply stern launch and recovery systems for its next-generation FFM-class multirole frigates.

4 September

Europe

Royal Navy crew flies the Malloy Aeronautics' T-150 drone for resupply logistics between HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Dauntless

Christine Casimiro

Royal Navy Makes First-Ever Domestic Drone Delivery Between Warships

The Royal Navy has achieved its first-ever drone-based logistics resupply between warships as part of a trial during Operation Highmast in the Indo-Pacific.

Jun- 2025 -

4 June

Americas