Danger of mines in the Strait of Hormuz: Iran is using the threat of sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz as a means of exerting pressure. Just a few mines are enough to massively disrupt shipping traffic....
Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier: France relocates the aircraft carrier and strengthens its presence and deterrence in a tense crisis region....
Gorch Fock sails across the Atlantic: On Tuesday, 7 April 2026 at 12 noon, the Gorch Fock, the German Navy's sail training ship, will set sail on a major foreign training voyage (AAR)....
Frigate planning in Germany - Starting signal given. Germany's frigate planning is picking up speed. In addition to the F126 and F127, a MEKO-A200 alternative is being added - and raises questions about size, costs and strategy....
Mexico Navy is testing the Airbus H160M as the successor to the Panther fleet. In future, the helicopter will cover a wide range of missions on new patrol vessels....

GERMAN NAVAL YARDS Kiel signs new contract for the construction of a superyacht hull over 100 metres long for a superyacht GNYK announces that the contract has been awarded by Abeking & Rasmussen (A&R). A&R is internationally recognised for its exceptional capabilities in the construction of bespoke superyachts. The project includes the...

Iran war - maritime situation after 2 weeks: maritime aspects of the USA/Israel-Iran war a fortnight after the start of operations „Epic Fury“(USA)/„Rising Lion“(ISR) (as of 13 March 2026)....
USV Scout presented in Hamburg harbour: Rheinmetall wants to build autonomous surface drones in series in Hamburg. This could monitor coasts and sea areas in future - with up to 1,000 units per year....
India's maritime investment offensive: India is comprehensively modernising its maritime infrastructure. 35 Indian companies at the SMM in Hamburg...
Iranian navy badly beaten On the sixth day of the military operations „Epic Fury“ (USA) and „Rising Lion“ (Israel), the end of Iran's naval forces can be stated....
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