- December 13th, 2025
Turkey has entered a decisive new phase in its naval modernisation with the commissioning of TCG Hızırreis (S-331), the second submarine in the cutting-edge Reis-class fleet. The ceremony at Gölcük Naval Shipyard marks a watershed moment in Ankara’s maritime strategy...
Turkey has entered a defining chapter in its maritime-modernization strategy with the formal start of construction on the first block of the TF-2000 air-defense destroyer — a warship Ankara describes as the most ambitious surface-combatant program in the nation’s history....
In a landmark event that marks a turning point in naval warfare, Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) publicly revealed its complete arsenal of combat-tested sea drones on May 14. The unprecedented presentation in Kyiv showcased how unmanned surface vehicles...
In an event that could redefine modern maritime combat, Ukraine’s military has confirmed that its domestically produced Magura V5 unmanned surface vessel (USV) successfully shot down a Russian Su-30 fighter jet over the Black Sea on May 2, 2025. This...
The ongoing war in Ukraine has not only reshaped geopolitical alliances and military strategies but has also rapidly transformed the technological priorities of modern warfare. One of the most significant developments has emerged in the maritime domain, where the use...
Türkiye launched the most extensive naval exercise in its history: Denizkurdu-II/2025. Over the span of 12 days, this ambitious operation will unfold across the Black Sea, Marmara, Aegean, and Eastern Mediterranean, under the command of a 93-person control center based...
The Russian Black Sea Fleet is no stranger to tragedy. Last year, on April 14, 2022, the Moskva, the fleet’s flagship missile cruiser, sank, marking a significant modern loss for Russian naval forces. Yet, even as the fleet grapples with...
Russian Aerospace Forces conducted a significant missile strike on Snake Island, a small but strategically critical outpost in the Black Sea. The attack, executed by Tu-22M3 bombers armed with Kh-22 cruise missiles, resulted in several explosions on the island, signaling...
A Panama-flagged cargo ship navigating the Black Sea to load grain for war-hit Ukraine was hit by an explosion in late December, causing the ship to trudge off course, spark a fire on deck, and leave two crew members injured....
Addis Ababa Japan's Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi expressed hope that his country and Ethiopia would cooperate on the revival of the Black Sea Grain Initiative after a private conversation with the Deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia. Hayashi condemned the termination...
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