Navy

Navy rebuilds Gaza coastal defense into 'Iron Wall' after October 7 failures

According to the sailors, Hamas is attempting to rebuild its naval capabilities from the ruins, developing low-tech methods using basic rowboats and paddles.

An Israeli Navy patrol boat sails off the coast of Haifa, as seen from Haifa beach, May 26, 2026.
A Kraken K3 Scout high-performance USV, Autonomous Surface Vehicle is displayed during the Security Equipment International (DSEI) at London Excel on September 09, 2025 in London, England.

UK naval drones sent data to China, raising US, European fears over Chinese components -report

Israel Navy Deputy Commander in Chief and Chief of Staff R.-Adm. Guy Levy in a meeting with the Chief of Naval Operations of the US Navy Admiral Daryl Caudle, published July 13, 2026.

Israel Navy officials visit US in celebration of 250 years of American independence

Illustrative: Warships of the Turkish Naval Forces sailed through the Bosphorus as part of the Teknofest 'Blue Homeland' event in Istanbul, showcasing naval power and maritime technology on August 24, 2025 in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Turkish Navy ships vists Syrian Latakia port after NATO summit in first since civil war - analysis


Repaired Sahand destroyer, floating base join Iranian Navy, state media say

The destroyer is equipped with a helicopter deck, torpedo launchers, anti-aircraft and anti-ship guns, surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles, and electronic-warfare systems, Iran claims.

Members of the Iranian Navy attend the joint Navy exercise of Iran, China and Russia in the Gulf of Oman, Iran, in this handout image obtained on March 12, 2025; illustrative.

UK beefs up Royal Navy counter-drone tech with DragonFire laser system

The DragonFire weapon system is expected to be installed on Type-45 destroyers by 2027

DragonFire laser weapon system

US Coast Guard responds to Russian military ship near waters off Oahu

The US Coast Guard is monitoring russian vessels near its international borders.

 Permanent group of the Russian Navy in the Mediterranean Sea, 2016

The Waze of the sea: Naval veterans’ start-up launches maritime navigation platform

Israeli maritime navigation system lets ships share real-time info, including pirate threats. CEO Yarden Gross: 'Collaborative navigation is a safety, environmental, and security necessity.'

Orca AI.

IDF's next generation: Inside Navy commanders' wartime training, from Gaza to Iran

MILITARY AFFAIRS: Three IDF Navy commanders reflect on their unique training experience during the war, balancing intense classroom learning with frontline combat.

Graduates of the IDF Naval Officers Course met with The Jerusalem Post.

Italy's navy to quit escorting Global Sumud Flotilla

Italy’s navy will stop accompanying the Gaza aid flotilla 150 miles from shore, warning activists to turn back. Israel has vowed to block the convoy from reaching Gaza.

Italy's Defense Minister Guido Crosetto addresses the Parliament, saying the country will send a second navy ship to escort the Global Sumud Flotilla heading to Gaza trying to deliver supplies, in Rome, Italy, September 25, 2025.

Australia to invest $25b to upgrade Henderson shipyard as AUKUS nuclear submarine maintenance hub

The Henderson site will support allied submarine patrols, create 10,000 jobs, and expand Australia’s strategic role in the Indo-Pacific under AUKUS.

Royal Australian Navy guided-missile frigate HMAS Parramatta sails with US Navy Amphibious assault ship USS America, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill and Arleigh-Burke class guided missile destroyer USS Barry in the South China Sea, April 18, 2020.

Battle of succession: Will Tomer Bar be replaced as head of air force?

Current estimates indicate that the military and Defense Ministry want a new IAF chief who will be prepared for future challenges, in light of Iran's intentions to retaliate against Israel.

Israel Air Force chief Tomer Bar.

Russia launches missiles in Sea of Japan during drills

The Russian Defense Ministry released footage of the frigate launching the missiles, while it said that "Kalibr and Uran missiles were fired in the Sea of Japan."

 Russian warships leave a port during naval drills, which are staged by the Baltic Fleet forces of the Russian Navy, part of the military exercises Zapad-2021 opened by Russia and Belarus, in the Baltic Sea town of Baltiysk in Kaliningrad Region, Russia September 9, 2021

Fire breaks out on US naval ship off Japan's Okinawa

There have been no reports of injuries, and vessels from Japan's Self-Defense Forces are fighting the fire, NHK said.

A US marine looks on during a guided tour of USS New Orleans, a transport dock ship for Sri Lankan sailors at the harbor in Colombo on July 26, 2016