UPDATE: The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (#JMSDF) by Feb 1, 2023! Graph #1 depicts all active helicopter destroyers/light aircraft carriers, submarines, destroyers, frigates, fast attack missile craft and naval aviation. 🇯🇵💪🏻 Details and HR image at navalanalyses.com/2019/01/fl…

With the DDX programme, we are introducing a new generation of technologically advanced units for the Italian Navy, representing the evolution and replacement of the Horizon-class units and designed to operate in maritime scenarios characterised by increasing complexity and ever-greater integration across different operational domains. The 180-metre-long DDX platform, with a displacement of 13,500 tonnes, a range of 4,000 nautical miles and a crew of 251, combines innovation in naval engineering, digital technologies and electronics. We aim to develop a digital ship capable of intelligently collecting, correlating and leveraging data generated by all onboard systems, transforming it into information useful for operational decision-making, technical management and support throughout the entire lifecycle. With an open and scalable design, the platform can integrate new functionalities and emerging technologies, while connectivity with shore enables the creation of a Digital Ecosystem for the Italian Navy. With the DDX programme, we are preparing to introduce a technologically advanced platform designed to ensure that the Italian Navy has the operational capabilities required for future scenarios and plays a leading role in national and multinational naval operations. @ItalianNavy @Leonardo_IT @Leonardo_live

Luleå-class (FDI) frigate of Royal @Swedish_Navy I Infographic

Για την τοποθέτηση του SCANTER 6002 στις ΜΕΚΟ 200, αναφέρθηκα στο άρθρο μου για το @navalnewscom τον Μάϊο του 2024, μαζί με τις άλλες προσθήκες ή τροποποιήσεις που εξέταζε το ΠΝ. Η Terma μάλιστα στην ιστοσελίδα της ανέφερε από τότε ότι έχει πωλήσεις 4 συστήματα στην Ελλάδα για φρεγάτες... navalnews.com/event-news/cne…

BREAKING 🚨 OCCAR has awarded Orizzonte Sistemi Navali a €3.7B contract for the development, production, and in-service support of the Italian Navy’s next-generation DDX destroyers, set for delivery in 2033 and 2035 🇮🇹 navalnews.com/naval-news/202…

Kimon-class (FDI HN) frigate evolution from Standard 1 to Standard 2++ configuration Standard 1 → MN/FR configuration with the addition of a LWS/L-ESM (Saab NLWS), WiMAX/5G, S-100 CAMCOPTER UAS, 76mm MFD, and LIONFISH 20 RWS instead of NARWHAL, along with other configuration differences. Standard 2 → Addition of two A50 SYLVER VLS modules, AAW DLS (four SYLENA Mk1 launchers), 21-cell RAM launcher. Standard 2+/2++ → Major software and system upgrades to the SETIS CMS, asymmetric warfare center, sensors (including PASEO and SENTINEL), and other electronic systems, together with full integration of the S-100 CAMCOPTER UAS and enhanced weapon-system integration, including RAM Block 2B/C and 76mm special ammunition. Standard 2+++ (potential) → Replacement of one A50 SYLVER VLS module with an A70 SYLVER module (potentially SYLVER NG) to accommodate NCM. Other installations: CENTAUR C-UAS Potential: R-ECM

German Brandenburg-class (F123) frigate Bayern (F217) has its sensors and weapons removed as part of her MLU program. Photo by Frank Behrends, May 24, 2026.

FREMM EVO and MPCS EVO: @Fincantieri's new-generation frigate designs.

η Φρεγάτα PPA "Paolo Thaon di Revel" στην Κεφαλονιά για να παραστεί στις εκδηλώσεις για την επέτειο της εκτέλεσης χιλιάδων Ιταλών της Μεραρχίας Άκουι τον Σεπ του 1943 από τους Γερμανούς μετά την παράδοση της Ιταλίας

MPCS (PPA) EVO by @Fincantieri: Another new frigate design, under 7,000 tons, also featuring a 64-cell VLS!

That’s AI. The warships depicted do not exist.

Mk 38 Mod 4 30mm RWS with coaxial 12.7mm HMG

Hanwha Ocean has been selected as the preferred bidder for the Royal Thai Navy’s next-generation frigate procurement program 🇰🇷 🇹🇭 Likely with 🇫🇷 CMS, missiles and decoys, 🇩🇪 and 🇬🇧 sensors navalnews.com/naval-news/202…

Greece and Italy have signed an agreement activating the Hellenic Navy’s acquisition of two Bergamini-class FREMM frigates, scheduled for transfer in 2028 and 2029 🇬🇷 🇮🇹 By @D__Mitch navalnews.com/naval-news/202…

The Spanish Navy selects MBDA’s SIMBAD RC VSHORAD system for its F80 frigates and Juan Carlos I LHD, with plans to expand across the surface fleet 🇪🇸 navalnews.com/naval-news/202…

The Korean People’s Navy has commissioned its second Choe Hyon-class guided-missile destroyer, Kang Kon (52), featuring 88 VLS cells and advanced phased-array radars 🇰🇵 By @D__Mitch navalnews.com/naval-news/202…

A very interesting design by @Saab, featuring a highly capable self-protection suite and significant armament, including torpedoes, ASW rockets, mines, attack drones, missiles and guns, making it capable of performing a wide range of roles.

🇵🇪🇦🇷 ¡22 años después, el Mar de Grau vuelve a recibir al ARA “Almirante Brown” de la Armada Argentina! La Marina de Guerra del Perú le da la más cordial bienvenida. Nos unen el mar, nuestra historia compartida y una amistad que se fortalece con el tiempo. ¡Unidos por el mar! ⚓