Portugal Portuguese navy monitors Russian ship over suspicious activity The SPARTA IV, registered as a merchant ship, entered Portuguese waters at the end of the day on Sunday and was sailing off the coast of Nazaré on Wednesday evening. 20/02/2026
United Kingdom No more drunken sailors as UK navy sobers up alcohol policy A traditional daily ration, or "tot", of rum was issued to Royal Navy personnel for about three centuries, until the practice ended in July 1970. 29/01/2026
Portugal Portugal builds Europe's first dedicated drone carrier, D João II Portugal's new drone carrier, D João II, will challenge traditional aircraft carriers, offering high flexibility and lower costs. Built by Damen for €132 million, it can switch mission profiles within a week. 29/01/2026
USA Trump announces new battleship, part of class named after himself Surrounded by top US national security officials, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, Trump also warned Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro against playing "tough". 23/12/2025
Greece Greece receives navy frigate from France as military upgrade continues Athens has the option for a fourth frigate, which was approved by parliament in summer and formally agreed with Paris in November. 18/12/2025
USA US seizes Venezuelan oil tanker in major escalation with Maduro The US seized an oil tanker carrying Venezuelan crude in what President Trump called the largest such operation ever, prompting Caracas to condemn the action as piracy. 11/12/2025
Poland Poland invests €2.3 billion in Swedish submarines to modernise navy Poland is strengthening its presence in the Baltic Sea by investing in modern submarines. In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Lieutenant General Jaroslaw Gromadzinski stressed the importance of this decision for the security of the region and Europe. 04/12/2025
Spain Italy and Spain deploy navy ships to assist Gaza aid flotilla The announcements by Rome and Madrid to deploy navy vessels to assist and protect the flotilla come after activists reported several attacks on its ships overnight on Tuesday. 25/09/2025
Iran Here's everything you need to know about Iran's naval power Iran’s navy ranks highly among the world’s top fleets and is actively expanding its capabilities with advanced submarines and warships - deployed to strategic locations - strengthening its influence in the Gulf region and the Indian Ocean. 22/06/2025
South Korea All four crew members killed in South Korean navy plane crash An emergency office in Pohang said that rescuers and fire trucks were dispatched to the P3-C Orion crash site after receiving reports from residents that an aircraft crashed on a hill near an apartment complex and caused a fire. 29/05/2025
Europe News How marine drones have become essential in the fight against mines The western part of the Black Sea is threatened by sea mines. Hundreds of devices are a hazard to the coastal and maritime activities of NATO countries such as Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey. Sea drones could be the solution to eliminate the risk experts say. 22/05/2025
North Korea North Korea's Kim Jong-un furious after failed naval destroyer launch The country's leader said the damage caused to the 5,000-tonne ship during its unveiling was the result of 'absolute carelessness' and 'irresponsibility'. 22/05/2025
No Comment Moments the Mexican navy ship struck the Brooklyn Bridge A Mexican navy sailing ship on a global goodwill tour struck New York’s Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday evening, breaking all three of its masts and killing two sailors. 19/05/2025
Europe News Mexican navy sailing ship hits New York's Brooklyn Bridge The vessel had 277 people aboard, 22 of them were injured, of whom 19 needed medical treatment. 18/05/2025
India India signs deal with France to buy 26 Rafale fighter jets for navy The contract follows a 2016 order for 36 Rafales worth nearly €8 billion — the most lucrative agreement ever secured by France’s military aviation industry. 28/04/2025
Europe News NATO Black Sea naval exercise concludes: vigilance is of the essence The Romanian Navy deployed its forces to the full in the Black Sea, with dozens of ships, patrol planes, helicopters, and thousands of military personnel taking part in the large naval exercise. 11/04/2025