Warships International Fleet Review Magazine

17 October, 2025

ODIN’S EYE: Russia heats up the new Cold War, trying to push NATO nations towards a hot conflict. THE FIRST SEA LORD’S VISION - P4 General Gwyn Jenkins delivers an edgy call to action. WESTERN NAVIES MUST BECOME INDUSTRIOUS - P10/11 Asymmetric threats to the UK’s and other seabed cables. NO SHORT-TERM FIXES FOR SUBMARINE DOCKS - P12 A new generation of SSBNs is the latest challenge for the Royal Navy’s support infrastructure. US NAVY GOES SMALL ASAP - P13 A basic solution for ships to carry marines to war. NATO STRIKE FORCES SEEK DETERRENT EFFECT - P14/17 An array of Alliance exercises on the Northern Flank. CHINA SHOWS OFF ITS NAVAL STRIKE POWER - P18/20 New multi-domain capabilities paraded in Beijing. BIG UK DEFENCE EXHIBITION IN LONDON: Highlights of DSEI 2025, where drones were prominent. TRUMP TRIES TO AXE FUTURE NAVAL FIGHTER: Lawmakers are resisting attempts to halt a key project. CANADA’S SUBMARINE HUNTING SOLUTION: A shortage of helicopters is prompting innovation. INDIA’S NEW FRIGATE WORKHORSE: Another Russian-built warship joins the fleet.