Development Diaries | Ships & Equipment

Commanders, we continue sharing the development progress of the Steam version of Modern Warships. At this stage, we're excited to show you some of the new ships and equipment currently in preparation. All of these items will be available at launch — along with many more ships and modules!

🛳️ Helicopter Cruiser IT Vittorio Veneto (C550)

Nation: Italy Tier: III Role: ASW and helicopter support

A legendary vessel and former flagship of the Italian Navy. Equipped with powerful missile systems, two helicopter slots, modern electronics, a unique 76mm gun with explosive shells, and advanced air defense — including a 40mm autocannon and an upgraded RIM-67 SAM system.

🛳️ Helicopter Cruiser FS Jeanne d’Arc

Nation: France Tier: III Role: Active maneuvers and strike raids

A multi-purpose platform of the French Navy, combining the roles of a training ship and combat-ready unit. Features MM40 Block 3c anti-ship missiles, a CADAM Model 64 dual-purpose gun (100mm), and Sea-Ceptor JD air defense system. Agile, flexible, and capable of carrying up to three helicopters.

🛳️ Experimental Destroyer HMS Paladin (D200)

Nation: United Kingdom Tier: III Role: Tactical control and long-range damage

A modern British Navy destroyer with high survivability and customizable loadout. Armed with a unique electromagnetic railgun for long-range strikes and the Aster 30 Block 2 SAM system for anti-air defense. Includes multiple open slots for missiles, autocannon, grenade launcher, helicopter, and additional AA systems.

🛩️ Strike Fighter F-4S Phantom II

Nation: USA Tier: III Role: Heavy air-to-surface damage

An upgraded version of the F-4 with an extended arsenal: AGM-78 and AGM-45 missiles, a GBU-15 glide bomb, and AIM-9L air-to-air missiles — making it a versatile threat to both ships and aircraft.

🚁 Helicopter Wildcat HMA 2

Nation: United Kingdom Tier: III Role: Flexible airstrike and close-range AA

A maneuverable assault helicopter with weapons for both ship and air targets, including the unique STARstreak air defense system for close-range threats.

🚀 IDAS Missile

Nation: Germany Tier: III Role: First anti-air missile for submarines

A one-of-a-kind mid-range missile launched from underwater. Allows submarines to strike both air and surface targets. While its warhead is modest, it boasts a very short launch preparation time.

✈️ Fighter Tornado F.Mk.3

Nation: United Kingdom Tier: III Role: High-speed interceptor and air superiority

An all-weather fighter with variable-sweep wings and excellent high-speed maneuverability. Armed with the DEFA 552 gun and Sky Flash missiles for precise multi-angle target interception.

Mark 55/12 Naval Gun (305mm)

Nation: USA Tier: III Role: Massive long-range damage

A prototype 305mm single-barrel naval gun from the U.S. Navy. Delivers devastating long-range shots against surface targets. Slow to reload and turn, but immensely powerful.

HyFly-2 Missile (Nuclear Warhead)

Nation: USA Tier: III Role: Precision-guided area damage An American hypersonic cruise missile project with a nuclear payload and laser guidance. Designed to engage targets at extreme range.

RapidFire LMM Autocannon

Nation: France Tier: III Role: Hybrid air defense A unique blend of LMM missiles and rapid-fire autocannon in a single RAPIDFire unit. Automatically selects optimal ammo types in real time to counter a wide range of airborne threats.

And this is just a glimpse of what’s coming to Modern Warships on Steam. Stay tuned — more ships, features, and surprises are on the horizon!

⚓ See you at sea!