DAMEN Builds Virtual Reality Model of Dutch Warship Under Construction
Sailors of a combat support ship that DAMEN is building for the Netherlands Navy will be able to view its detailed insides thanks to a virtual reality model which the Dutch shipbuilder has developed. DAMEN Naval has created an immersive VR model of the
Thales to Deliver Combat Management System, Radars to Polish Navy Frigates
Thales has announced its partnership with the Polish Navy to equip their MIECZNIK class frigates with combat management systems, sonar technology, infrared sensors, and radar capabilities. These enhancements are set to bolster the Polish Navy's maritime capabilities, with the first frigate expected to enter service in 2029 as part of a...
Damen Selects Heinen & Hopman for Climate, CBRN Filters for Dutch-Belgian Frigates
Damen has enlisted the Dutch company Heinen & Hopman to provide climate and filtration systems for the four new frigates currently under construction for the Netherlands and Belgium. The contract encompasses a comprehensive Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration system (HVAC-R)
Turkish Shipyard Delivers PNS Babur, Pakistan's Most Modern Warship
PNS Babur the first ship built under Turkey's MİLGEM Project, was delivered to the Pakistan Navy today at the Istanbul Shipyard Command. Pakistan MİLGEM Project, includes the production of 4 MİLGEM ADA Class Corvettes for the Pakistan Navy
Babcock, Saab to Develop New Corvette
Babcock agreed to develop a new corvette with Saab on Sept. 12 at the DSEI arms fair in London, UK
Ukraine Cruise Missile Attack on Sevastopol Base: Two Ships, Submarine Damaged
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that two Russian vessels were damaged in an attack on a Sevastopol ship repair facility by Ukrainian cruise missiles. The Ukrainian Air Force has confirmed that Storm Shadow and SCALP cruise missiles are the only ones of their kind currently being used by Ukraine
Thales To Provide In-Service Support for Royal Canadian Navy Vessels
Thales has announced that the Government of Canada has granted an in-service support (ISS) contract for Minor Warships and Auxiliary Vessels (MWAVs) to Thales Canada and Thales Australia in a joint venture. This contract is designed to maintain the operational readiness of the fleet and offers the flexibility to adjust the number of vessels serviced to meet the operational requirements of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), including Operation REASSURANCE, Canada's most extensive overseas mission for NATO assurance and deterrence in Central and Eastern Europe
Turkish Havelsan's Combat Management System for Indonesia's Upcoming Arrowhead 140 Frigates
Turkish firm Havelsan will supply its ‘Advent Combat management system (A-CMS) for Indonesias upcoming ‘Merah Putih Arrowhead 140 frigates. The Indonesian media has reported on this matter
Philippine Frigates Armed with French Anti-Torpedo System
French firm Naval Group said it armed two Filipino Jose Rizal-class frigates with an anti-torpedo system. The anti-torpedo reaction module has been integrated into the C-Guard decoy launching system on the two Jose Rizal class frigates of the Philippine Navy
Austal to Build Landing Craft Utility Vessels for U.S. Navy
Austal USA has won a modification contract worth $91.5 million to deliver three Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1700 class vessels
Hellenic Navy to Add Fleet Support Ship 'Perseus', Final U.S.-made Island-class Cutters...
The Hellenic Navy's upcoming multi-mission vessel 'Perseus' and the final pair of Island-class cutters arrived at Salamis Naval Base on September 1. In the coming weeks, 'Perseus' will undergo necessary modifications to prepare for its integration into the Greek Fleet
French DGA Orders 70 New Generation Fuel Tank Trucks
U.S. Army Awards Lockheed Martin $756M for Hypersonic Weapon System Enhancements
Singapore’s F-16 Crash Caused by Gyroscope Malfunction
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...
Have Iran-Israel Missile Attacks Enabled Mutual Deterrence?
Iran's April 13-14 missile strike against Israel marks a paradigm shift in Tehran's approach to Israel; from previously relying on...
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...