Modernized Russian Frigate Fires New Artillery Systems in Sea of Japan
The Russian Pacific Fleets Marshal Shaposhnikov modernized frigate has fired new artillery systems Peter the Great Gulf, the largest gulf of the Sea of Japan. “The frigate successfully launched an anti-ship cruise missile of the Uranium complex against a towed sea shield
S.Korea Deploys Underwater Mine Disposal Robots
The South Korean military have deployed ten locally-built unmanned underwater mine disposal vehicles. Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said Tuesday that the marine robots developed by Daeyang Electric Co
Russia Launches Akula-I Nuclear Submarine Following Modernization
Russia has launched its K-328 Leopard Project 971 Akula-I class submarine in Severodvinsk following modernization. The Leopard became the first third-generation vessel to undergo medium repair and deep modernization at Zvezdochka Shipyard under the Navys upgrade project, the Russian defense ministry announced
Turkey Picks Okean Shipyard to Build Ukrainian Corvettes
Turkey will construct corvettes for the Ukrainian Navy at Okean Shipyard in the Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv. In a statement, the shipyard said the warships will be built under agreements signed between the two countries in October and on December 15
Northrop to Produce Additional Supersonic Target Vehicles for U.S. Navy
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a production contract for 19 GQM-163A “Coyote” supersonic sea-skimming target (SSST) vehicles. The $57 million award could be worth up to $250 million with options for an additional 84 target vehicles
COVID-19 Outbreak Abroad Wasp-Class Ship USS Essex, Many Crew Replaced
Sailors onboard the Navys USS Essex were hit by the coronavirus, forcing the service to assign replacement personnel to fill in for those sick. An unidentified sailor of the USS Essex said in an interview to
Saab Delivers Second Upgraded Gotland-class Submarine to Swedish Navy
Saab has delivered HMS Uppland, the second submarine of Gotland-class to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) after a Mid-life upgrade. aking all necessary measures to ensure the submarine's operational availability, the upgrade includes new sensors and navigation systems, giving the vessel enhanced capabilities
Australia Announces Start of Prototyping on Hunter Frigate Program
Australia announced the official start of the prototyping phase of the Hunter Class Frigate Program today. The prime contractor for the program, BAE Systems Maritime Australia, a subsidiary of BAE Systems Australia, will build five prototype blocks to test the production systems, develop the facilities and ensure the workforce is trained to build the Hunter class frigates
U.S. Navy Chooses GE Gas Turbine for Constellation-Class Frigate Propulsion System
GE Marine announced today it will provide Fincantieri Marinette Marine with a GE LM2500+G4 aeroderivative marine gas turbine to power the Navys first Constellation class (FFG 62) frigate. GE also will provide the gas turbine auxiliary skids (electric start, fuel forwarding and water wash systems) and the gas turbine control system
China Scoffs at Taiwan's First 'Aircraft Carrier Killer' Corvette
China has dismissed Taiwans first indigenously made ‘aircraft carrier killer corvette claiming that the islands warship will be a target for PLA aircraft even before its weapons can reach Beijings large ships. Taiwan launched the first heavily-armed 700-ton Tuo Chiang-class corvette named Ta Chiang in Yilan county on Tuesday
British Army Declares Readiness to Counter Russian Threats
Australia Delivers Guardian-Class Patrol Boat to Fiji
Australia, India Agree on Air-to-Air Refuelling Cooperation
New Dutch-made Satellite to Strengthen Military Intelligence by 2027
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
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...