Germany Procures RBS15 Anti-Ship Missiles from Saab
Germanys Diehl Defence has placed a $194 million order for Saab RBS15 anti-ship missiles. This order is part of a framework agreement between Saab and Diehl Defence, which offers the possibility for additional procurement in the future, where Saabs share is up to approximately 1
Keel Laid for Indian Navy’s Third Project 17A Stealth Frigate
Keel of the third ship (Yard- 12653) of the Indian Navy P17A class stealth frigates was laid on 10 Sep 2020. The keel laying ceremony was conducted through an e-platform in the presence of Vice Admiral R B Pandit, Chief of Staff, HQWNC and Vice Admiral Narayan Prasad CMD of...
S.Korea Upgrades Combat Capability of 3200-Ton Destroyer
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said Wednesday it upgraded combat system and target detection capabilities of the navys Yan Manchun 3200-ton destroyer. The warship was delivered to the Navy at the Jinhae naval base in the southeastern city of Changwon
China Commences Exercises to Test Deploying Dual-Aircraft Carrier Combat Group
Chinese two aircraft carriers Shandong and Liaoning, embarked on a training voyages in the Bohai Sea and Yellow Sea respectively last week which Chinese media said was for simultaneous exercises. This is the first time China has deployed two aircraft carriers in exercises simultaneously
Thales to Modernize Indonesian Frigate with Radars, Missiles
The Indonesian Ministry of Defence has asked Thales Group to modernize KRI Usman-Harun multi-role light frigate. In March 2020, Indonesias defence ministry formally launched the modernisation, signing an agreement with lead contractor, PT Len, and Thales, to upgrade KRI Usman-Harun – with completion expected by 2023, Thales said in a
Singapore Navy’s German Invincible-Class Sub Begins Sea Trials
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)s first Type 218SG Invincible-class submarine being built by Germanys Thyssenkrupp departed for sea trials Monday. The vessel is first of four customized Type 218SG diesel-electric submarines that are slated to be delivered from 2021 to replace the four refurbished Challenger- and Archer- class submarines that RSN has operated for more than two decades
Ukraine to Form 3 Teams of Neptune Missile Launchers
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence announced today that it will set up three naval teams to handle Neptune coastal missile system in 2021. “Next year, the Ukrainian Navy will form three divisions of the RK-360MC ground-based cruise missile coastal complex
China's Shandong Carrier Heads Out For Drills With J-15 Mock-Up
China's Shandong Aircraft carrier, expected to achieve initial combat capability by year-end, headed out Tuesday for combat drills with full-scale models of J-15 jet and a Z-8 helicopter. Shandong departed Dalian Shipyard to take part in the drills, on September 1
China Launches eighth Type 055, 25th Type 052D Destroyers
The Chinese Navy launched its eighth Type 055 and 25th Type 052D destroyers at Dalian Shipyard, Liaoning Province, on Sunday morning. On Friday, the service decommissioned two Type 051 destroyers- Zhanjiang and Zhuhai- marking the retirement of China's all first generation indigenous destroyers
New Russian Nuclear Subs to carry 4,000km-Range Kalibr Missiles
The Russian Navys Project 885M multi-purpose nuclear-powered submarines will be armed with upgraded Kalibr-M cruise missiles that have a range of over 4,000km. “The new submarines, Voronezh and Vladivostok, will carry new Kalibr-M missiles with a firing range of over 4,000km,” a source in the defense industry was quoted as saying by
Chinese Navy’s Type 075 First Amphibious Assault Ship Completes Maiden Sea Trial
The Chinese Navy's first Type 075 amphibious assault ship has successfully completed its first sea trial where its propulsion, navigation and communication system was tested. The vessel is China's first independently developed amphibious assault ship, and has strong capabilities in amphibious combat and carrying out a diverse range of tasks, Senior Colonel Wu Qian, a Defense Ministry spokesperson announced at a press conference in Beijing today
General Atomics Wins Developmental Contract for Naval Propulsor Hardware
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) announced Tuesday that it has been awarded a developmental contract by Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) to work on naval propulsor hardware. The deal includes provision of manufacturing design drawings, engineering, fabrication, inspection, and assembly of prototype propulsor, shafting and bearing components as well as the equipment needed to support propulsor research & development, testing and evaluation
Turkey’s Aselsan Conducts First Firing of Tolun Missile for Ground-to-Ground Engagements
U.K., Norway Working on Defense Pact to Deter Russia
UAE's ADASI Selects Turkish Radar for its Garmoosha Rotary Wing UAV
Philippines Aircraft Descended to Chinese Helicopter Altitude: Chinese PLA
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