Engine Upgrade to Make Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov “Smoke-free”
Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov will receive an upgrade to its boilers and fuel system to drastically reduce its exhaust smoke. The carrier will return to the Russian Navy after repair in 2022, Alexey Rakhmanov, president of the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) in an interview to Interfax News Agency last
Australian Warship gets BAE Mast Under AMCAP Program
The Royal Australian Navys third Anzac-class frigate has received a new mast built by BAE Systems as part of its Anzac Class Midlife Capability Assurance Program (AMCAP). The Navys HMAS Warramunga warship is currently at Henderson Shipyard, Western Australia
Indian Navy to Source Locally-developed Torpedo Decoy System
The Indian MoD has concluded a contract with indigenous organizations to source Advanced Torpedo Decoy System ‘Maareech capable of being fired from all frontline warships. Design and Development of this anti-torpedo decoy system has been undertaken indigenously
France to Build 10 Boats under Future Ocean Patrol Program
The French MODs Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has launched the Future Ocean Patrol Program (FOPP) to build 10 FOPP boats. Florence Parly, Minister of the Armed Forces, assembled on June 10 a Ministerial Investment Committee devoted to the launching of the future ocean patrol program
Northrop Grumman Awarded $333Mn to Produce 3 MQ-4C Triton UAVs for Australia
Northrop Grumman is awarded a $333,401,760 modification for the production and delivery of three low-rate initial production MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft for the government of Australia. The contract includes two main operating bases and one forward operating base in an integrated functional capability-four and multiple-intelligence configuration, with associated export compliance and...
GE to Provide LM2500 Gas Turbines for Turkey's Naval Replenishment Ship
GE Marine has won a contract from Sefine Shipyard to provide two LM2500 marine gas turbines to power the Turkish Naval Forces new Fleet Replenishment Ship. Known as the DIMDEG project, this new-generation ship will satisfy the fuel, water transport and supply needs of Turkeys surface combatants in the open seas around the world
Greek, Israeli Shipyards to build Themistocles Corvettes
Greek ONEX Neorion Shipyards and Israel Shipyards signed a cooperation agreement for the construction of the Themistocles-class corvette during Greek Prime Ministers visit to Israel on June 16. The first step in this agreement will be the co-production of the Themistocles corvette
Iran Test-fires Naval Khordad Air Defense System
Images of an anti-aircraft missile mounted on a small naval vessel have appeared in Iranian media amidst official claims that Tehran has test-fired a sea-based version of the Khordad air defense system. Iranian news outlets showed images of the missile firing off the coast of Iran on Friday
German MoD Signs 4.6Bn euro Contract to Buy 4 MKS-180 Combat Ships
Germany's Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) on June 19 placed an order with Damen Shipyards for the construction of four MKS-180 frigates for the German Navy. Damen is the main contractor for this complex project which it is undertaking, together with partners Blohm+Voss and Thales, in Germany
Won’t Reinstate Captain of Coronavirus-hit Aircraft Carrier: US Navy
The United States Navy on Friday said it will not reinstate Capt. Brett E
BAE Systems Scores US Navy Deal for MK 38 MOD 3 Machine
BAE Systems has won a $18.77 million US Navy contract for the production of the MK 38 MOD 3 machine gun system (MGS) and associated spares
Austal Acquires 6 BAE Pacific 24 Rigid Inflatable Boats for Trinidad and...
BAE Systems has sold six customised Pacific 24 Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) to Australias Austal to equip two Cape-class Patrol Boats they are building for the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard. The P24s seating arrangements - six passengers and two crew - will be specially configured for coast guard operations, including the ability to remove seats in order to boost carrying capacity and carry different loads including stretcher patients or different numbers of passengers
Portuguese Air Force Joins KC-390 Surveillance Upgrade Studies with Embraer, Brazil
Sweden Acquires Four C-390 Millennium Aircraft from Embraer
HENSOLDT Expands Partnership with Czech Armed Forces on Artillery Command System
Norway Completes F-35 Procurement with Final Deliveries from Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...