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...
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...
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
US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship 21 Completes Acceptance Trials
Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 21, the future USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul, completed acceptance trials in Lake Michigan, manufacturer Lockheed Martin announced today. Trials included a full-power run, maneuverability testing, and surface and air detect-to-engage demonstrations of the ship's combat system
China Launches First Type 054A/P Frigate for Pakistan Navy
China on Sunday launched the first Type-054 frigate being built for the Pakistan Navy. “Launching ceremony of 1st state of the art Type-054 class frigate for Pakistan Navy, was held at Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard, China
Chinese PLA to Hold Large Scale Live-Fire Military Exercise in Yellow Sea
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) will hold large-scale, live-fire exercises in the Yellow Sea from September 22 – 26 which marks a major step-up in military drills this year. In recent months, the PLA has exercised in the South China Sea, East China Sea and Taiwan Straits
BAE Systems to Modernize USS Preble Destroyer Under a $103.5M Contract
BAE Systems has received a $103.5 million contract from the U
UK Warship, HMS Trent's Engine fails During Maiden Voyage
The newest warship in the Royal Navy's fleet has broken down at sea just days into her first voyage. HMS Trent's engine failed shortly after setting sail for a second time from Gibraltar, had spent three days
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Denmark Selects SAMP/T NG Air Defense System
Bangladesh Navy Signs Do228 Fleet Maintenance Deal with General Atomics AeroTec Systems
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
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...