Philippine Navy to get first S.Korean Jose-Rizal Frigate next week
The Philippine Navy will take the delivery of first of the two ordered Jose Rizal-class frigates built by South Koreas Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI). Vice Admiral Giovanni Bacordo announced on May 15 that the boat will set sail from Ulsan shipyard in South Korea on May 18 and will arrive in...
Steel Cut for French Navy’s First of 4 Replenishment Vessels
The steel plate of the first of the four new Bâtiments Ravitailleurs de Force (BRF) – replenishment vessels – of the French Navy has been cut today during a ceremony held in the Chantiers de lAtlantique shipyard. The order for the construction of the four ships was notified in January 2019...
New Anti-Coronavirus Measures Aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt
The US Navy will adopt new measures aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) aircraft carrier to protect crew from possible COVID-19 infection. “Theodore Roosevelts crew will also be implementing new measures to protect the crew from possible exposure to the novel coronavirus
Russia to Test Pantsir Close-in-Weapon-System on Warship
Russia will soon test the naval version of the Pantsir close-in-weapon-system (CIWS) after mounting it on new Project 22800 missile corvettes. In its naval avatar, the Pantsir CIWS will defend against drones and low flying threats to naval ships
Egyptian Navy’s Last French Gowind Corvette Launched
Naval Group has announced the launching of fourth and final Gowind 2500 corvette for the Egyptian Navy. “The launching of the Luxor, the 4th Gowind corvette shows the impressive capabilities of Alexandria shipyard,” the company
China’s Type 075 LHD Undergoes Main Engine Ignition Test
China has begun engine ignition tests of the Navys first Type 075 landing helicopter dock (LHD). Development work on Type 075 helicopter carriers began in 2011
Swedish Navy Receives Modernized A19 Submarine HSwMS Gotland
The Swedish Navy (Svenska Marinen) has taken the delivery of A19 Submarine HSwMS Gotland following a series of upgrades including new air independent propulsion (AIP) and combat systems. “HMS Gotland is now the most modern, quietest and most efficient submarine in the Baltic and the North Sea
India Commissions Coast Guard Ship, Interceptor Boats
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) commissioned three new vessels- ICGS Sachet ship, and C-450 and C-451 Interceptor Boats (IB), today in Goa. “Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh commissioned Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sachet and two interceptor boats (IBs) C-450 and C-451 in Goa via video conference from here today,” the Indian Ministry of Defense said in a statement
COVID-19 treated as H1N1 aboard French Navy’s Charles de Gaulle Carrier...
A lapse of judgement by the French authorities in managing coronavirus cases aboard the Navys Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier including treating it like the H1N1 flu, lead to a massive COVID-19 outbreak on the ship. “In the light of information that we have today — I insist on the word today — there were mistakes in the assessment of measures in the fight against coronavirus
BAE Systems’ Develops 6000 Meter Rated Underwater Unmanned Vehicle
BAE Systems Riptide division has developed the first prototype of a 6000 meter rated underwater unmanned vehicle (UUV). This depth in a small UUV will allow unparalleled flexibility and cost efficiency by taking on missions unprecedented for the small class of UUVs, reducing the barriers to access the deep ocean, a BAE Systems statement said
US Navy Awards Boeing $1.9B to Supply Saudi Arabia with SLAM ER...
The United States Navy has awarded Boeing $1.9 billion combined to supply Stand-off Land Attack Missile – Expanded Response (SLAM-ER) missiles to Saudi Arabia
Iran Constitutes 4 Teams to Investigate Ship 'Friendly Fire' Incident
Iran has set up four teams to probe the recent “friendly fire” accident involving the Navys “Konarak” ship, the cause of which is shrouded in mystery. “Four teams of experts, representing the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, the Defense Ministry, the Army and the Navy, have been dispatched to the scene of the fatal accident to investigate the case,” Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Commander of the Iranian Navy, told reporters on Tuesday
Pentagon to Arm Warfighters with ‘Made in America’ Low-Cost Drones
Norway to Buy 9 Sikorsky HH-60W Helicopters Worth $2.6 Billion
L3Harris Delivers First Overhauled P-8A Poseidon from 139-Aircraft Navy Fleet
South Korea’s DAPA Finishes Incheon Class Frigate Search Radar Upgrade
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...