Russia’s Project 955A Nuclear Powered Strategic Submarine Enters Final Trials
Russias Project 955A (Borei-A) nuclear-powered strategic submarine ‘Knyaz Vladimir has commenced final trials before it enters service with the Navy, the Northern Fleets press office reported on Wednesday. "On Tuesday evening, the cruiser set off for the White Sea from Severodvinsk for final trials," the press office said in a statement...
Iranian Vessel Sinks During Anti-Ship Missile Testing, 19 Dead
The Iranian Navys “Konarak” logistics vessel sank after reportedly being hit by a new anti-ship missile fired prematurely from a frigate during tests conducted near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. The “friendly fire” has left 19 sailors dead and 15 more wounded
US Navy to Deploy MQ-8C Fire Scout ‘Helicopter’ UAV in 2021
One of the largest reconnaissance and surveillance UAVs, Northrop Grummans Fires Scout, built from a Bell 407 Helicopter is scheduled for deployment with the US Navy in 2021. The US Navy, with support from Northrop Grumman commenced flight testing of the MQ-8C Fire Scout equipped with the Leonardo AN/ZPY-8 radar in...
Repaired Russian Aircraft Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov’s Sea Trials Planned for end-2022
Russia's only aircraft carrier, Admiral Kuznetsov, which is under repair since 2017 will be ready for sea trails in end-2022. Manufacturer Zvyozdochka Shipyard posted a $3
French shipyard Socarenam Bags Polish Coast Guard Ship deal
Poland is poised to acquire new 60-meter coast guard ships from French Socarenem company to replace their ageing SKS-40 boats. European Border and Coast Guard Agency, also known as Frontex, has granted €22 million for the purchase of the ships, reports
Russian Nuclear-capable Underwater Drone to Enter Service in September
The second submarine to serve as a carrier of Russias Poseidon nuclear-capable underwater drones is likely to be floated out in late June. The first basic carrier of Poseidon drones, a Project 09852 special-purpose nuclear sub, the Belgorod, was floated out on April 23, 2019 and is expected to enter service with the Russian Navy in September
ASELSAN Sells Remote-Controlled Weapons Station to Bahrain
Turkish defense firm, ASELSAN, has signed a new sales contract for the supply of remote-controlled weapons station to the Kingdom of Bahrain. This is the Turkish firmss second contract for the RCWS in less than a month
US Navy Awards Huntington Ingalls $187M for Amphibious Assault Ship LHA 9
Huntington Ingalls Industries-owned Ingalls Shipbuilding division has received a $187.46 million advance procurement contract from the US Navy to provide long-lead-time material and advance procurement activities for amphibious assault ship LHA 9
Australia to spend $90B for 12 Attack-class Submarines
Australias ambitious project to jointly build 12 Attack-class submarines with the France is now estimated to cost nearly $90 billion, up by 12% (or $10 billion) in five months. The forecast doesnt include the whole-of-life cost of about $145 billion of sustaining the boats
China’s Liaoning Completes Exercise in South China Sea
The Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Navys Liaoning aircraft carrier returned to Qingdao naval port in Shandong Province, from the South China Sea (SCS) following the completion of month-long exercises. The Liaoning aircraft carrier task group returned on April 30 after wrapping up the comprehensive back-to-back attack-defense mock battles, Xinhua reported Friday
Italian Design Chosen for the US Navy’s New FFG-X Guided-Missile Frigates
The US Navy has selected Marinette Marine, a subsidiary of Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, to build 10 new FFG(X) class of guided-missile frigates. On Thursday, the Pentagon announced it awarded Wisconsin-based Marinette Marine Corp
Initial Sea Trials of Singapore's Smart Maritime Autonomous Vessel Complete
Singapore's ST Engineering has announced the completion of initial sea trials of its first Smart Maritime Autonomous Vessel (SMAV) in April 2020. The vessel uses collision avoidance algorithm in accordance with International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) rules in overtaking, head-on and crossing
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...