First Turkish-made Frigate for Ukraine Starts Sea Trials
Ukrainian Navys future warship, the Turkey-built MILGEM Ada-class Hetman Ivan Mazepa corvette, has initiated its sea acceptance tests. Constructed under the MİLGEM Project by Turkey's STM, this vessel represents the first of four corvettes nearing completion
China Offers Indonesia Submarine Being Built for Thailand
Video China is reportedly offering to sell Indonesia a half-built Yuan-class submarine originally ordered by Thailand, with the flexibility to include a German-made engine if desired by Jakarta
Third Mine Countermeasure Vessel of Belgian-Dutch Program Launched
Naval Group has
European Defence Agency Launches Phase 3 of Modular Lightweight Minesweeping Project
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has initiated the third phase of its Modular Lightweight Minesweeping Next Generation (MLM-NG) project. With a budget of approximately
Construction Begins on Canada’s First River Class Destroyer
The Canadian defense ministry has announced the start of construction for the countrys new fleet of Canadian Surface Combatants (CSC) today. The new fleet will be known as River-class destroyers, with the first three ships named His Majestys Canadian Ships (HMCS) Fraser, Saint-Laurent, and Mackenzie
Swedish Defence Materiel Administration Orders Combat Boats
Saab has received an order valued approximately SEK 400 million ($37 million) from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for ten combat boats. The contract period begins in 2024 and deliveries will be made continuously over the coming years
Italian Navy Orders Fourth Fincantieri U212NFS Submarine
The Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière dArmement (OCCAR) has exercised an option to build the fourth new-generation submarine under the U212NFS (Near Future Submarine) program for the Italian Navy. The
Denmark to Station Frigates at its Ports to Perform NATO Naval Duties
Due to air defense system issues on the frigate Iver Huitfeldt during its deployment in the Red Sea, Denmark will modify its NATO contribution by stationing frigates at Danish ports for the latter half of 2024. Initially, the frigates Iver Huitfeldt and Niels Juel were scheduled to alternate as the flagship of NATO's naval force (SNMG1) from July to November 2024
Naval Group Delivers Al Emarat Corvette to the U.A.E.
The delivery ceremony of the Gowind corvette Al Emarat, ordered by the United Arab Emirates from Naval Group, took place on June 27, 2024, in Lorient. The event was attended by an official delegation from the U
PT PAL Indonesia, Naval Group Commence Collaboration on Scorpene Evolve Submarine Construction
PT PAL Indonesia and Naval Group have
Germany Allocates Funds for German-Norwegian Supersonic Missile Development Project 'Tyrfing'
The Budget Committee of the German Bundestag
Lockheed Martin Secures $534M Contract for Conventional Prompt Strike Development
Lockheed Martin Space has received a $534 million contract modification to support systems engineering, development, and testing for the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program. The work under this contract is expected to be completed by June 19, 2025
DoD Awards XTEND $8.8 Million Contract for AI-Powered PSIO sUAS
U.S. Approves $4.69 Billion Upgrade of Egypt’s M1A1 Abrams Tanks into M1A1SA...
American Hypersonic Missiles in Sight as Russia Forms First S-500 Air Defense...
Houthi Missile Hits Israel’s Tel Aviv, 16 Injured
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
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...