Indian, South African Navies Sign Agreement on Submarine Crew Safety
The Indian Navy and the South African Navy have formalized an Implementing Agreement (IA) focused on ensuring the safety of the South African Navy's submarine crew in the event of distress or accidents. This agreement, signed by Admiral Dinesh K
Thyssenkrupp, NVL Announce Joint Venture to Develop F127 Air Defense Frigate
German companies thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL) Group revealed plans to establish a joint venture aimed at constructing the MEKO A-400 AMD, a new air defense frigate for the German Navy, designated as the Type F127. The cooperation agreement was signed by Oliver Burkhard, CEO of thyssenkrupp Marine...
Marine Rafale Contract with India by Year End: French Media
Dassault Aviation expects to sign a contract with India for the sale of 26 marine Rafale jets by this year end for use on the INS Vikrant aircraft carrier. "I think we can expect another contract (for Rafale) before the end of the year
Korean Hanwha Offers Hydrogen Fuel-cell Powered Submarine for Polish Submarine Contract
South Korean Hanwha is pitted against leading shipbuilders from France and Germany in the Polish submarine procurement contract offering its most advanced submarine, the Jangbogo - Ⅲ (KSS-III) to the Polish Navy. Hanwha is proposing an integrated security solution based on the trust and technology it has secured by supplying K9...
Russian "Spy" Whale Found Dead Off Norway
A beluga whale named Hvaldimir, famous for its unusual harness and suspected Russian espionage ties, has been found dead near Risavika Bay, Norway. Hvaldimir was first discovered in 2019 near the island of Ingoya, around 300 km (190 miles) from the Russian maritime border
Japanese Coast Guard to Build its Biggest Ship Ever
The Japan Coast Guard plans to build its biggest patrol ship to enhance its disaster and emergency response capabilities, officials announced Tuesday. The coast guard's largest current patrol ship is 150 meters long and weighs 6,500 tons
Belgium and the Netherlands Acquire K-STER Mine Warfare Systems from Exail
EXAIL Technologies has secured a €60 million contract to provide the Belgian and Dutch navies with twelve robotic underwater mine countermeasure systems and several hundred K-STER drones as part of the BENL program. K-STER drones are used in the final phase of missions to neutralize underwater threats identified by other drones in the UMIS system
Turkish Navy Commissions First Air Independent Propulsion Submarine, TCG Piri Reis
The Turkish Navy commissioned its first Type-214TN air-independent propulsion (AIP) submarine, TCG Piri Reis (S-330), during a ceremony at Aksaz Naval Base. At the same event, official sea trials for the second Reis-class submarine, TCG Hizir Reis (S-331), commenced, and the third submarine, TCG Murat Reis (S-332), was docked for fitting
Australia Commences Nuclear Submarine Maintenance
Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have initiated the Submarine Tendered Maintenance Period (STMP) at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia today. This event marks a milestone in the AUKUS partnership, which aims to enhance stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region
Anduril’s Ghost Shark Autonomous Undersea Vehicle Arrives in U.S. for the First...
The Ghost Shark, an advanced Extra-Large Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (XL-AUV) developed by Anduril, arrived in the United States for the first time on August 20. Transported via a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-17A, this marks an important step in expanding the testing capabilities of the Ghost Shark, allowing for concurrent trials on both sides of the Pacific and facilitating collaboration with U
Anduril Australia Establishes First Manufacturing Facility for Ghost Shark XL-AUVs
Anduril Australia is set to establish its first Australian manufacturing facility for the production of Ghost Shark Extra Large Autonomous Undersea Vehicles (XL-AUVs). The new factory will have the capacity to produce significant quantities of these advanced underwater vehicles, both for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and its allies in the Asia-Pacific region
Keel Laid For Sweden’s Torpedo Recovery, Anti-mine Ships
U.K. Royal Navy’s New Mini Helicopter Drone Debuts on Operations in Gulf...
Netherlands Extends Deployment of MQ-9 Reapers in Romania Until 2026
First Batch of 'Ready To Fly' Russian Engines Shipped For Installation on...
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