Italian Navy Receive Second FREMM Vessel
The Italian Navy has received the second Frégate Européen multi-mission (FREMM) vessel, Virginio Fasan, during a ceremony held at Fincantieri shipyard, Italy. The delivery of the anti-submarine warfare (ASW) configured Virginio Fasan vessel is part of a contract awarded to Orizzonte Sistemi Navali to build ten vessels for the Italian Navy...
Lockheed Martin Launch New LCS Milwaukee
Lockheed Martin today launched fifth Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), Milwaukee at the Marinette Marine Corporation shipyard. "It is a true privilege to serve as the sponsor for this ship as she begins her journey of service and commitment to our powerful Fleet," said Mrs
New Borey-Class Submarine To Enter Service With Russian Navy
The second new Borey class ballistic missile submarine will enter Russian Navy service on Saturday, according to RIA Novosti. “The commissioning of the ship into the fleet, as well as a flag-raising ceremony on the ballistic missile submarine Alexander Nevsky, is planned for December 21,” a Russian official was quoted as...
Thales Sign Agreement For Polish OPV-Class Ship
Thales signed an agreement worth about 100 million Euros with Poland to supply equipment for building OPV-class ship Slazak (Silesian). The agreements cover the supply of an Integrated Combat System (contractor Thales Nederland BV) and an Integrated Communications System (Thales Electronic Systems GmbH), according to DziennikZbrojny
Cameroon Receives ARESA 2400 CPV Defender And ARESA 2300 Landing Craft
The Cameroonian Navy has taken delivery of two new 24m-long ARESA 2400 CPV Defender and one new 23m-long ARESA 2300 LD Craft to help the force safeguard their maritime domains. Cameroon's Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Jean Mendoua, commissioned the 23m Aresa 2300 landing craft and two 24m Aresa 2400...
US Navy Successfully Tests Missile-Range Instrumentation Vessel
The US Navy has successfully conducted final contract trials of missile range instrumentation ship USNS Howard O Lorenzen off the San Diego coast. During the trials, the vessel validated its systems including main propulsion, damage control, supply, deck, navigation, habitability, electrical systems and operations
Selex Wins ANZAC Frigates Support Contract Worth 125 million Euros
Selex ES has won a contract worth about 125 million euros to provide and support modernization of communication systems of the Royal Australian Navys (RAN) eight ANZAC-Class frigates, as part of the SEA1442 Phase 4 programme. The company has been established to play a leading role in the delivery and support of the programme and will be the focal point for the transfer of skills and experience to Australian industry
DRS Technologies To Continue Arleigh Missile Destroyers Modernization Program Support
DRS Technologies has been awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity five-year contract with a total potential value of up to $22 million for upgrades to the repair station consoles (RSC) on DDG 51-class ships. RSC systems automate and integrate shipboard damage control communications to increase the survivability of battle-damaged ships
First Russian Varshavyanka-Class Stealth Submarine Launched
The Russian Navy's first of six Varshavyanka-class diesel-electric submarines, Novorossiisk, has been floated out by a St. Petersburg-based shipyard
Singapore To Buy Two German Submarines
Singapore is acquiring two new submarines from German defence contractor ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems with delivery to take place in 2020, Defense ministry said in a statement. It said the deal included a logistics package and a crew training arrangement in Germany, but the cost is not declared yet
Thales To Continue RAN Adelaide Frigate Support
Thales will continue to support the Royal Australian Navys (RANs) Adelaide Class FFG frigate combat system under a contract extension announced on 27 November. The three year extension will see the company support on-board systems and associated facilities to ensure the FFG combat systems capability is effectively sustained leading into the future transition to the countrys new Air Warfare Destroyers
US Navy Install Next Generation Tactical Afloat Network Aboard USS McCampbell
The US Navy has completed installation of consolidated afloat network and enterprise services (CANES), the first operational next generation tactical afloat network, onboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile vessel USS McCampbell. Prior to installation of the Northrop Grumman-developed CANES, USS McCampbell has undergone sea trials to demonstrate how the network would perform in an operational environment while meeting mission needs
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Pentagon Funds Project to Extract Rare Earths from E-Waste
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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