India May Lease Kilo-Class Russian Submarines
India is exploring the possibility of leasing a few kilo-class submarines from Russia, according to the Hindustan Times. After the recent INS Sindhurakshak blow up, the Indian Navys submarine arm is left with just 13 conventional submarines, with two under repair
Northrop Acoustic Nose Arrays for Indian Navy's Raytheon MK-54 Torpedo
The Indian Navy will procure acoustic nose arrays from Northrop Grumman for its recently acquired MK54 lightweight torpedoes. In 2012, India through a Foreign Military Sale awarded Raytheon a contract to obtain lightweight air-launched Mk-54 torpedoes
INS Sindhurakshak ‘Battle-Ready’ At The Time Of Explosion
The Russian shipyard in charge of the INS Sindhurakshaks overhaul and refit today issued a statement saying that the recent work on the sub has no connection to the explosion that occurred early Wednesday morning. “The vessel was battle-ready and technically sound,” an official at Zvezdochka shipyard told Interfax news agency...
Fire Started In Weapons Bay of Fully Armed Submarine
Indias newly upgraded kilo-class "battle-ready" submarine, the INS Sindhurakshak that was destroyed by a fire early Wednesday morning was reportedly fully-armed at the time of the incident. According to reports, the fire began in the weapons bay of the Russian-made submarine with torpedoes and missiles on board
Newly Refurbished Indian Submarine Gutted After Explosion
In a huge setback to the Indian Navy, the INS Sindhurakshak, Indias most advanced diesel-electric submarine was destroyed after an explosion broke out at a high-security military dockyard in Mumbai. According to reports, 18 Navy personnel are feared dead and the submerged half of the submarine is still under fire
South Korea Launches Fourth Submarine
South Korea yesterday launched its fourth 1,800-ton, 214-type submarine to boost its underwater warfare capabilities. The submarine was named after Kim Jwa-jin, the nation's famous general of independent forces during the period of the Japanese colonial rule of South Korea
Turkey Launches Assault Boat Competition
Turkish officials today launched a new competition to acquire 10 new assault boats, a program dubbed the “Turkish-type assault boat” after an official RFI was issued in July. “This will be a major contest for mostly local shipyards but there will be a foreign contest, too,” one official said on Monday
Japan Unveils $1.2 Billion Helicopter Carrier
Japan has unveiled its biggest warship today, a US$1.2 billion helicopter carrier, a 248-metre (810-feet) vessel, aimed at defending territorial claims
Vietnam To Receive First Black Hole Submarine In November
Russia is expected to deliver the first Varshavyanka class of the six submarines to Vietnam in November, officials announced today. The Varshavyanka class (Project 636M) of diesel-electric submarines, dubbed by the U
Spanish Air Force Pilots Land On Navy Ship
The Super Puma pilots of Spanish Air Force have landed on a Navy ship, marking the milestone in history of Armed Forces. Totally 8 deck landings were carried out by each Super Puma pilot, out of 16, on the Maritime Action Ship Tornado
INS Vikramaditya Achieves Top Speed, To Undergo Aviation Trials
The aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya formely knows as the Admiral Gorshkov recently underwent sea trails and achieved a top speed of over 30 knots in Russia. Following the extensive sea trails which is expected to be completed by September end, the long-delayed 44,500 tonne aircraft carrier renamed INS Vikramaditya is to be inducted in to the Indian Navy by the end of this year
Russia To Use Advanced Sensors For New Attack Submarine
Russia plans to use an advanced sonar system aboard the 885M Yasen-class attack submarine for early detection of enemies. The Novosibirsk, the third of eight Yasen-class boats (designated Graney-class by NATO), is to be laid down at the Sevmash shipyard near the White Sea on Friday
Japan to Explore Airbus’ Eurodrone as Maritime Surveillance Anti-submarine Warfare Craft
After Germany, UK Changes Warship Acquisition Plans
UK Army Unveils Challenger 3 Tank to Rival Russian Armata
Poland to Acquire Three A26 Submarines from Saab for $4.8 Billion
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Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
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China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
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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