Dutch Navy Ship Faces Technical Delays En Route to Red Sea Amid...
The Dutch navy vessel Zr.Ms
Chinese Aircraft Carrier ‘Fujian’ Completes Maiden Sea Trials
The Chinese Navy's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, returned to Shanghai Jiangnan Shipyard at around 3 p.m
German Consortium Wins Contract for Franco-German Maritime Airborne Warfare System Study
The German MAWS GbR, a consortium consisting of ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH, HENSOLDT Sensors GmbH, and Diehl Defence GmbH & Co. KG, was awarded a contract on April 25, for the second national supplementary study related to the Franco-German Maritime Airborne Warfare System (MAWS) project
Hensoldt to Provide Radars, Air Traffic Management Systems for Royal Fleet Auxiliary...
Navantia UK has contracted Hensoldt UK to supply advanced radar and navigation systems for the UK Royal Fleet Auxiliarys (RFA) three new Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships. This equipment includes Hensoldt's Quadome Naval 3D Air and Surface Surveillance Radar, Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems, and Kelvin Hughes Integrated Navigation Bridge Systems...
Northrop Grumman’s Manta Ray UUV Prototype Completes In-Water Testing
The Manta Ray prototype, an uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) developed by Northrop Grumman, has completed comprehensive in-water testing off the coast of Southern California during February and March 2024, DARPA announced today. The testing showcased the vehicle's hydrodynamic performance, demonstrating its ability to operate submerged using all propulsion and steering modes,...
China's Third Aircraft Carrier, Fujian Commences First Sea Trial
China's third aircraft carrier, named the Fujian, embarked on its first sea trial session on Wednesday from Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai. China Central Television broadcasted footage of the Fujian leaving the shipyard live on social media
China Launches First Hangor-class Submarine for Pakistan Navy
China has launched the first Hangor-class submarine for the Pakistan Navy at the Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group's Shuangliu Base in Wuhan. The event was attended by Pakistan Navy Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf, highlighting the close military cooperation between China and Pakistan
South Korea Approves New FFX Batch-IV Frigate Program
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) approved the 'Ulsan Class Batch-IV Project', also known as FFX Batch-IV, during the 161st Defense Project Promotion Committee meeting held on April 26 at the Ministry of Defense in Yongsan. The ROK Navy and DAPA strongly support the FFX Batch-IV initiative to replace the FFX Batch-III ‘Chungnam class frigates, aiming to procure six new frigates by 2032 with the same design
France's Third Barracuda Submarine Begins Nuclear Reactor Startup
The nuclear boiler room of the SNA Tourville, the third submarine in France's Barracuda series, initiated its nuclear propulsion reactor in Cherbourg on April 24, as announced by the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA). The nuclear boiler room for these submarines was developed under the project management of the CEA (Atomic Energy and Alternative Energies Commission)
Kongsberg's HUGIN Endurance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Completes Factory Acceptance Tests
Kongsberg Discovery's business area, Kongsberg Discovery, has announced the completion of factory acceptance testing for the first production system of their long-range Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) called HUGIN Endurance. Sea trials for the first production unit began in September 2023 and concluded with a successful demonstration of the AUV's capabilities to the customer in March 2024
Naval Group Lays Keel for Third FDI Frigate for Greece
French shipbuilder Naval Group announced on Wednesday that it has laid the keel for the third Hellenic defence and intervention frigate (FDI) HS Formion in Lorient on April 15. The first Hellenic Shipn (HS), HS Kimon, was launched in October 2023, with its PSIM (Platform Management System) installed in November, followed by harbor trials beginning in early March and the Electrical Distribution system powering up the ship
Thyssenkrupp Launches Fourth Type 218SG Submarine for Singapore
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems shipyard launched the fourth submarine in the Type 218SG construction program, named the ‘Inimitable, for the Singapore Navy on April 22 in Kiel. The design of the Type 218SG submarines is focused on minimizing signature detection
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