Construction Begins on France’s First 3G Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine
France's inaugural third-generation nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SNLE 3G) saw its steel cutting ceremony held at Naval Group's shipyard in Cherbourg on March 20, marking the commencement of the project. Launched in February 2021, the SNLE 3G (Sous-marin nucléaire lanceur dengins – 3rd generation) program for the French Navy integrates various...
Naval Group Selected to Provide 4 Barracuda Class Submarines to the Netherlands
The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has selected Naval Group to provide submarines from the Barracuda family for its Submarine Replacement Capability project. This award decision concludes a stringent selection process and opens a period of exclusive discussions leading to the signature of a contract
Asia-Pacific Customer Orders HII’s REMUS 620 UUV
HII has received an order for a REMUS 620 unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) from an international customer in the Indo-Pacific Region. The customized, medium-class REMUS 620 UUV will be built and delivered in 2024 by HIIs Mission Technologies division and will be used for monitoring and data collection missions
Turkish ASELSAN’s Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Completes Diving Test
The diving test of Turkey's first Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV). DERİNGÖZ, developed by ASELSAN, has been completed
Inspired by Ukraine’s use of Unmanned Attack Boats, Europe Kicks off Similar...
Following the success of Ukraine in bringing down Russian warships using small unmanned boats, the European Defence Fund (EDF) has launched a project led by an Estonian firm, Baltic Workboats to develop similar drone vessels. The EUROGUARD project has officially commenced in Estonia with an investment of almost 100 million
India’s DRDO Developing Autonomous Underwater Vehicle
Indias Defence Research and Development Organization is developing a High Endurance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (HEAUV). “Maiden Surface run of High Endurance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (HEAUV) meeting all the mission parameters were carried out successfully at Cochin Shipyard, International Ship Repair Facility(ISRF) Jetty, Kochi,” the
Saab-Damen Partnership to Pitch C-71 Submarines to Canada
Saab and Damen which are building the Expeditionary C-71 submarines for the Netherlands Navy, will be offering the vessel for the Canadian Navys diesel-electric submarines replacement program. CEO of Damen Shipyards Arnout Damen and CEO of Saab Micael Johansson made the decision this week to export together the submarine, which has been developed for the Royal Netherlands Navy to replace the current Walrus class
China Announces Fourth Aircraft Carrier
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has officially announced the country's fourth aircraft carrier, stating that queries regarding whether it will be nuclear-powered or conventional will be addressed soon. Yuan Huazhi, the political commissar of the PLA Navy, disclosed this information during the ongoing two sessions in Beijing while addressing questions about the carrier's propulsion system and its strategic role
Fincantieri-Alexandria Shipyard MoU to Focus on Exploring New Vessel Opportunities for Egyptian...
Fincantieri and the Alexandria Shipyard in Egypt formally established a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Doha, delineating essential principles for collaborative discussions, with the main emphasis on exploring new vessel opportunities for the Egyptian Navy's programs. The MOU is aimed at setting out the principles for discussions which will mainly focus on investigating new opportunities with the Alexandria Shipyard for new vessels to be built by the Alexandria Shipyard or other facilities, to be mutually agreed
Qatari Firms Unveil Autonomous Surface Vessels at DIMDEX Exhibition
Qatari companies have presented advancements in autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) at the ongoing Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX), showcasing their contributions to the evolving landscape of maritime technology. Private-owned firm Performance Marine, in collaboration with L3Harris, introduced the 'Suhail,' a 39-foot autonomous surface vessel constructed entirely in Doha
U.S. Confirms Attack on USS Carney by Yemen, Disputes Houthi Claim of...
The Houthi movement in Yemen claimed to have targeted two American warships in the Red Sea, but the U.S
Turkey's Dearsan Shipyard Secures Contract to Supply Qatar with Fast Attack Craft
Qatar's Ministry of Defense inked a deal on Tuesday with the Turkish company Dearsan Shipyard for the acquisition of two FAC 50 fast attack craft. The vessels are designated for deployment within the Qatar Emirates Naval Forces
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