Italy Seeks Forward Movement on the Sale of Two ITS Morosini Ships...
The government of Italy has taken up the issue of the sale of two ITS Morosini ships with the Indonesian Ministry of Defense (MoD). The pitch was made when the Deputy Secretary General of Defense of Italy, Vice Admiral (VADM) Pier Federico Bisconti visited Jakarta on November 10
Philippines Re-supply Vessels Evade Harassing Chinese Militia Boats
Philippine Navy vessels today evaded harassment by Chinese Coast Guard boats and managed to complete their resupply mission to the Philippine Navy ship BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) which is anchored at the Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). This is the third such incident in two months
U.A.E. Navy Receives First Gowind Corvette 'Bani Yas'
The United Arab Emirates (U.A
Navantia, Austal, and Civmec Propose 'Tasman Class' Corvettes for Australian Navy
Navantia Australia, in partnership with Australian shipyards Austal and Civmec, has proposed the design and construction of six corvettes for the Australian Navy. The collaborative effort, known as the Tasman class, is based on Navantia's Avante class design and incorporates high-level anti-air, anti-surface, anti-submarine, electronic, and asymmetric warfare capabilities
Rheinmetall, Aussie firm Supashock to Develop Sea Mine Rail Deployment System
Rheinmetall Defence Australia and Adelaide-based technology company Supashock have joined forces to create a Mine Rail Deployment System (MRDS), which promises to redefine the way sea mines are stored and deployed by international navies. MRDSs design ensures that the rack remains fixed to the ship, eliminating the need to discard the...
Australian Navy Adds Rheinmetall's Multi-Ammunition Soft Kill System to Jam Anti-Ship Missiles
The Royal Australian Navy has announced the integration of Rheinmetall Defence's "Multi-Ammunition Soft Kill System" (MASS) to its naval fleet, a technology that is designed to protect warships from kinetic and non-kinetic attacks. The MASS system employs an electromagnetic "screen" or "shield" to thwart, confuse, jam, or disable guidance systems embedded in anti-ship missiles and laser-guided munitions that pose threats to vessels at sea
Taiwan Aims for Mass Production of Maritime Drones by 2026
Taiwan is eyeing the commencement of mass production of maritime drones, uncrewed surface vessels with a speedboat-like appearance, in 2026, contingent on the successful outcome of military tests conducted by the Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology. Senior government officials announced this development to
Russia Test Fires Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile from Submarine
Russia announced the successful test launch of its “Bulava” intercontinental ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads from one of its submarines. The test marks the first such launch in just over a year and comes in the midst of heightened nuclear rhetoric from Russia following its withdrawal from a crucial nuclear test ban treaty
NATO Minehunters Patrol Baltic Sea Following Damage to Undersea Cables
In response to recent damage to critical undersea infrastructure, NATO's Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1) fleet is ramping up patrols in the Baltic Sea. This decision comes in the wake of two undersea cables between Estonia and Sweden being compromised, raising concerns about potential threats in the region
Latest Unmanned Surface Vessels in German Aid Package for Ukraine
Germany has announced the dispatch of new Sonobot 5 unmanned surface vessels as part of its latest military aid package. This update was posted on the official website of the German government
South African Navy Receives DAMEN-built 2nd Multi Mission Patrol Vessel
South African Navy has received the second of three Multi Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPVs) in Durban harbour on October 27. During the ceremony, the vessel was officially named SAS King Shaka Zulu
Italy Offers 2 PPA Warships to Indonesia
Italy is reportedly in discussions to sell two Pattugliatore Polivante d'Altura (PPA) Paolo Thaon class multipurpose patrol boats to Indonesia. The ships to be sold would be among those already being built for the Italian navy in order to accelerate delivery, Italian junior defense minister Matteo Perego di Cremnago was quoted as saying by
230 Health Worker Deaths, 187 Attacks on Healthcare in Lebanon amid Israel-Hezbollah
Milrem Robotics Partners with Texelis to Develop Robotic Combat Vehicles
Croatia Signs Agreement to Acquire Bayraktar TB2 Drones from Turkey
U.S. Marine Corps Awards Anduril $200M Contract for Counter-Drone System
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
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...