Austal Ships, Birdon Collaborate on Australian Defence Landing Craft-Medium Project
Austal Ships Pty Limited (Austal) and Birdon Pty Limited (Birdon) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of defence shipbuilding capabilities in Western Australia for the Australian Department of Defence Landing Craft-Medium (LC-M) Project. The MoU's formation began in late November with the announcement by...
Saab Secures U.S. Navy Contract for Undersea Drone Deployment with Kuwait Naval...
Saab has clinched a contract from the U.S
German MCM-Replacement Project Fails, Current Fleet to Undergo Life-Extension
A new
Russian Navy Adds Three New Submarines
Russian Navy has bolstered its maritime capabilities by adding two nuclear-powered submarines and a diesel-electric boat to its fleet, according to reports from state media. Additionally, two more undersea platforms are slated to join the naval service later this year
Damen Starts Constructing First F126 Frigate for German Navy
Damen Shipyards and project partner NVL Group marked the commencement of the construction phase for the German F126 frigates by cutting the first steel at the Peene shipyard in Wolgast on December 5. Initiated in June 2020, the F126 project involves the construction of four F126 frigates, with an option for two additional vessels
Saab Secures Contract for Future Underwater Capabilities Studies in Sweden
Saab, the defense and security company, has entered into a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to conduct concept development studies aimed at exploring potential future underwater capabilities for Sweden. The studies, initiated by FMV, are preparatory in nature and will concentrate on advancing key technology areas and introducing new technologies specifically tailored for submarines and related underwater capabilities within the Swedish defense framework
KONGSBERG Secures Agreement for Norwegian Frigate Support Services
Kongsberg Naval Services (KONGSBERG) has secured a strategic framework agreement with the Norwegian Defence Material Agency for operational support, maintenance, and life-extending services on Norways frigates. Under this agreement, Kongsberg will serve as the primary supplier responsible for managing ship technical maintenance, implementing modifications, and carrying out life-extending activities on Norways Fridtjof Nansen-class frigates
U.S. Approves $2B Sale of AUKUS Training and Devices to Australia
The U.S
Textron's Unmanned Boat Uses South Korean Weapon to Engage Multiple Sea Targets
The U.S
Indian Navy’s First 3 of 8 Anti-Submarine Warfare Ships Launched
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has launched the initial trio of Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Shallow Water Craft (SWC) on November 30, 2023. These vessels, named Mahe, Malvan, and Mangrol, are part of the CSL's project to construct eight ASW SWC ships for the Indian Navy
India Procures BHEL’s Upgraded Super Rapid Naval Gun Systems for Navy
The Indian Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth INR 2,956 Crore ($355 million) with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) for procurement of 16 Upgraded Super Rapid Gun Mount (SRGM). The contract covers associated equipment/ accessories for Indian Navy under Buy (Indian) category
F-22 Raptors to Get Infrared Threat-Detection Sensor Updates
Kalashnikov to Present New KUB Kamikaze Drone at IDEX, Abu Dhabi
Airbus Tests Eurofighter Radar on A320 Airliner
South Korea Launches Ulsan-Class Batch-IV Frigate Project
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