Denmark MoD Orders Probe into Inflatable Boats' Purchase Irregularities
The Ministry of Defence's Material and Procurement Agency (FMI) in Denmark has been engulfed in a scandal surrounding the purchase irregularities of inflatable boats. An ongoing quality assurance investigation has uncovered potential errors in both recently acquired and existing inflatable boats, raising concerns about the lack of adequate control and quality...
Damen Initiates Construction of New Multi-Purpose Support Ship Designed for Drone Operations
Damen Shipyards has commenced the construction of the first vessel in its newly introduced Multi-Purpose Support Ship (MPSS) series, developed in collaboration with the Portuguese Navy. The MPSS, available in 7000 and 9000-ton versions, is designed to address the increasing use of drone technology in combat and surveillance
U.S. Navy Starts Launching 'Deadloads' to Test EMALS on CVN-79 Aircraft Carrier...
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Bow Rupture Suspected Cause in Thai Warship Sinking
A rupture in the bow of the Royal Thai Navy corvette HTMS Sukhothai, is suspected to have caused the warship to sink in the Gulf of Thailand on December 18, 2022 killing 24 seamen while 76 were rescued. Some 35 Thai Navy divers together with 14 American naval divers commenced...
U.A.E.’s EDGE Group, Italy’s Fincantieri Announce €30B Joint Venture for Naval Manufacturing...
EDGE Group and Fincantieri have officially entered into a term sheet to establish a joint venture (JV) with a focus on manufacturing naval vessels. The term sheet formalization took place at Palazzo Marina in Rome, Italy, on Wednesday in the presence of key officials from both organizations and high-ranking military figures...
German Navy's F126 Frigates to Get SurfSAT-L System for Enhanced Fleet Communication
The German Navy has decided to outfit its fleet with Thales SurfSAT-L system, a satellite communication solution featuring multiple terminals and a Land Based Training System, ensuring long-range connectivity for ships like the F126 frigates. The company is set to deliver satellite communications for the F126 frigates, designed by Damen Naval to be the largest in the German naval fleet
U.S. Navy to Commission Expeditionary Sea Base USS John L. Canley
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Pakistan Lays Keel for Navy’s 2nd Hangor-Class Submarine
Pakistan Navy laid keel of its second Hangor-class submarine on February 14 at the Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW). Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, attended as the Chief Guest
Naval Group Completes Modernization of the French Navy's Third La Fayette Frigate
Naval Group has officially announced the successful completion of the modernization process for the third and final La Fayette frigate (FLF), the Aconit, in late 2023. The comprehensive six-month refurbishment, encompassing both dockside and sea trials, aimed to ensure the vessel's functionality and alignment with updated specifications
Philippines to Receive First Components of BrahMos Missile System by April-May
The Philippines is set to receive the initial components of the Indo-Russian BrahMos missile system within the next two months. This development comes as the Philippines stands as the first foreign nation to secure the supersonic ground-based BrahMos missiles, with delivery initially scheduled for the end of December 2023
Indonesia, Turkey to Jointly Develop Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles
The Chief of Naval Staff (KSAL) Admiral Muhammad Ali has announced a collaborative effort between Indonesia and Turkey to jointly develop domestic anti-ship cruise missiles. The initiative is a result of a technology transfer agreement tied to the purchase of 45 Atmaca missile units from the Turkish company Roketsan, as per
Ukraine Initiates Establishment of Unmanned Systems Forces
Ukraine is set to establish an Unmanned Systems Forces as a separate branch within the Ukrainian Armed Forces, following a directive issued by President Volodymyr Zelensky. The presidential decree, numbered 51/2024 and titled 'On increasing the Capabilities of the Defense Forces,' has been officially published on the Presidential Office website
Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile Tested in Secretive U.S. Launch from Cape Canaveral...
Kim Jong-un Attends Launch of 5,000-Ton Destroyer at North Korean Naval Shipyard
India Closer to Hypersonic Weapon: DRDO Conducts Second Test of Scramjet Engine
Poland’s First Locally Built AW149 Helicopter Takes Flight
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
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...
