U.S. Navy Orders Lionfish UUVs
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) announced today that its Mission Technologies division was awarded a contract to build nine small unmanned undersea vehicles (SUUV) for the U.S
French DGA Test-fires Latest Version of Exocet Anti-ship Missile
The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) and the Navy carried out of a test- firing to verify the behavior of the Exocet sea-to-sea missile 40 Block 3C (MM40 B3 C) from the multi-mission frigate, FREMM DA, 'Alsace.' The test was conducted off the coast of Toulon
Turkish Aerial and Naval Drones Team up to Sink Target Ship in...
Turkeys Defense Ministry said domestically developed kamikaze sea drones, in collaboration with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), successfully sunk a target ship. The trial, held in the Eastern Mediterranean off the coast of Mersin province, featured eight Albatros-S unmanned surface vessels (USVs) developed by the pioneering defense contractor, Aselsan
India Edges Closer to Third Aircraft Carrier, Expand MPA Fleet
India is advancing its naval capabilities with plans for a third aircraft carrier and an expansion of its Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) fleet. Admiral R
Fincantieri Launches 6th Multipurpose Offshore Patrol Ship for Italian Navy
Fincantieri today launched the sixth Multipurpose Offshore Patrol ship (PPA), named the “Ruggiero di Lauria,” for the Italian Navy at its shipyard in Muggiano. This vessel is part of the renewal plan for the operational fleet of Italian Navy vessels, which was approved by the Government and Parliament and commenced in...
Naval Group Launches First FDI Frigate for Greece
Naval Group launched the first FDI frigate, Kimon, for the Hellenic Navy at its Lorient shipyard on Oct. 4
DAMEN Builds Virtual Reality Model of Dutch Warship Under Construction
Sailors of a combat support ship that DAMEN is building for the Netherlands Navy will be able to view its detailed insides thanks to a virtual reality model which the Dutch shipbuilder has developed. DAMEN Naval has created an immersive VR model of the
Thales to Deliver Combat Management System, Radars to Polish Navy Frigates
Thales has announced its partnership with the Polish Navy to equip their MIECZNIK class frigates with combat management systems, sonar technology, infrared sensors, and radar capabilities. These enhancements are set to bolster the Polish Navy's maritime capabilities, with the first frigate expected to enter service in 2029 as part of a strategic cooperation program between Thales and the PGZ-MIECZNIK Consortium, led by Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ)
55 Chinese Sailors Feared Dead After Submarine Gets ‘Caught in Trap’
At least fifty-five Chinese sailors are believed to have lost their lives after their nuclear submarine apparently became ensnared in a trap intended for British sub-surface vessels in the Yellow Sea. According to a confidential UK report cited by the
BAE Systems Wins UK MoD’s $4.8B AUKUS Submarine Deal
The UK Ministry of Defence has given BAE Systems £3.95 billion for the next phase of the SSN-AUKUS nuclear-powered attack submarine program
NTU Singapore, Naval Group to Advance Autonomous Vehicle and Vessel Navigation
NTU Singapore and Naval Group, through its subsidiary Naval Group Far East, are collaborating on autonomous technologies for vessels and unmanned vehicles, signing two research agreements totaling S$2.3 million on Thursday
Ex-Mossad Agents Detail Decade-long Covert Hezbollah Pager Operation
British Army Tests Direct Energy Weapon against Drones
Korean Aerospace Launches Third Reconnaissance Satellite as Part of the 425 Project
Over 350 Palestinian Footballers, 400+ Athletes Killed by Israeli Forces in Gaza
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...