Rheinmetall Subsidiary, RWM Italia Wins Australian Navy's Smart Sea Mines Contract
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is acquiring new, smart sea mines that are deployable from submarines, ships and aircraft from Rheinmetall-owned RWM Italia. The contract includes provision for the transfer of technology and expertise to Australia to enable local manufacturing and maintenance of the sea mines
China Launches First Type 054B Frigate: Reports
The Chinese Navy reportedly launched the first Type 054B frigate in Shanghai, on August 26. The Type 054B is likely equipped to carry land-attack cruise missiles, granting it the ability to strike ground targets, a feature not found in previous Chinese frigates
Hanwha Aerospace's Ambitious Move: Expanding into Submarine and Ships Manufacturing with Overseas...
Hanwha Ocean, a subsidiary of Hanwha Aerospace, announced plans to establish an overseas base to expand into submarine and ships manufacturing. The company's KRW 900 billion expansion strategy encompasses a diverse range of initiatives, including securing an
Indian Navy Acquires 5 Fleet Support Vessels from Hindustan Shipyard
Indias defence ministry has placed an order worth INR 19,000 crore ($2.6 billion) for five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) with Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL)
PT PAL Indonesia, Babcock Lay Keel for First Arrowhead 140 Frigate
PT PAL Indonesia and Babcock laid keel for the first of two new frigates for the Indonesian Navy, which are based on the Arrowhead 140 design. The ceremony took place at PT PAL in Surabaya, Indonesia where the ships are being built by a local workforce
KIEL, Rheinmetall to Develop Offshore Platform for Eco-friendly Ordnance Disposal
GERMAN NAVAL YARDS KIEL and Rheinmetall are jointly developing an offshore platform for eco-friendly ammunition disposal. The danger posed to the environment and people by contaminated ammunition in the Baltic Sea has been known for many years
S.Korean KSS-II Son Won-Il Class Subs to get new Sonar, Link-22 Datalink...
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) will upgrade the in-service KSS-II Son Won-il class submarines for $596 million and invest $320 million in the Maritime Tactical Data Link (MTDL) project, specifically for the Link-22 upgrade. The Son Won Il-class were acquired from Germany as part of the KSS-II program and is based on Type 214
Indian Submarine Deploys to Australia for the first Time
Indian Navys fifth Scorpene-type submarine INS Vagir reached Fremantle, Australia this past weekend, marking a historic first. “A warm welcome to the crew of the Indian Navy Submarine INS Vagir to Australia for the first time, providing Australian Navy a valuable opportunity to continue to build on our strong relationship with our Indian Navy partners,” Chief of Navy Australia Vice Admiral Mark Hammond
Australia to Acquire 1500km Range Tomahawks as Part of A$1.3B Spend on...
Australia has announced plans to buy long-range strike missiles and other guided weapons for A$1.7 billion, including U
German HUNTER Sonar for Filipino Frigates Clears Sea Acceptance Tests
Germanys ELAC SONAR GmbH announced that tests of HUNTER hull-mounted sonar for the Philippine Navy's Del Pilar-class frigates has completed sea acceptance tests. “This successful sea acceptance test (SAT) concludes a long design, development, integration, installation and acceptance period
Second Ada-class Corvette for Ukraine Laid Down in Turkey
Ukrainian Navy said the keel-laying ceremony for its second Ada-class corvette took place in Turkeys Istanbul on Friday. As per Turkish traditions, the ceremonial laying was held only after the construction of some of the sections and the hull
Turkish Forces Start Using Roketsan’s AKYA Heavy-class Torpedo
Turkish Ministry of Defense tested Roketsan-designed AKYA heavyweight torpedo at different depths and speeds, and said it has entered the inventory of the Naval Forces Command. AKYA is replacing U
British Army Declares Readiness to Counter Russian Threats
Australia Delivers Guardian-Class Patrol Boat to Fiji
Australia, India Agree on Air-to-Air Refuelling Cooperation
New Dutch-made Satellite to Strengthen Military Intelligence by 2027
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...