Taiwan Unveils First Ever Domestically-built Submarine 'Narwhal'
Taiwan's President, Tsai Ing-wen, unveiled the nation's first domestically built submarine, "Narwhal" (or "Hai Kun" in Mandarin), in a ceremony in Kaohsiung. This marked a significant achievement under Tsai's defense policy initiated in 2016, emphasizing the development of eight new submarines
DARPA's 'Manta Ray' Long Endurance Underwater UAV Completes Water Immersion Test
DARPA's Manta Ray program tested a scaled-down model of the underwater drone made by PacMar Technologies to check its sensors, how well it moves in water, and if it can perform tasks on its own. The tests were conducted in the waters off Oahu, Hawaii, DARPA announced today
In a First, BAE Systems- Malloy Aeronautics Demo Release of Torpedo from...
BAE Systems and Drone-maker Malloy Aeronautics have demonstrated the capabilities of the latters T-600 heavy lift UAV to carry and release an anti-submarine torpedo during a large NATO exercise in Portugal. The T-600 is an electric-powered demonstrator UAV capable of vertical take-off and landing, can carry a payload of 200kg and...
Damen Selects Heinen & Hopman for Climate, CBRN Filters for Dutch-Belgian Frigates
Damen has enlisted the Dutch company Heinen & Hopman to provide climate and filtration systems for the four new frigates currently under construction for the Netherlands and Belgium. The contract encompasses a comprehensive Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration system (HVAC-R)
Taiwan's Indigenous Submarine Armed with Heavyweight Torpedoes Set for Launch in 2024
Taiwans first indigenous submarine, armed with U.S
Turkish Shipyard Delivers PNS Babur, Pakistan's Most Modern Warship
PNS Babur the first ship built under Turkey's MİLGEM Project, was delivered to the Pakistan Navy today at the Istanbul Shipyard Command. Pakistan MİLGEM Project, includes the production of 4 MİLGEM ADA Class Corvettes for the Pakistan Navy
Is Ukraine Self-sufficient in Drones?
Recent arms transfers to Kyiv from the U
Thai Navy to Seek Cabinet's Nod to Purchase Chinese Submarine Equipped with...
Thailands Navy Chief Adm Choengchai Chomchoengpaet announced his intention on Thursday to formally request the cabinet's approval for the acquisition of a Chinese submarine equipped with a Chinese-manufactured engine, although the government is open to exploring alternative options. The Thai navy has greenlit the installation of a Chinese-made CHD620 engine in the S26T Yuan-class submarine procured from China Shipbuilding & Offshore International Co (CSOC)
Babcock, Saab to Develop New Corvette
Babcock agreed to develop a new corvette with Saab on Sept. 12 at the DSEI arms fair in London, UK
BAE Systems to Launch New Autonomous Underwater Demonstrator in 2024
BAE Systems has revealed a partnership with Cellula Robotics to demonstrate the capabilities of their recently developed Extra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (XLAUV), referred to as Herne. This technology demonstration in water is scheduled for the latter part of 2024
Germany, Norway Start Production of U212 Common Design Submarine
Norway and Germany have inaugurated a production facility for the construction of six Type 212 Common Design (CD) submarines. The development comes two years after the signing of contracts with Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS)
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...