Iran’s Damavand-2 Destroyer to Join Navy
Irans homegrown Damavand-2 destroyer will soon join the Navy's northern fleet in the Caspian Sea. The Mowj-class frigate is currently passing its operational tests in the northern fleet,
General Atomics to Develop Propulsion Tech for Submarines, Undersea Vehicles
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) will create propulsion technology designs to power submarines and other undersea vehicles under Defense Advanced Research Projects Agencys (DARPA) Advanced Propulsor, Experimental (APEX) program. The company has won a contract from General Dynamics Applied Physical Sciences to perform propulsion system design, to provide modeling, technical evaluation,...
Dutch and Belgian Navies Buy Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigates
The Dutch Ministry of Defence, Damen and Thales have signed the contract June 29 for the design, construction, and delivery of four Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Frigates; two for the Netherlands and two for Belgium. The ASW frigates are the replacements for the current
Keel Laid for Italian Navy’s Second Logistic Support Ship
Fincantieri laid keel of the second Logistic Support Ship (LSS) “Atlante” for the Italian Navy at the Castellammare di Stabia shipyard, within a program including a third ship. The unit, built in Castellammare di Stabia, will be delivered in 2025
French and Italian Horizon Frigates to get Mid-Life Upgrades
France and Italy representatives signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) of the four Horizon Frigates of the French and Italian Navies at the Paris Airshow. Their modernization will be carried out by Naviris, the 50/50 owned joint venture by Fincantieri and Naval Group and Eurosam, a consortium...
France, U.K. and Italy to Sign Letter of Intent on Future Cruise...
Italy has joined the Franco-British effort to develop a new future cruise and anti-ship missile. On June 20, the three countries signed a letter of intent for Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW) future anti-ship and cruise missile program
Taiwan Navy to Receive Second ‘Aircraft Carrier Killer’ Ship Soon
Taiwans Navy is expected to take delivery of the second Tuo Chiang-class guided missile corvette, also known as an “aircraft carrier killer,” very soon. The Fu Chiang has been sailing since September 2022, with Lungteh Shipbuilding judging tests to have been successful, local news outlet
U.S. Navy Seeks Logistics, Repair, Maintenance Facilities in India
The United States is looking to India as a provider of logistics, repair and maintenance (LR & M) infrastructure for its ships, Pentagon Press Secretary Brig.
France Tests High-Energy Anti-drone Laser Weapon from Frigate
The French defense ministry said it conducted live tests of the High Energy Laser with Multiple Applications - Power (HELMA-P) aboard the Navys Horizon-class air defense frigate, Forbin (D620). The test was conducted between June 12-14 in the Mediterranean sea by the Directorate General for Armaments (DGA), the French Navy and the CILAS company
Taiwan Commissions First Yushan-class Landing Platform Dock
Taiwans Navy commissioned its first Yushan-class landing platform dock Yushan at the Zuoying Naval Base in Kaohsiung, on June 19. The ship will now assume combat readiness duties including transporting supplies and personnel to Taiwans outlying islands,
Romania 'Warns' Naval Group to Sign Gowind Warship Contract or be eliminated...
Romanias defense ministry (MApN) has issued an ultimatum to Frances Naval Group to finalize the Gowind corvette contract soon or risk forfeiting to the subsequent contender. This was reported by Defense Romania on June 14, 2023
India Gifts In-service Missile Corvette to Vietnam
Indias defence ministry said it will hand over an indigenously-built in-service Missile Corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam Peoples Navy. On June 19, Indian defence minister Rajnath Singh held talks with his Vietnamese counterpart General Phan Van Gang in New Delhi to discuss progress on various bilateral defence cooperation initiatives
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...