Russia Claims Destroying Ukrainian Navy's Last Warship
Ukrainian Navys last warship "Yury Olefirenko" has been destroyed, Russia has claimed. Igor Konashenkov, the official representative of the Russian Defense Ministry, told reporters during a press briefing on Wednesday that the landing ship Yuri Olefirenko was struck by “high-precision” Russian Aerospace Forces weaponry in the Black Sea port of Odessa...
Fincantieri Subsidiary, VARD launches Vigilance Offshore Patrol Vessel at CANSEC 2023
Vard Marine Inc. (VARD), a Fincantieri company, launched a new Vigilance Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) at CANSEC 2023 in conjunction with Team Vigilance partner companies Heddle Shipyards, Thales Canada, SH Defence, and Fincantieri
Retired Mossad Agent Killed in 'Gathering of Spies' on Italian Boat
A recently retired Mossad agent has died along with two Italian spies after their boat carrying dozens of other intelligence officers capsized in Lake Maggiore, northern Italy, on Sunday. The “tour boat” capsized in strong winds
Swedish 'Mortar Ships' to get Patria's 120mm Turrets
Patria will equip eight Swedish mortar ships with NEMO Navy turreted 120 mm systems under a new contract signed between the two parties. Patria is delivering its mortar system to the Swedish armed forces for the first time as a subcontractor to Swede Ship Marine AB
EDGE’s ADSB Unveils 92m Corvette Design at LIMA 2023
EDGE entity Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) today announced the launch of a 92 metre Corvette, a fast and powerful vanguard vessel, which is designed by ADSB in the UAE. The Abu Dhabi-based shipbuilder made the announcement at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2023), being held in Malaysia...
Chinese Ship Caught Salvaging High Quality Steel from WWII British Wreck
Chinese salvage ship Chuan Hong was spotted off Kuantan, Malaysia, ripping up the World War II wrecks of Royal Navy warship HMS Prince of Wales and the battlecruiser HMS Repulse for high-quality steel. Chuan Hong was seen sitting illegally over the designated war grave of the two British ships sunk by Japanese bombers in 1941
Navantia, SAES and Perseo to Develop Surveillance UUVs
Navantia, SAES, and Perseo will develop a line of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) equipped with sensors to deploy exploration and surveillance capabilities, the companies announced at FEINDEF 2023 exhibition in Spain. SAES provides tactical and mission capabilities to unmanned vehicles (UXVs) based on its expertise in sonar technology, underwater communications, and operational concepts for various missions
Fincantieri to Build Fourth Constellation-class Frigate for U.S. Navy
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PT Pal Hands Over 2 Fast Missile Ships to Indonesian Navy
The Indonesian Navy celebrated Shipnaming ceremony of the newly delivered 5th and 6th 60m Fast Missile Ship (KCR) delivered by PT PAL Indonesia. The ships were christened KRI Kapak-625 and KRI Panah-626
Qatar Navy Receives Final Al Zubarah-class Corvette
Fincantieri handed over the fourth and last of the Al Zubarah-class corvette ‘Semaisma” ordered by Qatar, at the Muggiano (La Spezia) shipyard, on May 16. The Al Zubarah-class corvettes can conduct surveillance with sea rescue capacities to being fighting vessels
Alleged Sabotage Onboard Royal Navy Frigate HMS Glasgow
A group of disgruntled contractors allegedly interrupted the fitting out process of the Type 26 frigate HMS Glasgow by severing over 60 cables. This was reported by
French DGA Takes Delivery of First Overseas Patrol Boat
The French General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) received the Auguste Bénébig, the first overseas patrol vessel (POM), on May 5, 2023 in Nouméa, its home port. This reception concludes a campaign of sea trials on the ship, which began in Brest at the end of 2022, continued during its long-term deployment from Brest to Noumea between January 14 and April 3, 2023, and since completed in the area
Slovakia Signs $550M Deal for Israel’s Barak MX Air Defense System
German Government’s Airbus A350 Aircraft to Be Equipped with Elbit DIRCM Systems...
Italy Signs Deal for 24 Eurofighter Typhoons to Modernize Air Force
Iraq to Acquire Korean Utility Helicopters for $93.7M
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...