Autonomous Drone, Underwater Robot to Enhance French Navy’s Deep-Sea Capabilities
The French Directorate General for Armaments (DGA) has partnered with the General Secretariat for Investment (SGPI) to develop two underwater robotics systems for the French Navy under the "seabed control" (MFM) program as part of France's 2030 investment strategy. This initiative aims to address the increasing need for exploration and activity...
Naval Group Signs Orka-class Submarines Delivery Agreement with The Netherlands
Naval Group on Monday signed the delivery agreement marking the launch of the Orka-class program to deliver four submarines to the Netherlands Ministry of Defence. Dutch State Secretary for Defence, and Pierre Eric Pommellet, CEO of Naval Group, signed the Delivery Agreement for the Replacement Netherlands Submarine Capability (RNSC) program
Russian Navy Floats Out Fourth Admiral Gorshkov-Class Frigate
The Russian Navy's future frigate Admiral Isakov was floated out at Severnaya Verf Shipyard in St. Petersburg after 11 years of construction
South Korea Kicks Off Improved Support Ship Construction with Target Completion by
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) held a kickoff meeting for the second Soyang-class Logistics Support Ship (AOE-II) project on September 25, 2024, at Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd
Dutch Navy to Receive Two New Weaponized Support Vessels from Damen
The Dutch Navy is set to receive two new
Indonesian MoD, Germany's Abeking & Rassmusen Launch Hydrographic Survey Ship
The Hydro Oceanographic Auxiliary Ship (BHO), a collaboration between Indonesia's Ministry of Defense and Germany's Abeking & Rasmussen, was launched at PT Palindo Marine's pier in Batam on September 24. The construction contract for the BHO (Ocean Going) ship was awarded to Abeking & Rasmussen, while the platform construction was executed by PT Palindo Marine under an offset agreement facilitated by Indonesia's Ministry of Defense
Fincantieri Begins Construction of First Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel for Italian Navy
The steel cutting ceremony for the first of four next-generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) to be built by Fincantieri for the Italian Navy took place today at the Riva Trigoso shipyard in Genoa. This event marks the beginning of construction for the OPV program, which aims to modernize and renew the Italian Navys fleet
Exocet Anti-Ship Missile Receives New Radar Guidance System
The Exocet MM40 Block 3C anti-ship missile has been upgraded with a new generation coherent homing system, enhancing its capabilities in electronic warfare environments. This development was confirmed in an exclusive interview with
Kongsberg Signs Contract to Upgrade Combat Systems on Norwegian Ula-Class Submarines
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has signed an agreement with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) to upgrade the combat systems on Norway's Ula-class submarines. The contract, valued at approximately NOK 436 million ($48 million), involves both software and hardware updates to extend the operational lifespan of the Ula-class submarines
Brazilian Navy Conducts First MANSUP Launch from Greenhalgh-Class Frigate
The Brazilian Navy launched the MANSUP (Míssil Antinavio Nacional de Superfície) anti-ship missile from the Greenhalgh-class frigate F Rademaker (F49) for the first time on September 13. This launch was part of ongoing efforts to develop a surface-to-surface missile that will equip future naval vessels
Philippines Replaces Warship that China Claims was Withdrawn "Under Pressure"
The Philippine Navy has replaced the warship BRP Teresa Magbanua in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) with another vessel, amid China's claim that the ship was withdrawn under pressure from the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG). The replacement vessel has been deployed to an undisclosed location to prevent any aggressive maneuvers by the CCG, National Maritime Council spokesperson Alexander Lopez
KONGSBERG to Upgrade Norway’s Ula-Class Submarines
Kongsberg has signed an agreement with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency to extend the operational life of Norway's Ula-class submarines. The contract, valued at approximately NOK 436 million (about $41 million), includes upgrades to the software and hardware of the Ula-class submarines' combat systems
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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
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Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
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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...