Philippine Navy Commissions Israel-made Fast Patrol Vessels
The Philippine Navy has commissioned first two FAIC-M/SHALDAG MK5 vessels built by Israel Shipyards Ltd. These vessels serve as the first fully-integrated vessels with RAFAEL naval combat suite out of a total of 9 which the Philippine Navy will ultimately receive
Pakistan Launches First Homegrown Assault Boat
Pakistans Bahria Boat Building Yard has launched its first 12T marine assault boat at its Karachi facility as part of a technology transfer deal with Polish shipbuilder Techno Marine. The deal represents Techno Marines expanding presence in Pakistan; the company previously supplied 30 Chaser TM-1226 rigid inflatable boats for Pakistans naval...
Turkey’s Albatros-S Drone Boat Demos Herd Capabilities
Turkeys Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) said the domestic armed unmanned surface vessel (AUSV) Albatros-S exhibited herd capabilities in recent tests. "We continue to develop high-autonomy unmanned sea vehicles and expand our USV family! In the third phase of the project, we implemented the 8-herd architecture
Germany's thyssenkrupp Launches 2 Type 218SG Submarines for Singapore
Two Type 218SG submarines for the Republic of Singapore were launched on Tuesday at the ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) shipyard in Kiel, Germany. "Each of these submarines
Kongsberg’s Naval Strike Missile for Dutch Army
Kongsberg has entered into a contract with the Netherlands Ministry of Defence to supply the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) for their fleet of Air Defence & Command Frigates. KONGSBERG said it cannot provide any further comment on the potential size of this contract
Damen Starts Construction of Ice-Class Harbour Tugs for Sweden
Swedish Defense materiel organization FMV Director Naval Division Patric Hjorth performed the keel laying ceremony for the series of Stan Tug 1706 ICE vessels at Albwardy Damen on Monday. Four customised ice class harbour tugs are under construction for the Swedish Navy to be delivered to Sweden starting in 2023
Greece Receives Final Bids from France & Italy for Corvettes
France and Italy submitted their final bids to Greece, which is eying corvettes worth nearly €1.5 billion for the Hellenic Navy
BAE Systems to Modernize USS Kearsarge Amphibious Assault Ship for $295M
The U.S
Rafael to Provide Unnamed Asian Navy with Typhoon C-UAS Remote Weapon System
RAFAEL has won a contract to supply its TYPHOON Mk30-C, counter-UAS, Next Generation Naval Remote Weapon Station (NRWS) to an undisclosed navy in Asia. The contract is worth tens of millions of dollars and will be fulfilled over the course of five years, with an option for expansion for more systems over the course of the contract
U.S. Could Deploy 'Lightening Carriers' Equipped with F-35Bs in Conflict with China...
The US Navy could use amphibious assault ships equipped with short-take-off-and-landing F-35B stealth jets dubbed 'lightning carriers' to quickly reach trouble spots in a possible conflict with China over Taiwan.The lightning carrier concept involves using converted amphibious assault ships (LHAs) carrying Lockheed Martin F-35B “Lightning II” stealth jets
Decision on Australian Nuclear Submarine Acquisition by Early 2023
Australia, UK and US (AUKUS) will announce the "optimal pathway" for Canberra to acquire nuclear powered, conventionally armed submarines by early 2023 at the end of the 18-month consultation period between the three partners.US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J
China's First Ever Export of Landing Platform Dock for Thailand Completes Sea...
The first ever export of China's Type 071E landing platform dock built for Thailand recently completed its sea trial and delivery of the vessel is expected soon.Developed by the No
Myanmar Navy Launches “King Thalun” its Largest Locally-built Frigate
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
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...