Philippines Inspects French Anti-Torpedo Defense System for Jose Rizal Frigates
The representatives of the Department of National Defense for the Philippine Navy and Naval Group conducted Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) of CONTRALTO reaction module in France. This milestone enables the installation of CONTRALTO into the C-Guard decoy launching system of the two frigates
Thales, CUBEDIN A/S Develop Concept that Enables Ships to be reconfigured to...
Thales and Denmark-based CUBEDIN A/S aim to create a modular flexible platform integrating Thales sensors and systems into the CUBEDIN concept that enables interchangeable, adaptable ships to be easily reconfigured to suit any mission. CUBEDIN A/S is a joint venture between Odense Maritime Technology (OMT) and Systematic
Naval Group Presents Environment-Friendly ‘Blue Shark’ Combat Ship
Naval Group unveiled “Blue Shark,” its new environment-friendly combat ship at the Euronaval 2022 event in France. The companys newest surface concept ship is based on a more environmentally efficient architecture and technological integration
Poland Orders Saab Double Eagle SAROV Systems for Sea Mine Disposal
Poland has placed an order for additional underwater vehicles called Double Eagle SAROV (Semi-Autonomous Remotely Operated Vehicle) produced by Saab, for safe disposing of sea mines. Deliveries of the Double Eagle systems are scheduled with those of new vessels to the Polish Navy during 2026-2027
Design of Latest French Aircraft Carrier PANG Breaks Cover
An updated design of the French Navys future aircraft carrier PANG (porte-avions de nouvelle génération) was introduced by manufacturers at the ongoing Euronaval 2022
France Seeks Exploration Rights in Seas around Philippines, Offers Submarines in Return
France has reportedly offered the Philippines two diesel-electric submarines in exchange for permission to explore the Southeast Asian nations “sovereign waters.” The submarines will be based on the design and standard of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), as per multiple reports published Tuesday
European Multirole Patrol Corvette Agreement Signed at Euronaval 2022
The European Commission selected the proposal submitted by the consortium led by Naviris together with Fincantieri, Naval Group and Navantia for the Modular and Multirole Patrol Corvette (MMPC), at the Euronaval event 2022. Following this decision, the CEOs of the four companies signed a preliminary consortium agreement today at Euronaval, whose objective is to rule the execution of the call, Naval Group confirmed in a statement
Newest Russian Project 22800 Corvette Enters Tests in Baltic Sea
Russias second Project 22800 missile corvette Burya armed with Kalibr cruise missiles built for the Navys Baltic Fleet is undergoing shipbuilders sea trials at Baltic naval ranges. "The crew of the small missile ship Burya jointly with industry specialists is testing the performance of the ships systems and mechanisms at sea
First Delivery of Saab Lightweight Torpedoes to Sweden
Saab said it has made the first deliveries of the new lightweight torpedo to Swedens defence procurement agency FMV. Saab Lightweight Torpedo, named Torped 47 by the Swedish Armed Forces, is intended primarily for Swedish submarines and Visby corvettes, but it is also prepared for integration on helicopters
Egyptian Navy Accepts First German-made MEKO 200 Frigate
Germanys thyssenkrupp Marine Systems handed over the first-of-class MEKO A-200 EN to the Egyptian Navy. A total of four ships were ordered, with the first three units produced in Germany and the fourth vessel built by Alexandria Shipyard in Egypt
Damen Cuts Steel for Batch II Patrol Vessels of the Pakistan Navy
Damen has performed the initial welding work on the keel of first of two offshore patrol vessels ordered by the Pakistan Navy. The steel cut ceremony took place at Damen Shipyards Galatí on October 12, 2022
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...