Turkish Shipyard Launches ‘Khaibar’ MILGEM Corvette for Pakistan Navy
Istanbul Naval Shipyard launched MILGEM-class corvette PNS Khaibar (282) for Pakistan Navy on November 25. Pakistan signed an agreement with Ankara for four MILGEM corvettes along with technology transfer in 2018
China's Two Amphibious Assault Vessels Complete Operational Capability Tests
Chinas first two Type 075 amphibious assault ships – Hainan and Guangxi – being built for the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Navy recently completed full-course training tests including an evaluation on the use of weaponry. During the training program, a formation of the two vessels intercepted missiles from enemy aircraft and...
Stealth Destroyer 'Mormugao,' with all Indigenous Weapons, Delivered to Indian Navy
The Indian Navy took delivery of Y 12705 ‘Mormugao, the second Project 15B stealth guided missile destroyer, on Thursday. The contract for four ships of Project 15B was signed on 28 January 2011
Finland Procures BAE Systems’ Naval Guns for Warships
Finlands Defence Forces have signed a contract with BAE Systems for 57 mm munitions for use on the Navys vessels. The procurement is coordinated with Sweden so that the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command and the Swedish FMV (Försvarets Materielverk) purchase the same materiel at the same time, thus obtaining compatible...
British Warships to be armed with Kongsberg’s Naval Strike Missile
The UK Royal Navy will receive the Naval Strike Missile (NSM), outfitted on Type 23 frigates and Type 45 destroyers, in a collaboration with the Norwegian government. Replacing the Harpoon surface-to-surface weapon, due to go out of service in 2023, the NSM anti-ship missile will be ready for operations onboard the...
Japanese Ship Fires SM-3 Block IIA for the First Time
Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force intercepted short and medium-range ballistic missile targets with SM-3 Block IB and SM-3 Block IIA interceptors, Raytheon announced Monday. This is the first time a non-U
U.S. Announces Deployment of 100+ Drone Boats in Persian Gulf, Days after...
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Australia Launches New Unmanned Surveillance Weapon
A new type of unmanned surveillance technology was used on Operation Resolute, Australian Defence Forces (ADF) contribution to protect Australia's borders and offshore maritime interests, for the first time.
Rheinmetall’s Next Gen MLG27-4.0 Gun Systems Chosen for German F126 frigates...
Damen Naval selected Germanys Rheinmetall to supply eight MLG27-4.0 defence systems for the F126 frigates the shipyard is building for the German Navy
Royal Thai Navy to Seek Pakistan's Comments on Use of Chinese Submarine...
The Royal Thai Navy will seek comments from the Pakistan Navy (PN) regarding performance of China-made engines used on PN Submarines. Thailand has signed up to buy Chinese S26T Yuan-class submarines equipped with German MTU engines
UK Orders Type 26 Counter-Submarine Frigates for $5B
The UK Ministry of Defence awarded a £4.2 billion ($5 billion) contract to BAE Systems to manufacture the next five City-class Type 26 frigates for the Royal Navy in Glasgow
Russia's Kalibr Missile-Armed Diesel Submarine 'Ufa' to be inducted November 16
Russias defense ministry has announced the induction of Project 636.3 (NATO reporting name: Improved Kilo-II) diesel-electric submarine Ufa into its Pacific Fleet on November 16
China, Cambodia Open Joint Logistics, Training Center at Ream Naval Base
Filipinos Detained in China for ‘Espionage’ are Law-Abiding Civilians: NSC
First Missionized Skyraider II Aircraft Delivered to U.S. Special Ops Command
Turkey to Base S-400 Air Defense System in Syria Despite Israeli Bombings
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...