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...
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
Raytheon Awarded $322M for in-service support of Australia's Collins-class Submarine Combat System
Australia has awarded Raytheon a five-year $322 million contract for in-service support for the Collins-class submarine combat system. Deputy Secretary Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Tony Dalton said the support would include a life-of-type extension – commencing in 2026, ongoing sustainment, and selected capability enhancements
Kalibr-equipped Russian Submarine Arrives at Homebase in Vladivostok
Russias latest diesel-electric submarine “Magadan” built for Russias Pacific Fleet completed its inter-fleet transit from the Baltic Fleet and arrived at its permanent base in Vladivostok. "The Pacific Fleets Project 636
U.S. Navy Approves New Northrop Navigation Systems for Warships, Submarines
The U.S
Damen to Help Design Frigates for the Colombian Navy
Damen is collaborating with Colombias COTECMAR to develop Contractual Design for the next generation of frigates for the Colombian Navy. The signing ceremony took place on Sept
Latest French Nuclear Attack Submarine's Reactor Started for First Time
The French Navy's nuclear attack submarine, SNA 'Duguay-Trouin,' started its nuclear 'boiler room' for the first time on September 30, ahead of sea trials and delivery to the navy in 2023.The nuclear submarine is currently being completed and tested in Cherbourg submarine base
Turkey Launches Corvette for the Ukrainian Navy
Turkey has launched the first of four ordered Ada-type corvette, the Hetman Ivan Mazepa, for the Ukrainian Navy. On Sunday, Ukraines defense minister Oleksii Reznikov
Keel Laid For Sweden’s Torpedo Recovery, Anti-mine Ships
U.K. Royal Navy’s New Mini Helicopter Drone Debuts on Operations in Gulf...
Netherlands Extends Deployment of MQ-9 Reapers in Romania Until 2026
First Batch of 'Ready To Fly' Russian Engines Shipped For Installation on...
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