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...
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
MSubs Wins £15.4M to build Crewless Submarine for Britain
A £15.4 million contract for a crewless submarine has been awarded to Plymouth firm MSubs by the Royal Navy
Indian Coast Guard's ALH MK-III Helicopter Squadron Commissioned in Chennai
The Coast Guard Region East, 840 Sqn (CG), an Indian Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mk-III squadron, was commissioned at ICG Air Station, Chennai on November 30. The commissioning of 840 Sqn (CG) will provide a major fillip to the abilities of Indian Coast Guard in the security sensitive waters off Tamil Nadu and Andhra region, the Indian MoD said in an official release
Poland Orders Saab’s Signal Intelligence Ships for €620M
The Polish State Treasury Armament Agency has awarded Saab a contract to design, produce and support two ships for Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) for Poland. The total order value corresponds to approximately €620 million with deliveries planned during 2027
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 became qualified in tests of air defense, a video PLA Navy released on China's Twitter-like Sina Weibo platform showed on Sunday
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 munitions for the Finnish and Swedish navies at a lower price
Blast in Iranian Port: Negligence or Sabotage?
Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile Tested in Secretive U.S. Launch from Cape Canaveral...
Kim Jong-un Attends Launch of 5,000-Ton Destroyer at North Korean Naval Shipyard
India Closer to Hypersonic Weapon: DRDO Conducts Second Test of Scramjet Engine
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
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...
