China Reveals New Stealthy Conventional Submarine
Chinese media on Monday revealed a new conventional submarine believed to be that of the Type 039 with improvements that include stealth features. The submarine is believed to be an improvement over the Type 039A and 039B; local media predicted this could be a Type039C submarine because of its unique angled...
UK's Laser Weapons Program Begins Trials
British laser weapon Dragonfire designed under Laser Directed Energy Programme (LDEW) led by MBDA, has successfully begun a series of trials. The first of these trials recently conducted by the Dragonfire consortium – a joint industry and UK MOD collaboration between MBDA, Leonardo, QinetiQ and Dstl – at low power proved...
Russian Navy to Commission Surface-based Tsirkon Hypersonic Missile in 2022
Russias newest Tsirkon hypersonic missile designed for surface ships may be commissioned this year. "The state trials are complete; the surface version of the Tsirkon is expected to be commissioned within the next five months," a source close to the Defense Ministry told
Iran Shows Drone-carrying Ship in Indian Ocean Exercise
The Iranian Navy has shown a drone-carrying ship as part of a newly set up 'special division' to transport and operate various drones.The division is capable of carrying various combat, surveillance, and suicide drones and has joined the country's southern fleet, reports in several Iranian media outlets said
Harpoon Missiles Pose ‘Real Danger’ but can be Defeated: Russian Expert
The American Harpoon anti-ship cruise missile poses real danger but can be destroyed by Russian air defenses, an expert told state media. "If we speak about the interception capabilities, we can pinpoint Harpoon by all modern ship-based radar stations and ground-based air defense systems
China Commissions First Large Patrol Vessel in the Taiwan Straits
The Haixun 06, Chinas first large vessel designated to patrol the Taiwan Straits, was officially assigned to the Fujian Maritime Safety Administration on Monday. The vessel is 128m long, 16m wide and 7
China-built Pak Warship Joins Sino-Pakistan Naval Drill
Pakistan Navys second Type 054A/P frigate Taimur has joined Peoples Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) warships in the ongoing Sea Guardians-2 joint naval drills off Shanghai. An opening ceremony was held at a naval port in Wusong, Shanghai on Sunday, state-owned China Central Television (CCTV) reported on the day
Russian Navy Gets World's Longest Submarine, Carrying the Most Fearsome Nuclear Weapon
Russian Navy received its most potent nuclear powered submarine ever, the Belgorod which is intended to carry the Poseidon nuclear torpedo, an underwater weapon that can trigger a radio-active Tusnami.The Sevmash Production Association handed over the Belgorod 'special-purpose' submarine to the Russian Navy, the company's press service reported on Friday
Russia Destroys Ukraine’s Harpoon Coastal Missile Systems in Odessa
Precision-guided missiles fired by the Russian Navy reportedly left two British Harpoon coastal missile systems in the Odessa region destroyed. "Sea-based high-precision weapons near the settlement of Liman, Odesa region, destroyed two installations of the Harpoon coastal missile system delivered from the UK," Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said at a briefing on Friday
Qatar Receives Italy’s OPV, 4 Turkish Landing Craft
Qatar has taken delivery of second of two Fincantieri Musherib-class offshore patrol vessels Sheraouh, as well four landing craft produced by Turkey. The OPV was handed over to the Qatari Ministry of Defence at the Muggiano (La Spezia) shipyard
Australia Orders Naval Strike Missiles from Kongsberg
Kongsberg has signed an initial contract valued at MNOK 489 ($48.5 million) with the Commonwealth of Australia for Naval Strike Missile (NSM) capability
Myanmar Navy Launches “King Thalun” its Largest Locally-built Frigate
Slovakia Signs $550M Deal for Israel’s Barak MX Air Defense System
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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...