Lockheed Martin Launches U.S. Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship 29
The Lockheed Martin-led shipbuilding team on Monday launched Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 29, the future USS Beloit. LCS is deployed for close-to-shore missions and is a growing and relevant part of the Navys fleet
N.Korea Fires Apparent SLBM off East Coast: S.Korean Military
The South Korean military has reported that North Korea has fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) in waters off its eastern coast on Saturday. The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said it detected the launch in waters off the Norths eastern coastal city of Sinpo at 2:07 p
Martin Defense Group to Develop Low-cost Unmanned Surface Vessels
Martin Defense Group is awarded a $54,435,390 contract for the development of low-cost littoral Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV) for Mobility Enhancement (USVME).The USVs will provide logistical support and re-supply capability to the U
Chinese Liaoning Aircraft Carrier Group Starts Routine, Realistic Combat Training in West...
The Chinese Liberation Army (PLA) Navy announced on Tuesday that the Liaoning aircraft carrier group recently started a routine, realistic combat training mission in the West Pacific. Japans defense ministry said in a statement that eight PLA warships were spotted sailing from the East China Sea through the waters between Okinawa...
Day Ahead of PM Narendra Modi's Visit, France Backs Out of Key...
French shipbuilder Naval Group confirmed it is opting out of Indias $5.6 billion P-75I submarine project, a day before PM Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the country
Two New Destroyers to Join Iranian Navy
The Iranian Navy is set to receive two new homegrown destroyers, a top commander said. Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani unveiled plans to bring two advanced destroyers into operation in a televised interview on Friday night
Naval Group Launches First Replenishment Vessel for French Navy
Naval Group said it launched the first of the four force replenishment vessels (BRF - Bâtiments Ravitailleurs de Force in French) of the FLOTLOG program in Saint-Nazaire on April 29. The Bâtiment Ravitailleur de Forces (BRF) Jacques Chevallier is the first of a series of four ships intended for the French Navy
Qatar Receives Second Al Zubarah-class Corvette
Fincantieri delivered “Damsah”, the second of the Al Zubarah-class corvettes to Qatar at the Muggiano (La Spezia) shipyard on April 28. The Al Zubarah-class corvettes is designed to fulfill different kinds of tasks, from surveillance with sea rescue capacities to being fighting vessels
Moskva Warship Sinking- 37 sailors dead, 100 Injured: Russian Media
Despite Kremlin claims of a “full evacuation” of Russian warship ‘Moskva, there is growing evidence that dozens, perhaps hundreds, were killed or injured when the ship sank in the Black Sea on April 13-14. Russian ‘Independent publication,
Turkey Developing Diver-detecting SONAR to Protect Future Indigenous Flagship
Turkish defense firm Armelsan is developing a Diver Detection SONAR to protect flagship to-be TCG Anadolu against enemy divers.Turkish news agency, Anadolu Agency (not to be confused with TCG Anadolu) quoted Armelsan General Manager, Can Emre Bakım as saying that the system called "Aras 2023 Diver Detection Sonar," would be able to detect small objects such as divers working below the ship
Navantia Begins Production of F-110 Frigate for Spanish Navy
Navantia has started the production of F-110 frigate for the Spanish Navy through the cutting of the first steel plate in an event presided by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The cutting of the first steel plate took place on April 6 at Navantias shipyard in Ferrol (A Coruña, Spain), where all five F-110 class frigates will be built
British Army Declares Readiness to Counter Russian Threats
Australia Delivers Guardian-Class Patrol Boat to Fiji
Australia, India Agree on Air-to-Air Refuelling Cooperation
New Dutch-made Satellite to Strengthen Military Intelligence by 2027
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...