Germany Conducts First Operational Tests of Anti-Drone Laser Weapon
A German frigate for the first time fired a high-energy laser weapon meant to defeat drones during recent drills held in the Baltic Sea, Rheinmetall announced today. On August 30, the frigate Sachsen engaged drones at short and very short range in the Baltic Sea near Putlos Major Training Area
Newly-Commissioned Chinese Frigate Takes Part in First Exercise
The Chinese Navys newly-inducted Type 054A frigate Ziyang recently conducted training exercise featuring live-firing of its main gun and anti-submarine depth charges. The Ziyang is affiliated with the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command Navy
South Korean AAD Develops Submarine Detection Device for Unmanned Submersibles
The South Korea Defense Science Research Institute (ADD in Korean) has developed a submarine detection device and underwater acoustic sensor technologies for unmanned submersibles.This technology is one of the core technologies applied to the unmanned submersible system that can perform underwater surveillance and reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare missions for threat...
Naval Group Starts Assembling FDI HN Frigate for Greece
The first block of the first FDI HN frigate (Defense and Intervention Frigate) for the Hellenic Navy was laid down in dry dock at Naval Groups shipyard in Lorient, France. This important step marks the beginning of the assembly of the ship in the building hall
S.Korean Navy Plans Unmanned Warships, Submarines to Make up for Troops Shortage...
The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) is seeking to create a new command running unmanned ships, submarines and aircraft in the 2040s, in an effort to address a potential troop shortage caused by the country's low birthrate. During a parliamentary audit, the Navy unveiled a series of policy goals, including removing...
Philippines Inspects French Anti-Torpedo Defense System for Jose Rizal Frigates
The representatives of the Department of National Defense for the Philippine Navy and Naval Group conducted Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) of CONTRALTO reaction module in France. This milestone enables the installation of CONTRALTO into the C-Guard decoy launching system of the two frigates
Thales, CUBEDIN A/S Develop Concept that Enables Ships to be reconfigured to...
Thales and Denmark-based CUBEDIN A/S aim to create a modular flexible platform integrating Thales sensors and systems into the CUBEDIN concept that enables interchangeable, adaptable ships to be easily reconfigured to suit any mission. CUBEDIN A/S is a joint venture between Odense Maritime Technology (OMT) and Systematic
Naval Group Presents Environment-Friendly ‘Blue Shark’ Combat Ship
Naval Group unveiled “Blue Shark,” its new environment-friendly combat ship at the Euronaval 2022 event in France. The companys newest surface concept ship is based on a more environmentally efficient architecture and technological integration
Poland Orders Saab Double Eagle SAROV Systems for Sea Mine Disposal
Poland has placed an order for additional underwater vehicles called Double Eagle SAROV (Semi-Autonomous Remotely Operated Vehicle) produced by Saab, for safe disposing of sea mines. Deliveries of the Double Eagle systems are scheduled with those of new vessels to the Polish Navy during 2026-2027
Design of Latest French Aircraft Carrier PANG Breaks Cover
An updated design of the French Navys future aircraft carrier PANG (porte-avions de nouvelle génération) was introduced by manufacturers at the ongoing Euronaval 2022
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
India Inks $7.4B Deal With France for 26 Rafale Marine Jets
Turkish Land Forces Induct Havelsan Baha VTOL UAS
North Korea Declares Completion Of Military Operation In Russia’s Kursk Region
U.S. Declines Taiwan’s Request for MH-60R Helicopters, E-2D Radar Aircraft...
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...
