China’s Type 055 Destroyer Achieves 100% Operational Capability
The Chinese Navys Type 055 large destroyer Lhasa is reportedly holding its first far sea drills by entering the Sea of Japan, hinting that it has reached full operational capabilities. “The latest voyage indicates that the Lhasa has reached 100% operational capability, and it can carry out military missions in the...
Naval Group Lays Keel for Second Belgian-Dutch Mine Countermeasure Platform
Naval Group laid the keel for the second of the twelve mine countermeasure platforms of the Belgian-Dutch rMCM program, the HNLMS Vlissingen, intended for the Royal Netherlands Navy, June 14. The keel laying ceremony took place in Lanester, in the presence of Vice Admiral René Tas, Commander of the Royal Netherlands...
HII Amphibious Warships Demo Coordinated Manned, Unmanned Operations
Hunting Ingalls Industries (HII)-built amphibious warships demonstrated the ability to launch, operate with and recover large-diameter unmanned underwater vehicles (LDUUV). HIIs Advanced Technology Group performed the launch and recovery demonstration with a prototype platform called Pharos and HIIs LDUUV Proteus in the Pascagoula River
USAF B-1B Strategic Bombers Deployed to Guam Amidst Increasing Showdown with China...
US Air Force B-1B Lancers landed at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 3, for a Pacific Air Forces Bomber Task Force (BTF) deployment.Chinese warplanes have had close encounters with US and Australian aircraft in South China sea in recent days
Chinese Stealth Unmanned Surface Vessel completes First Sea Trial
China's first stealth unmanned surface vessel (USV), completed its first autonomous sea trial which in future holds out the promise of new naval tactics such as distributed operations and swarm combat.The sea trial took place in waters near Panzhi Island in Zhoushan, East China's Zhejiang Province on Tuesday and ended...
India Hands Over 12 Patrol Boats to Vietnam Under $100 Million Credit
India handed over 12 High Speed Guard Boats to Vietnam during defence minister Rajnath Singhs visit to Hong Ha Shipyard in Hai Phong on June 9, 2022. The boats have been constructed under the Government of Indias $100 million Defence Line of Credit to Vietnam
Russia’s Naval Parade to Involve 200 Combat Ships, 80 Aircraft
Russias Main Naval Parade to be held in St. Petersburg on July 31 will involve as many as 200 combat ships and 80 aircraft
India Allocates $9.8B for Corvettes, Su-30MKI Engines
The Indian Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by defense minister Rajnath Singh has approved proposals worth $9.8 billion (INR 76,390 crore) for the procurement of military equipment and platforms including eight next generation corvettes and engines to power Su-30 MKI fighters
Keel Laid for America's Largest Ever Nuclear Submarine-District of Columbia
General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) laid the keel for the U.S
China Deploys 2 Types of Drones Aboard Aircraft Carrier Shandong
At least seven drones of two different types were spotted on the Chinese Peoples Liberation Amy (PLA) Navys Shandong aircraft carrier. Chinese analysts say such a combination could enhance the ship's logistics support capability and situational awareness
China Starts Constructing Advanced Large Unmanned Ship
China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC) announced Wednesday it has started to build the countrys most advanced large unmanned ship. Led by the No
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