First Crewless Boat Piloted Remotely in UK Waters
A crewless Pacific 24 rigid-inflatable boat has been tested in the Solent for the first time in UK waters, operating remotely and autonomously under the control of a Royal Navy vessel. The boat, which plays a key role in Royal Navy operations such as rescues and intercepting drug runners, was piloted...
Singapore Decommissions Final Two Challenger-Class Submarines
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) officially decommissioned its final two Challenger-class submarines, RSS Conqueror and RSS Chieftain, during a ceremony at RSS Singapura – Changi Naval Base on November 25. The event, officiated by Chief of Navy Rear Admiral (RADM) Sean Wat, marked the formal transition of submarine operations from...
Australia Delivers Guardian-Class Patrol Boat to Fiji
Fiji has received its third Guardian-class Patrol Boat in a ceremony held in Henderson, Western Australia, as part of Australias Pacific Maritime Security Program. The vessel aims to enhance Fiji's maritime security, assisting in combating transnational crime and maritime threats while supporting a peaceful and resilient Pacific region
BAE Systems, Canada’s Cellula Robotics to Develop 5,000km-Range Extra-Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle...
BAE Systems has partnered with Canadas Cellula Robotics to develop an extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle (XLAUV), named Herne. This collaboration aims to enhance naval capabilities with an uncrewed platform that can perform a range of missions, from anti-submarine warfare to the protection of vital underwater infrastructure
Singapore, Saab Expand Cooperation on Underwater Technology Development
Saab and Singapores Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) have signed an expanded Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their partnership in underwater technology exploration. The agreement was signed on November 20 during the Sweden–Singapore Royal Business Forum, held as part of the first Swedish state visit to Singapore
South Korea Begins Work on Combat System Testing Facility for New ‘KDDX’...
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) held a groundbreaking ceremony on November 19 for the construction of a Land Based Test System (LBTS) at the Samcheok Marine Research Center. This facility will serve as a critical hub for testing and evaluating the combat system of the next-generation destroyer, known as KDDX
EU Launches Collaborative Projects on Air Defence, Electronic Warfare, Loitering Munitions, and...
The European Union has launched four collaborative defence projects focused on air defence, electronic warfare, loitering munitions, and next-generation combat ships, aiming to address critical military capability gaps among member states. The European Defence Agency (EDA)
Philippine Navy to Receive Additional T-12 Unmanned Surveillance Systems from U.S.
The United States is set to
France Receives Third Barracuda-Class Nuclear Submarine, Tourville
The French Armament Agency (DGA) delivered the nuclear attack submarine (SNA) Tourville to the French Navy in Brest on November 16, the countrys defense ministry
Royal Netherlands Navy's New Supply Ship Begins Sea Trials
The Royal Netherlands Navy's Combat Support Ship (CSS), the future Zr.Ms
Indonesia Conducts Keel Laying for Second Merah Putih Frigate
PT PAL Indonesia, in collaboration with the Indonesian Ministry of Defense (Kemhan), has conducted the keel laying for the second Merah Putih (Red White) Frigate. The ceremony, held at the Submarine Divisions hangar of PT PAL Indonesia, involved the laying of the main structural component, initiating the ship's official lifespan calculation
Australia, Japan, Philippines, U.S. Conduct Maritime Activity in Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone...
France Completes NH90 Caiman Helicopter Deliveries for Army
CENTCOM-Iraqi Airstrikes Kill Five ISIS Operatives
Indra to Acquire Spanish Defense Satellite Operator, Hispasat
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