U.S. Navy’s V-22 Osprey Achieves Initial Operational Capability Designation
The U.S
Textron Systems Wins $42M Unmanned Influence Sweep System USV Support Contract
The Pentagon today awarded Textron Systems nearly $42 million to support the Unmanned Influence Sweep System (UISS) Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) project. The contract covers provision of engineering and technical support, incidental materials and travel for the USV program
French Navy to Operate up to 6000 M Depth in Preparation for...
The French Ministry of Defense has put forth a strategy aimed at broadening the capabilities of anticipation and action of the French Navy up to 6,000 m depth. The French Navy already has mine warfare and hydro-oceanography capabilities contributing to the control of the seabed
Fincantieri Launches Fourth Multipurpose Offshore Patrol Ship for Italian Navy
The technical launch of the fourth Multipurpose Offshore Patrol ship (PPA – Pattugliatore Polivalente dAltura) “Giovanni delle Bande Nere” built for the Italian Navy took place at Fincantieris shipyard in Riva Trigoso (Genoa) recently. This PPA, to be delivered in 2024, is the first in “full” version, which means equipped for...
Royal Navy’s Anson Astute-Class Sub Completes Trim Dive
BAE Systems said the Royal Navys fifth Barrow-built Astute-class submarine Anson completed its first trim dive in the town's Devonshire Dock. The operation saw Anson submerge completely beneath the surface of the water while crew tested on-board systems
Indonesia Announces Intent to Purchase two Scorpene Submarines
Indonesia today announced an intent to purchase two Scorpene Submarines from Naval Group of France.French defence minister, Florence Parly tweeted, "Our cooperation also extends to the naval field: Indonesia has announced an intention to purchase two French-made "Scorpène" submarines
Rubin Design Bureau Introduces Second Iteration of Heavily-Armed Submersible Patrol Ship
Russias Rubin Central Design Bureau of Marine Engineering has unveiled the second modification of the armed Strazh (Sentinel) submersible patrol ship. Strazh combines the advantages of a submarine and a surface patrol ship
U.S. Navy’s Virginia-Class Submarine ‘Montana’ Clears Initial Sea Trials
Huntington Ingalls has announced that the U.S
Ocean Infinity Orders HUGIN AUVs from Kongsberg
Ocean Infinity has signed an order with Kongsberg Maritime for 6 HUGIN Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) rated to 3000 metres depth. The vehicles are equipped with a geophysical sensor suite and the latest generation KONGSBERG batteries
HII Completes Acceptance Sea Trials on Fort Lauderdale Amphibious Transport Dock
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) completed acceptance sea trials on Friday for the amphibious transport dock Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28). The San Antonio-class ship, built at HIIs Ingalls Shipbuilding division, spent several days with the U
Turkey to Build Domestic Assault Boat Prototype
Turkey will start the construction of a prototype ship within the scope of the domestic assault boat project. "We will initiate the construction of a prototype ship within the scope of the Turkish-type assault boat," Ismail Demir, head of the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB), said Monday
India Awards $900M Contract to L&T for K9 Vajra-T Howitzers
Boko Haram Militants Attack Two Nigerian Army Bases with Grenade-strapped Drones
China’s Sixth-Generation Fighter Jet Takes First Flight
Damage by Missile Fragments Found On External Fuselage of Crashed Azerbaijan Aircraft
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...