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
Thyssenkrupp Delivers Fourth F125 Frigate to German BAAINBw
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) handed over the fourth and final F125 frigate “RHEINLAND-PFALZ” to the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) in Hamburg last week. With that, all four ships of the F125 class, which TKMS built together with the NVL Group in the ARGE F125 consortium, have been successfully delivered, the company said in a release
Navantia to Modernize Norway's Fridtjof Nansen Class Warships
The Norwegian Defence Material Agency (NDMA) has asked Navantia to modernize Fridtjof Nansen Class (F-310) frigates designed and built for the Norwegian Navy between 2000 and 2011. As part of the contract, Navantia will perform a Configuration Audit of the Fridtjof Nansen Class Frigates in order to integrate in the design documentation all the modifications and relevant changes conducted by NDMA on the Frigates since they left the Spanish shipyard
Philippines Signs Anti-Ship Missile Contract with BrahMos Aerospace
Philippiness Department of National Defense (DND) has signed ceremonial contract worth Php 18.9 Billion ($368 Million) with Brahmos Aerospace to acquire a Shore-based Anti-ship Missile System for the Philippine Navy
BAE Systems Hägglunds introduces CV90120 light tank, a Lighter Alternative...
Russian Missiles Kill 85 Commanders, Foreign Instructors in Zelensky’s Hometown
China, Cambodia Open Joint Logistics, Training Center at Ream Naval Base
Filipinos Detained in China for ‘Espionage’ are Law-Abiding Civilians: NSC
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...
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...