Chinese Manned, Unmanned Submersibles Survey the World’s Deepest Spot
Chinese-made unmanned submersible Haidou-1 and the manned Striver (Fendouzhe) conducted a large-scale near-bottom topographic survey in the western depression of the Challenger Deep during a scientific expedition to the Mariana Trench. With this, the Haidou-1 became the first in the world to survey the Challenger Deep, the worlds deepest spot at...
Italian Coast Guard Orders Multi-role Offshore Patrol Vessel from Fincantieri
The Italian Coast Guard signed a contract with Fincantieri for the design and construction of a multi-role offshore unit (UAM). The deal was signed in Rome at the headquarters of the General Command of the Harbour Authorities - Coast Guard
ST Engineering to Help Build Falaj 3-Class Offshore Patrol Vessels for UAE...
ST Engineering has won a contract from Abu Dhabi Ship Building PJSC (ADSB) for the supply of design, platform equipment and technical assistance for the construction of four Falaj 3-class Offshore Patrol Vessels. These vessels will be constructed in ADSB for the UAE Navy
Saab to Deliver Underwater Robots to Ocean Infinity Company
Saab has agreed to sell 10 of its new electric work remotely operated vehicles (eWROV), including further options, to marine robotics company, Ocean Infinity. The eWROV is the latest addition to Saab Seaeyes underwater portfolio used across a variety of offshore energy sectors, ocean science and defence
Russia to Extend Service Life of Antey-class Nuclear Sub by 10 Years
Russias Zvezda Ship Repair Plant has started upgrading Irkutsk Antey-class nuclear-powered submarine to extend its service life by at least ten years. "The modernization of the [underwater] cruiser will make it possible to extend its service life by at least ten years and expand the Pacific Fleets combat potential," Defense Minister...
Pakistan Navy Receives First Type 054 Frigate from Chinese Shipyard
Pakistan Navy on Monday officially took delivery of the first Type 054A/P frigate from China, the largest warship the country has ever exported. The PNS Tughril was commissioned at Hudong Zhonghua (HZ) Shipyard, China
S.Korea to Launch Frigate Named After Ship Torpedoed by North in 2010
South Korea will launch a new 2,800-ton frigate named after Cheonan, the Pohang-class warship torpedoed by the North over a decade ago. The launching ceremony for the seventh Daegu-class Cheonan will take place on Tuesday at the shipyard of Hyundai Heavy Industries Co
ESG Delivers Sea Falcon UAVs for German Navy's K130 Corvettes
The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has placed an order for three "Sea Falcon" Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) manufactured by ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH for the German Navy's K130 corvettes. With the implementation of the project "Reconnaissance and Identification in the Maritime Operational Area (AImEG)", the corvettes' capabilities for imaging reconnaissance will be significantly expanded: in future, objects can be detected and identified with the Sea Falcon far beyond the on-board sensor system
Mast Affixed on China's Third Aircraft Carrier
The primary mast of the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army Navys (PLAN) Type 003 ‘super-carrier has been installed, new images being shared on social media show. PLAN has 2 aircraft carriers – Liaoning and Type 002 Shandong – with skyjump type ramp for aircraft take-off and oblique runway and arresting cables for their recovery (STOBAR type design)
S.Korea Approves Project to Develop Lightweight Torpedoes by 2028
South Korea will launch a $135 million (160 billion won) project to develop new lightweight torpedoes by 2028, the state arms procurement agency announced Monday. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said that the Defense Project Promotion Committee endorsed the torpedo project
Russia’s Yasen-M Submarine to Launch Multiple Cruise Missiles as Part of State...
Russias Novosibirsk Yasen-M class nuclear submarine is set to launch four cruise missiles as part of state trials. The Project 885M vessel will perform at least four launches of Onyx and Kalibr-PL cruise missiles, a source in the military-industrial complex was quoted as saying by TASS on Monday
Armed with Hypersonic & Cruise Missiles, Russian Navy Launches Nuclear Powered Submarine
Baykar Acquires Italian Aviation Firm Piaggio Aerospace
Day after Israel Hammers Sana’a, Yemen Launches Hypersonic Missile and Drones at...
Azerbaijan Suspends Flights to Multiple Russian Cities after Embraer 190 Crash
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...