U.S. Navy’s USS Gerald R. Ford Prepares for 1st Deployment After Inaugural...
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) announced today that the companys Newport News Shipbuilding division completed the first planned incremental availability (PIA) for the U.S
China May have to Replace German-made MTU Engine in Submarines Sold to...
Thailands procurement of S26T diesel-electric submarines from China has hit rough seas with Germanys MTU refusing to supply engines that power the vessels. The Asian country decided in 2015 to buy three S26T submarines, an export version of the Type 039A (Yuan class)
China Reveals New Landing Craft Amidst Taiwan Invasion Rhetoric
The Chinese People's Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) has revealed a new utility landing craft that can carry armored vehicles and troops, and complement air cushioned landing craft in large landing missions.The revelation comes amidst hightened rhetoric in Chinese media circles of an impending invasion of Taiwan following Russia's invasion of Ukraine...
Turkey’s Preveze Submarines to get Locally Developed Information Distribution Systems
Turkey plans to equip its Preveze-class submarines with domestically developed submarine information distribution system (DBDS). The DBDS was produced by Havelsan within the scope of the Preveze-class national production integrated combat management system (MÜREN-Preveze) project
Naval Group to Conduct Sea Trials for Multi Mission frigate FREMM DA...
The eighth and final multi mission frigate built by Naval Group for the French Navy, the FREMM DA Lorraine, will be undergoing the first of its sea trials. Ordered by the Organization for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR), on behalf of the French Procurement Agency (DGA) and the French Navy, the FREMM...
French Navy Seizes 435kg Cannabis with Surveillance Frigate
The French Armed Forces in the Antilles (FAA) seized a suspicious boat carrying 435kg of cannabis using the Floréal-class frigate Germinal. The boat had “no visible mark of nationality,” the French defense ministry said in a statement
U.S. Navy’s V-22 Osprey Achieves Initial Operational Capability Designation
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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 a complete defence ability, and the first to be supplied with generator sets by Isotta Fraschini Motori, a Fincantieri subsidiary specialized in the production of diesel engines
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
India-Israel Barak MRSAM Air Defense System Passes Key Tests Across Armed Forces
South Korea Discusses Future Defense Communication System for Next-Generation Warfare
U.S. Air Force Awards Indra $198M Contract for Portable Navigation Systems
Spain Advances F110 Frigate Program with F113 Build Start, F112 Keel Laid
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
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...
