Norway's ULA-class Submarine Fleet to Receive Upgraded Periscopes, Optronic Systems
HENSOLDT has completed a Critical Design Review (CDR) for the modernisation of Norway's ULA-class submarines. Held in Bergen, the CDR validated the technical planning and execution, confirming the systems' readiness for installation
First Sea Trials Begin for France’s FDI Frigate
The first sea trials for the Amiral Ronarc'h, the lead vessel of France's FDI (Frégates de Défense et d'Intervention) program, commenced in Lorient, France. Commissioned by the Armament General Directorate (DGA), this frigate is designed for the French Navy, following the launches of two FDI frigates for the Hellenic Navy—HS Kimon...
Raytheon Completes Environmental Testing of Barracuda Mine Neutralization System
Raytheon recently conducted a series of environmental tests for the Barracuda Mine Neutralization System at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division. The tests were carried out using a production-representative unit of the Barracuda, an underwater mine neutralizer designed to detect and eliminate naval mine threats
Royal Navy Chief Apologizes to Victims of Sexual Harassment Serving Aboard British...
The head of the Royal Navy has apologized following the investigation which found misogyny, bullying and other unacceptable behaviour had taken place in the Submarine Service. Apologizing to victims of misogyny, the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Ben Key, said he had accepted all 37 recommendations of the investigation following an...
Italian Navy Takes Delivery of Fourth Multipurpose Combat Ship "Giovanni delle Bande...
The Italian Navy has taken delivery of the fourth Multipurpose Combat Ship (PPA) "Giovanni delle Bande Nere" at Fincantieri's shipyard in Muggiano (La Spezia). The "Giovanni delle Bande Nere" is the first PPA of its class in "full" combat configuration
Damen Shipyards Begins Construction of Multi-Purpose Vessel for Portuguese Navy
Damen Shipyards has commenced the construction of a Multi-Purpose Ship for the Portuguese Navy, marked by a joint steel cutting and keel laying ceremony at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania. The vessel, designated NRP Dom João II, is scheduled for delivery in 2026, joining two other Damen-built ships, the 122-metre-long NRP Bartolomeu Dias and NRP D
Sixth Astute Class Submarine for Royal Navy Launched
The Royal Navys sixth Astute Class submarine, named Agamemnon, has been launched at BAE Systems' shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. The nuclear-powered submarine, which weighs 7,400 tonnes and is 97 meters long, rolled out of Devonshire Dock Hall and entered the water for the first time today
Autonomous Drone, Underwater Robot to Enhance French Navy’s Deep-Sea Capabilities
The French Directorate General for Armaments (DGA) has partnered with the General Secretariat for Investment (SGPI) to develop two underwater robotics systems for the French Navy under the "seabed control" (MFM) program as part of France's 2030 investment strategy. This initiative aims to address the increasing need for exploration and activity on the deep seabed, which has largely remained unexplored
Naval Group Signs Orka-class Submarines Delivery Agreement with The Netherlands
Naval Group on Monday signed the delivery agreement marking the launch of the Orka-class program to deliver four submarines to the Netherlands Ministry of Defence. Dutch State Secretary for Defence, and Pierre Eric Pommellet, CEO of Naval Group, signed the Delivery Agreement for the Replacement Netherlands Submarine Capability (RNSC) program
Russian Navy Floats Out Fourth Admiral Gorshkov-Class Frigate
The Russian Navy's future frigate Admiral Isakov was floated out at Severnaya Verf Shipyard in St. Petersburg after 11 years of construction
South Korea Kicks Off Improved Support Ship Construction with Target Completion by
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) held a kickoff meeting for the second Soyang-class Logistics Support Ship (AOE-II) project on September 25, 2024, at Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd
Dutch Navy to Receive Two New Weaponized Support Vessels from Damen
The Dutch Navy is set to receive two new
South Korean Army Receives First Two Light Armed Helicopters
U.K. Develops Quantum Atomic Clock Losing 1 Second Over Billions Of Years
U.S. Approves Japan’s $3.64B Purchase of AMRAAM Missiles
Turkish Shipyard Cuts Steel for Destroyer, Submarine & Aircraft Carrier
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