Russian Navy’s Improved Kilo II-Class Submarine Enters State Trials
The third improved Kilo II-class (Project 636.3) diesel-electric submarine for the Russian Navy Magadan has started undergoing state trials, manufacturer Admiralty Shipyard announced Monday
South Korea's Sea Sword 3 USV Completes Tests
South Korean firm LIG Nex1 announced in late July the completion of sea trials of its Haegum-3 (Sea Sword 3) unmanned surface vehicle (USV). The development work was carried out under the umbrella of a two-year public-private joint venture, called ‘The Coastal Security and the Rapid Response Unmanned Surface Vehicle Civil-Military...
Turkey Launches First MILGEM Corvette for Pakistan
The first MILGEM-class corvette for the Pakistan Navy, PNS Babur, was launched at Istanbul Naval Shipyard (INSY) on Sunday. “Launching ceremony of 1st MILGEM Class ship for PN held at Istanbul Naval Shipyard
Turkey's STM Reveals Design of 540-ton Mini Attack Submarine
Turkeys defense firm STM revealed a conceptual design of STM500, a 540-ton mini attack submarine, in a document it released recently. When built, STM500 will be the smallest submarine built by Turkey
South Korea Launches First 3000-ton Class Daewoo-made Submarine
Daewoo Shipbuilding delivered South Korean Navys first 3,000-ton-class submarine capable of firing submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs). The commissioning ceremony for the mid-class diesel air-independent propulsion submarine, named after South Korean independence leader Dosan Ahn Chang-ho, took place at the Okpo Shipyard of Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co
Australia’s HMAS Supply Completes First Replenishment at Sea
HMAS Supply, one of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN)s two new Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR) ships, has completed its first ever Replenishment at Sea (RAS) with HMAS Anzac. The vessel was commissioned by the Navy in April 2021
Gerald Ford Aircraft Carrier Endures Shock of Three 40,000-pound Underwater Blasts
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) successfully conducted a third explosive event off the coast of Jacksonville, FL, on 8 Aug
Chinese Instructor-Pilots Certified For Night Carrier Operations
During a recent voyage of the Chinese Liaoning aircraft carrier, a batch of Instructor-Pilots were certified for night operations paving the way for rapid induction of naval aviators into the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Navy. In a test conducted on a windy night with fierce sea waves in the Bohai Sea, several pilot instructors from PLA Naval Aviation University steered J-15 fighter jets and landed on the flight deck of Liaoning, PLA Daily reported Friday
India's Indigenous Aircraft Carrier 'Vikrant' Completes Maiden Sea Trial
The Indian Ministry of Defense has announced that the Navys Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) Vikrant completed its five-day maiden sea voyage on Sunday. During the maiden sailing, ships performance, including hull, main propulsion, Power Generation and Distribution (PGD) and auxiliary equipment were tested
Russian Nuclear Submarine Towed after Losing Power Near Danish Coast
The three decades-old Russian Orel nuclear-powered submarine that lost propulsion in the Danish waters recently was towed to safety with assistance from other vessels. The incident occurred on July 30 in the busy waters east of Denmarks second-largest city Århus
Navantia, Thyssenkrupp Shortlisted to Build Three Frigates for Poland
Navantia, Thyssenkrupp have been shortlisted by the Polish Ministry of Defence to build three frigates in a Technology Transfer (ToT) program along with one other finalist. All three will participate in the Viability Phase in order to propose a design that further adjusts to the requirements of the Armaments Inspectorate of the Polish Ministry of Defence
Korean LIG Nex1 Eliminated From Romanian Air-Defense Tender due to “Paperwork Error”
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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...