Italian Navy Orders Fourth OSN Offshore Patrol Vessel
The Italian Navy has exercised an option to purchase a fourth Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) and related logistic support from Orizzonte Sistemi Navale (OSN), a joint venture between Fincantieri (51%) and Leonardo (49%). The total value of the contract is approximately €236 million
Previously Struck Russian Submarine Sunk in Fresh Ukrainian Missile Attack
Ukrainian forces claim major victory as missile strike sinks Russian submarine 'Rostov-on-Don' in Crimea, just months after repairs from previous attack in September. “Ukrainian defense forces successfully attacked the B-237 ‘Rostov-na-Donu attack submarine in Sevastopol's port
Israeli Navy Tests LARD Long Range Interceptor
The Israeli Navy, the Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D), and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) completed a successful test of the 'LRAD' long-range interceptor this week. During the test, a precise rocket was launched at a target, simulating a strategic asset at sea
Malaysia Signs LOA to Receive Former U.S. Coast Guard Ship
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) is set to acquire a former U.S
Turkey Launches Second Ada-Type Corvette for Ukrainian Navy
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry announced today that the second Ada-Type Corvette, "Hetman Ivan Vyhovskyi", was launched at the RMK Marine shipyard in Istanbul. Defense Minister Rustem Umerov attended the ceremony, stating that the corvette, equipped with the latest weapons, will significantly enhance Ukraine's defense capabilities
PT PAL Indonesia, Leonardo to Partner on Weapon System Integration
PT PAL Indonesia has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Leonardo S.p
Italian Navy Acquires Two FREMM EVO Frigates for €1.5B
Italy's Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN) has signed a €1.5 billion contract with European Organisation for Joint Armament Production (OCCAR) agency to build two next-generation FREMM EVO frigates for the Italian Navy
Aurora Flight Sciences Advances Real-Time Adaptive Control for Uncrewed Surface Vessels in...
Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing company, is advancing its "Fast Adaptation and Learning for Control Online" (FALCON) control architecture for Phase 1 of DARPA's Learning Introspective Control (LINC) program. This control architecture enables uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) to adapt their control laws in real time, maintaining safe operation in unpredictable conditions
British Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier Returns to Home Port After Unscheduled Repairs
HMS Queen Elizabeth, Britains flagship aircraft carrier, will return to Portsmouth Today after a four-month repair stint in Scotland. The 65,000-tonne carrier left Rosyth Dockyard a week ago and has since completed intensive sea trials to test its systems
New Chinese Submarine Featuring X-Form Rudders Spotted at Wuchang Shipyard
China is spotted to be working on a new crewed submarine featuring X-form rudders, marking a breakthrough in its rapidly advancing submarine program, which spans both nuclear and conventional vessels. Tom Shugart, an adjunct senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) and retired U
Russia Could Soon Develop VTOL Stealth Jets for its Helicopter Carriers
Russian aircraft manufacturer, Yakovlev is ready to start work on a fifth generation vertical take off and landing (VTOL) fighter jet. These jets-probably based on the Su-57 stealth jet or also the much lighter single engine Su-75 could be the aircraft of choice for basing on the Project 23900 amphibious assault ships two of which are expected to enter service by 2028
BAE Systems, Canada’s Cellula Robotics to Develop 5,000km-Range Extra-Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle...
Ebbing Air National Guard Base to Host Additional F-35s for Global Training...
Boeing Secures $4B for KC-46A Tankers, P-8A Poseidon Aircraft
Russia Fired RS-26 Rubezh ICBM-Based IRBM at Ukraine: U.S.
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...