BAE Systems To Modernize US Navy’s Missile Cruiser USS Anzio
BAE Systems has received a $45.3 million contract from the U
Pakistan Navy Launches 600 Tonnes Maritime Patrol Vessel
The Pakistan Navy has launched a 600 tonne maritime patrol vessel (MPV) for the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA). The vessel is "a multi-mission vessel with a steel hull and aluminum super structure," read a statement issued by the navy's media wing, adding that "the length of the vessel is 68
Indian Navy’s Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel Scheduled for Induction Next Year
The Indian Navy will induct two deep submergence rescue vessel (DSRV) systems next year. "It (the SSN project) has kicked off
Navantia-Saab Team Submits Canadian Surface Combatant Program Bid
A day after Lockheed Martin-led team submitted bid for the Canadian Surface Combatant program, Navantia-led group followed with its response to the multi-billion dollar tender. Navantia will provide its ship platform, Saab Australia will be the Combat Systems Integrator (CSI) with CEA Technologies providing key elements of the proposed solution
Lockheed, BAE Systems’ Submit Bid for Canadian Navy's Surface Combatant Program
Lockheed Martin has confirmed delivery of the proposal for the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) program. BAE Systems, CAE, Lockheed Martin Canada, L3 Technologies, MDA and Ultra Electronics are partnering as Canada's Combat Ship Team (CST) for the Royal Canadian Navy's future fleet of surface combatants
Cohort SEA’s Torpedo Launcher Systems for Thai, Philippines & Malaysian Navies
UK based Cohort SEA has recently won an order to provide Torpedo Launcher Systems (TLS) for two new frigates of the Philippines Navy and is providing TLS and weapons handling systems for Combatant Ships under construction for Malaysia. This follows the supply of a TLS for the Royal Thai Navys latest frigate, which was built by DSME in South Korea
Navantia, Lockheed Martin Extend Surface Ships and Naval Combat System Tech Cooperation
Spain's state-owned shipbuilding company Navantia and US aerospace firm Lockheed Martin have signed a renewed Memorandum of Agreement to jointly explore mutually beneficial new business opportunities in the areas of surface ships and naval combat systems. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding to recognize their history working alongside each other and to seal the renewed agreement, Maryland-based Lockheed Martin announced in a company news release
China To Donate Four 'Fast Boats' To Help Philippines In Anti-Terror Fight
China will likely donate four fast boats to Manila to be operated in the high risk waters of the Sulu Sea, the Southern Philippines region. "They're also giving us fast boats to be used in the Sulu Seas
BAE Systems Teams Up With Local Shipbuilder For UK Type 31 Frigates
British firm BAE Systems has teamed up with Cammell Laird, the local shipbuilder, to provide warship design, engineering capability and combat systems in response to the UK Royal Navy's Type 31e frigate programme. Under the teaming agreement, BAE Systems will partner with Cammell Laird, who would Prime, build and assemble the vessels
US Navy Sends Substitutes for Missile Defence Ships Damaged in Collisions
The US Navy will deploy alternative guided-missile destroyers to cover gaps left by two ballistic missile defense-capable destroyers that were damaged in collisions with merchant ships, amidst growing nuclear threats by North Korea. The Norfolk-based cruiser USS Monterey (CG-61) and Pearl Harbor-based destroyer USS OKane (DDG-77) will be deployed to assist in BMD missions, two Navy officials told USNI News
China Scrambles Fighter Jets, Guided-Missile Frigate To Deter US Destroyer In South...
China scrambled two fighter jets, a helicopter and a guided-missile frigate to deter US missile frigate which was nearing disputed islands in the South China Sea on Tuesday. The Huangshan guided-missile frigate, two J-11B fighter jets and one Z-8 helicopter were sent to counter the US ship in the disputed South China Sea, China's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Wednesday
Indian Navy Foils Piracy Attempt On Merchant Vessel In Gulf Of Aden
Indian Naval Ship Trishul on Friday foiled a piracy attempt on an Indian merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden, Indian Navy said. All 26 Indian crew on board the Indian ship are safe
U.S. Approves $700M Arms Sale to Netherlands for Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles...
Poland Cleared to Buy Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles for $1.3B
France's Third Barracuda Submarine Begins Nuclear Reactor Startup
U.S. Enacts Supplemental Bill Providing $95B in Aid for Ukraine, Israel, and...
Have Iran-Israel Missile Attacks Enabled Mutual Deterrence?
Iran's April 13-14 missile strike against Israel marks a paradigm shift in Tehran's approach to Israel; from previously relying on...
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...
China’s “Moderate” 2024 Defense Budget Hides Frenetic Military Build-up
China on Tuesday revealed a draft defense budget draft for 2024 amounting to 1
Battle of Counter-Drone SAMs- Raytheon's Coyote Vs. Russian Pantsir-S1
The spectacular success of drones on the battlefield in Ukraine has prompted Russia and the United States to develop counter-measures...
Grounding of U.S. Military’s V-22 Osprey Fleet Enters Third Month
The grounding of around 400-strong fleet of Osprey V-22 Tilt-rotor aircraft is in its third month with no update on...