Anduril’s Ghost Shark Autonomous Undersea Vehicle Arrives in U.S. for the First...
The Ghost Shark, an advanced Extra-Large Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (XL-AUV) developed by Anduril, arrived in the United States for the first time on August 20. Transported via a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-17A, this marks an important step in expanding the testing capabilities of the Ghost Shark, allowing for concurrent...
Anduril Australia Establishes First Manufacturing Facility for Ghost Shark XL-AUVs
Anduril Australia is set to establish its first Australian manufacturing facility for the production of Ghost Shark Extra Large Autonomous Undersea Vehicles (XL-AUVs). The new factory will have the capacity to produce significant quantities of these advanced underwater vehicles, both for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and its allies in the...
COTECMAR, Damen Sign Contract for Colombia’s First Locally Built Frigate
The Corporación de Ciencia y Tecnología para el Desarrollo de la Industria Naval, Marítima y Fluvial (COTECMAR) and the Damen Shipyards Group have signed a contract for technical support and component supply to construct the Plataforma Estratégica de Superficie (PES - Strategic Surface Platform) frigate. The agreement, signed on August 11,...
Hensoldt to Provide TRS-4D Radars for German F126 Frigates
HENSOLDT has received a further order from Thales for the delivery of TRS-4D naval radars for the German Navy's F126 frigates. This brings the total order value to more than €200 million
Unmanned Air Warfare Centre Aboard U.S. Aircraft Carrier
The U.S Navy recently installed the worlds first Unmanned Air Warfare Center (UAWC) aboard an aircraft carrier, the USS George H
Russia’s Ruselectronics Develops System to Improve Safety While Landing on Aircraft Carriers...
Russia's Ruselectronics has developed a system to reduce the wear of arrester cables and increase pilot safety during landing on aircraft carrier decks. The new system measures the speed of the aircraft after touching the deck and, in accordance with the data received, allows the degree of tension of the arrester cable, a mechanism for braking aircraft, to be adjusted
U.K. Navy’s Frigates, Destroyers to Receive New Warship Decoy System
The Royal Navy's new warship protection decoy system, Ancilia will be fitted to all six Type 45 destroyers as well as the entire next-generation frigate force. This includes eight Type 26 City-class submarine hunters and five Type 31 Inspiration-class general purpose warships
Russia to Introduce Amur 950 Attack Submarine with 10 VLS for BrahMos...
Russias Rubin Central Design Bureau has announced the unveiling of the Amur 950 attack submarine, specifically designed for export, at the Army-2024 exhibition in Kubinka, Moscow Region, from August 12 to 18. Derived from the Project 677 (Lada-class) submarine design, this model is equipped with ten vertical launch systems (VLS) for BrahMos missiles
China Unveils Hybrid Aerial Underwater Vehicle for Cross-Domain Missions
Chinese scientists from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) have recently introduced the Nezha-SeaDart, a new hybrid aerial underwater vehicle (HAUV). This vehicle, capable of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) from both ground and water, can cruise in the air using lift generated by its wings and transition between air and water
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
South Korea Deploys Upgraded Coastal Radar Systems
879 People Dead in Lebanon Pager Explosions Targeting Hezbollah?
Argentine Navy Inducts First P-3 Orion Aircraft Procured from Norway
Paramount Land Systems Offers New Long Wheel Base Variant of Maatla Protected...
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...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...