Japanese Helicopter Carrier Completes F-35B Fighter Integration
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's JS Kaga helicopter carrier has completed integration tests with the F-35B short takeoff and vertical landing fighter. The completion of these tests, announced on the fleets X social media page, clears the way for Japanese pilot training on the F-35B from 2025
German, Japanese Shipbuilders Shortlisted for Australian Frigate Contract
Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) have been shortlisted to design Australia's future General Purpose Frigates (GPF), a program valued at up to $11 billion over the next decade. This decision narrows the field for Australias new fleet, with Spain's Navantia and South Korea's Hanwha Ocean...
Indonesia Secures $1.25B Loan to Finance the Procurement of Two OPVs from...
Indonesia has secured a $1.25 billion loan from Italy to fund the purchase of two
UAE's RABDAN FA-400 Patrol Vessel to Get French LACROIX Decoy Technology
Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), part of EDGE Group, has partnered with French firm LACROIX to integrate advanced decoy technology into its FA-400 Fast Attack vessel, enhancing the patrol ships coastal and territorial defense capabilities. The agreement was formalized at the EURONAVAL 2024 Exhibition in Paris, where ADSB CEO David Massey...
Saab Unveils Autonomous Ocean Core Control System for Naval Platforms
Saab has introduced the Autonomous Ocean Core, an advanced control system designed to provide autonomy capabilities for both surface and subsurface naval platforms in military and civilian missions. This vessel-agnostic system features an open architecture, allowing it to be adapted to different vessels, enhancing their ability to operate autonomously at sea...
European Consortium Signs Agreement for Modular and Multirole Patrol Corvette Project
European defense companies—Navantia (Spain), Fincantieri (Italy), Naval Group (France), and Naviris (France/Italy)—signed the Initial Consortium Agreement for the second phase of the
Singapore Navy Warships to Get Safran’s Electro-optical Observation and Fire Control Systems...
Safran Electronics & Defense has been selected by Singapores Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) to supply electro-optical (EO) observation systems and gun fire control systems (GFCS) for the countrys naval fleet. These systems will be fitted on Singapores new Multi Role Combat Vessels (MRCV), Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV), and as part of the modernization of the Formidable-Class Frigates
Kongsberg to Equip Peruvian Navy’s New Frigate with Propeller Systems
Kongsberg Maritime has won a contract to supply controllable pitch propeller (CPP) systems for the Peruvian Navys first new multipurpose frigate under its fleet modernization program, scheduled for completion in 2029. This contract, confirmed on November 5, will see Kongsberg Maritime providing a comprehensive propulsion package, including twin controllable pitch propellers, shaftlines, bearings, seals, and integrated control systems
Montenegro Purchases Two Offshore Patrol Vessels from France’s Kership Shipyard
Montenegro has signed a contract to purchase two offshore patrol vessels (OPV 60M) from French shipbuilder Kership to strengthen its naval capabilities. The agreement, reached during the Euronaval trade fair, follows a defense cooperation agreement signed on April 3, 2024, in Paris by Montenegros Minister of Defense and Frances Minister of Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs
MBDA Completes First Test of Teseo MK2/E Anti-Ship Missile System for Italian...
Italys latest anti-ship missile system, the Teseo MK2/E, underwent its first test firing on October 14, European MBDA announced today. This evolved missile, also known internationally as the OTOMAT, represents the newest generation in the Teseo missile family and offers enhanced capabilities over its predecessors
S.Korean Navy Receives New Submarine Rescue Ship
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA)
MBDA Unveils Submarine-Launched Exocet Missile at Euronaval 2024
MBDA has introduced plans for a new submarine-launched anti-ship missile, the
Singapore’s ST Engineering to Produce New Armored Vehicle in Kazakhstan
Japan Tests 1,500 km-Range Tomahawk-like Cruise Missile
Ukraine Allowed Access to Military Satellite Internet- Starshield
Denmark to Expedite CAESAR Artillery Delivery to Ukraine, Allots Additional Funds
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...