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Indonesian Navy Launches Locally-made Patrol Vessel

September 18, 2024 @ 08:16 AM

The Indonesian Ministry of Defense held the official launch ceremony for the first Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) 90M, constructed by local shipbuilder PT Daya Radar Utama (PT DRU), today. The ministry has placed an order for two vessels of the 90-meter class

Austal USA Wins $450M to Expand Submarine Module Production

September 17, 2024 @ 08:20 AM

Austal USA has secured a contract valued at $450 million from General Dynamics Electric Boat to enhance its submarine module production capabilities. This agreement, part of efforts to strengthen the U

Did China Test the New 'J-35' Fighter on an Aircraft Carrier?

September 16, 2024 @ 06:25 AM

China has revealed that it tested a new type of warplane, likely the J-35, earlier this year aboard its first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning. This is according to a recent report by state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV)

General Dynamics NASSCO Secures $6.75B U.S. Navy Contract for John Lewis-Class Oilers...

September 14, 2024 @ 05:43 AM

General Dynamics NASSCO has been awarded a contract by the U.S

Navantia Lays Keel for Moroccan Navy's Offshore Patrol Vessel

September 11, 2024 @ 12:15 PM

Spanish Shipbuilder, Navantia has laid the first block of keel for the Moroccan Navy's offshore patrol vessel that is being built in the San Fernando shipyard. The keel laying has happened in the harrow number three of the San Fernando Shipyard

Model of Italian Submarine Being Built for Qatar Shown for the First...

September 11, 2024 @ 10:32 AM

The Qatari Emiri Navy's new submarine, currently under construction in Italy, have made their first appearance. These submarines, being built by M23 SRL in Bergamo, were recently showcased at the MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition in Poland

PT PAL Indonesia Completes Refurbishment of Martadinata-class frigate

September 11, 2024 @ 09:20 AM

The Indonesian Navys KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai (GNR)-332 Martadinata-class frigate has arrived at Kuru Pier, HMAS Coonawara Naval Base in Darwin after a 440 nautical mile journey from Kupang. This voyage was part of the Kakadu 2024 Multilateral Exercise

Naval Group Signs Industrial Cooperation Agreement with Netherlands for Submarine Program

September 11, 2024 @ 09:00 AM

The Netherlands and Naval Group have signed an Industrial Cooperation Agreement (ICA) for the Netherlands Submarine Capability (NSC) program. The formal contract with the Netherlands Ministry of Defense will be finalized in the coming weeks

Kim Jong Un Inspects New North Korean Naval Base Construction

September 10, 2024 @ 06:42 AM

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently inspected a new naval base under construction, signaling a significant expansion of the country's naval infrastructure. The state media outlet KCNA reported on Sunday that the site is being developed to accommodate “large, modern surface and underwater vessels,” as part of North Korea's ongoing efforts to enhance its naval capabilities

Japan Restructures JMSDF with New “Fleet Information Warfare” Command

September 9, 2024 @ 08:46 AM

Japan's Ministry of Defense on Monday announced the creation of a new "Fleet Information Warfare" command for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). This move will lead to the dissolution of the Fleet Intelligence Command, the JMSDFs only specialized intelligence unit, as part of a broader strategic overhaul

Naval Group to Launch Second Kimon-Class Frigate, Nearchos

September 6, 2024 @ 12:51 PM

Naval Group is set to launch the Nearchos, the second Kimon-class frigate for Greece, on September 19, 2024, at its Lorient shipyard. This follows the successful launch of its sister ship, Kimon, exactly one year ago

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