Indonesian Navy Launches Locally-made Patrol Vessel
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
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?
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)
BAE Systems Wins £60M Contract to Upgrade Royal Navy’s Sting Ray Torpedo...
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General Dynamics NASSCO Secures $6.75B U.S. Navy Contract for John Lewis-Class Oilers...
General Dynamics NASSCO has been awarded a contract by the U.S
Navantia Lays Keel for Moroccan Navy's Offshore Patrol Vessel
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...