Lockheed Martin Orders SPY-7 Radar Components from Spain’s Indra
Lockheed Martin awarded Indra, Escribano Mechanical and Engineering, and ICM (Integral de Conexión y Montajes, S.L
Sea Trials Begin for the Belgian-Dutch First Mine Countermeasures Vessel
The Oostende, the first mine countermeasures vessel in the Belgian-Dutch rMCM program, commenced its sea trials from Concarneau on July 17. The trials aim to assess the vessel's performance ahead of its expected delivery in summer 2025
V2X Secures $141M Contract to Provide Communications Capability to the U.S. Navy...
V2X Inc. has been awarded a
Amphibious Assault Ship, USS Boxer Experienced Rudder Failure
The operational capabilities of the U.S
Sweden Deploys New Anti-Submarine Spy Boats
The Swedish Armed Forces announced the deployment of anti-submarine spy boats, designed to stealthily conduct surveillance both below and above the water surface, on July 10. The
Naval Group, Partners Establish Naval Electromagnetism Laboratory
Naval Group, CNRS, Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA), and Grenoble INP-UGA have inaugurated the Naval Electromagnetism Laboratory (NEL) to study the electromagnetic signatures generated by military ships. The NEL aims to develop technologies that provide greater electromagnetic discretion for military ships
First Turkish-made Frigate for Ukraine Starts Sea Trials
Ukrainian Navys future warship, the Turkey-built MILGEM Ada-class Hetman Ivan Mazepa corvette, has initiated its sea acceptance tests. Constructed under the MİLGEM Project by Turkey's STM, this vessel represents the first of four corvettes nearing completion
Third Mine Countermeasure Vessel of Belgian-Dutch Program Launched
Naval Group has
European Defence Agency Launches Phase 3 of Modular Lightweight Minesweeping Project
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has initiated the third phase of its Modular Lightweight Minesweeping Next Generation (MLM-NG) project. With a budget of approximately
Construction Begins on Canada’s First River Class Destroyer
The Canadian defense ministry has announced the start of construction for the countrys new fleet of Canadian Surface Combatants (CSC) today. The new fleet will be known as River-class destroyers, with the first three ships named His Majestys Canadian Ships (HMCS) Fraser, Saint-Laurent, and Mackenzie
Swedish Defence Materiel Administration Orders Combat Boats
Saab has received an order valued approximately SEK 400 million ($37 million) from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for ten combat boats. The contract period begins in 2024 and deliveries will be made continuously over the coming years
Denmark to Station Frigates at its Ports to Perform NATO Naval Duties
Due to air defense system issues on the frigate Iver Huitfeldt during its deployment in the Red Sea, Denmark will modify its NATO contribution by stationing frigates at Danish ports for the latter half of 2024. Initially, the frigates Iver Huitfeldt and Niels Juel were scheduled to alternate as the flagship of NATO's naval force (SNMG1) from July to November 2024
Belgium Gets U.S. Clearance to Buy Small Diameter Bombs for F-35 Jets...
Hanwha Introduces New KF-21 Engine Prototype at FIA-24
Russia's UEC Opens Plant to Speed up Engine Production for MC-21, SSJ...
Israel Aerospace Unveils ‘WIND DEMON’ Stealthy Air-To-Surface Cruise Missile at FIA-24
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...