German Navy's F126 Frigates to Get SurfSAT-L System for Enhanced Fleet Communication
The German Navy has decided to outfit its fleet with Thales SurfSAT-L system, a satellite communication solution featuring multiple terminals and a Land Based Training System, ensuring long-range connectivity for ships like the F126 frigates. The company is set to deliver satellite communications for the F126 frigates, designed by Damen Naval...
U.S. Navy to Commission Expeditionary Sea Base USS John L. Canley
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Naval Group Completes Modernization of the French Navy's Third La Fayette Frigate
Naval Group has officially announced the successful completion of the modernization process for the third and final La Fayette frigate (FLF), the Aconit, in late 2023. The comprehensive six-month refurbishment, encompassing both dockside and sea trials, aimed to ensure the vessel's functionality and alignment with updated specifications
Iranian Destroyer, 'Dena' Attracts Customers After Circumnavigating the Globe
Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani announced that several foreign countries have expressed interest in acquiring Iran's Dena destroyer, which recently completed a global circumnavigation. The vessel, part of the 86th flotilla, completed a circumnavigation of the world without encountering any breakdowns or damage to its antennas, according to the...
U.S. Objects to Chinese Contractor in Thai Warship Salvage Team
The Joint United States Military Advisory Group Thailand (Jusmagthai) has issued a second warning to the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) regarding salvage operations on the U.S
Thales, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems Partner for Hellenic Navy’s MEKO 200 HN Frigate...
In a move aimed at extending the service life of four MEKO 200 HN frigates currently in service with the Hellenic Navy, Thales and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems have forged a consortium for a comprehensive modernization program. The mid-life upgrade seeks to enhance the operational capabilities of the aging fleet
First "Combat Icebreaker" for Russian Navy Expected by Year-End
The Russian Navy is set to receive the ice-class patrol ship, The Ivan Papanin (Project 23550), by the end of 2024, as announced by the Navys commander-in-chief, Admiral Nikolay Yevmenov, during an inspection at the Admiralty Shipyards in St. Petersburg
Taiwan Initiates Construction of Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigate
Taiwan's private shipbuilder, Jong Shyn Shipbuilding, has initiated the construction of an anti-submarine warfare frigate as part of the country's efforts to enhance maritime defense capabilities in the Taiwan Strait. As part of its naval modernization plan, Taiwan aims to replace decommissioned Knox-class frigates with a dozen light frigates, half designated for anti-submarine warfare and the rest for anti-air warfare
Baltic Workboats Secures Contract for Estonia's First Eco-Friendly Multipurpose Vessel
Baltic Workboats has recently signed a contract with the Estonian State Fleet for the design and construction of a new multipurpose vessel. The vessel, set to be completed in 2026, will be powered by biomethane and electricity to ensure ecological sustainability
Chinese PLA Navy's Eighth Type 055 Large Destroyer Completes Multi-Mission Examination
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's eighth Type 055 large destroyer, the Xianyang, has undergone a comprehensive multi-mission examination, signaling its “readiness for combat.” The vessel's capabilities were put to the test in sea attack, anti-submarine, and air defense missions during a full-course training examination organized by a PLA Navy-affiliated vessel training center
Australia, Japan Sign Research Agreement for Undersea Warfare
Australia and Japan have officially entered into an agreement aimed at advancing strategic capabilities in robotic and autonomous systems for undersea warfare. The collaborative research project, initiated by the Defence Science and Technology Group of Australia and Japan's Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Agency, marks the first undertaking under the bilateral research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) arrangement inked in June 2023
PT PAL Indonesia Holds Keel-Laying, Steel Cutting Ceremonies for Modified Filipino Landing...
PT PAL, the Indonesian state-owned shipbuilder, carried out the keel-laying ceremony for the third landing platform dock (LPD)-like strategic sealift vessel (SSV) designated for the Philippine Navy. The event occurred
First Hezbollah Drone Attack on Israeli Military Base in Tel Aviv
Teledyne FLIR to Upgrade U.S. Army’s Stryker CBRN Sensor Suite Featuring Drones...
INS DRAKON Sub Launched for Israeli Navy, Production of First Dakar Sub...
HENSOLDT to Modernize German Fennek Vehicle Sensors
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...