Denmark MoD Orders Probe into Inflatable Boats' Purchase Irregularities
The Ministry of Defence's Material and Procurement Agency (FMI) in Denmark has been engulfed in a scandal surrounding the purchase irregularities of inflatable boats. An ongoing quality assurance investigation has uncovered potential errors in both recently acquired and existing inflatable boats, raising concerns about the lack of adequate control and quality...
Damen Initiates Construction of New Multi-Purpose Support Ship Designed for Drone Operations
Damen Shipyards has commenced the construction of the first vessel in its newly introduced Multi-Purpose Support Ship (MPSS) series, developed in collaboration with the Portuguese Navy. The MPSS, available in 7000 and 9000-ton versions, is designed to address the increasing use of drone technology in combat and surveillance
Bow Rupture Suspected Cause in Thai Warship Sinking
A rupture in the bow of the Royal Thai Navy corvette HTMS Sukhothai, is suspected to have caused the warship to sink in the Gulf of Thailand on December 18, 2022 killing 24 seamen while 76 were rescued. Some 35 Thai Navy divers together with 14 American naval divers commenced...
U.A.E.’s EDGE Group, Italy’s Fincantieri Announce €30B Joint Venture for Naval Manufacturing...
EDGE Group and Fincantieri have officially entered into a term sheet to establish a joint venture (JV) with a focus on manufacturing naval vessels. The term sheet formalization took place at Palazzo Marina in Rome, Italy, on Wednesday in the presence of key officials from both organizations and high-ranking military figures...
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 admiral's remarks on Sunday
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
Netherlands Completes Delivery of F-16 Fighter Jets to European Training Center
Poland Offers Artillery, Air Defense Systems, and Drones to Saudi Arabia
Belarus Accuses West of Plotting Multi-Front Attack on Its Territory
Singapore, Saab Expand Cooperation on Underwater Technology Development
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...