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...
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...
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,...
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
Turkey Commissions Second Largest Vessel, Unmanned Surface Vessel
At a commissioning ceremony held at Sefine Shipyard in Yalova on Friday, the Turkish Navy officially welcomed crewed supply ships, a frigate, and an unmanned surface vessel into service
Estonia Launches Semi-Autonomous Vessel Project for European Navies
The Estonian government, in collaboration with local shipbuilder Baltic Workboats, has initiated a four-year project to develop a semi-autonomous vessel prototype for European naval forces.
Birdon's H260 Heavy Landing Craft Selected for U.S. Marine Corps Evaluation
Australian maritime engineering firm Birdon has been selected by the U.S
GE Vernova to Power New UK FSS Ships with Hybrid-Electric Propulsion
GE Vernova's Power Conversion business in the UK has secured a contract with Team Resolute to provide advanced hybrid-electric propulsion technology for the UK Ministry of Defence's (MOD) Royal Fleet Auxiliary Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships. Team Resolute, a consortium comprising Navantia, Harland & Wolff, and BMT, will deliver three 216-meter-long FSS ships designed to minimize carbon emissions
Greece Negotiating with U.S. for Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ships
Greece is in discussions with the United States regarding the acquisition of four Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) for the Hellenic Navy. In December 2021, Lockheed and the U
Russia Set to Construct New Aircraft Carrier as Navy Expands Capabilities
Russia has announced plans to construct a new aircraft carrier, according to Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Nikolay Yevmenov. The revelation was made in an interview with the Krasnaya Zvezda daily, where Admiral Yevmenov emphasized the strategic importance of such a move in bolstering the country's maritime strength
Iranian Navy Receives Stealth vessel, Missile Boats
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy received a radar-evading warship, speedboats and corvettes equipped with a range of missiles in a ceremony at Irans southern port city of Bandar Abbas on Saturday. The IRGC Navy took delivery of an advanced warship, named after Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, an Iraqi commander of the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) who was martyred alongside Irans Lt
British Army Declares Readiness to Counter Russian Threats
Australia Delivers Guardian-Class Patrol Boat to Fiji
Australia, India Agree on Air-to-Air Refuelling Cooperation
New Dutch-made Satellite to Strengthen Military Intelligence by 2027
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...