Qatar Receives Amphibious Vessel “Al Fulk” from Fincantieri
Fincantieri has officially delivered the amphibious vessel Landing Platform Dock (LPD) Al Fulk to the Ministry of Defence of Qatar at the Muggiano shipyard in La Spezia, Italy
First Landing Support Vessel for Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
Japans Naikai Zosen shipbuilder launched the “Yoko,” the first landing support vessel (LSV) for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), during a ceremony at its Setoda shipyard in Hiroshima Prefecture
South Korean Navy Receives ‘Jeongjo the Great’ Aegis Destroyer
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) handed over the newest Aegis destroyer, Jeongjo the Great (DDG-995), to the South Korean Navy on November 27. The
Australia Delivers Guardian-Class Patrol Boat to Fiji
Fiji has received its third Guardian-class Patrol Boat in a ceremony held in Henderson, Western Australia, as part of Australias Pacific Maritime Security Program. The vessel aims to enhance Fiji's maritime security, assisting in combating transnational crime and maritime threats while supporting a peaceful and resilient Pacific region
South Korea Begins Work on Combat System Testing Facility for New ‘KDDX’...
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) held a groundbreaking ceremony on November 19 for the construction of a Land Based Test System (LBTS) at the Samcheok Marine Research Center. This facility will serve as a critical hub for testing and evaluating the combat system of the next-generation destroyer, known as KDDX
EU Launches Collaborative Projects on Air Defence, Electronic Warfare, Loitering Munitions, and...
The European Union has launched four collaborative defence projects focused on air defence, electronic warfare, loitering munitions, and next-generation combat ships, aiming to address critical military capability gaps among member states. The European Defence Agency (EDA)
Royal Netherlands Navy's New Supply Ship Begins Sea Trials
The Royal Netherlands Navy's Combat Support Ship (CSS), the future Zr.Ms
Indonesia Conducts Keel Laying for Second Merah Putih Frigate
PT PAL Indonesia, in collaboration with the Indonesian Ministry of Defense (Kemhan), has conducted the keel laying for the second Merah Putih (Red White) Frigate. The ceremony, held at the Submarine Divisions hangar of PT PAL Indonesia, involved the laying of the main structural component, initiating the ship's official lifespan calculation
German, Japanese Shipbuilders Shortlisted for Australian Frigate Contract
Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) have been shortlisted to design Australia's future General Purpose Frigates (GPF), a program valued at up to $11 billion over the next decade. This decision narrows the field for Australias new fleet, with Spain's Navantia and South Korea's Hanwha Ocean and Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) no longer in consideration
Indonesia Secures $1.25B Loan to Finance the Procurement of Two OPVs from...
Indonesia has secured a $1.25 billion loan from Italy to fund the purchase of two
UAE's RABDAN FA-400 Patrol Vessel to Get French LACROIX Decoy Technology
Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), part of EDGE Group, has partnered with French firm LACROIX to integrate advanced decoy technology into its FA-400 Fast Attack vessel, enhancing the patrol ships coastal and territorial defense capabilities. The agreement was formalized at the EURONAVAL 2024 Exhibition in Paris, where ADSB CEO David Massey and LACROIX COO François Moulinier signed the partnership
American Hypersonic Missiles in Sight as Russia Forms First S-500 Air Defense...
Houthi Missile Hits Israel’s Tel Aviv, 16 Injured
Poland Orders Four Reconnaissance Microsatellites
U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing
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...