Iranian Navy to Add New Combat Reconnaissance Destroyer
The Iranian Navy announces the upcoming addition of the “Zagros” destroyer, aimed at enhancing intelligence and combat capabilities. Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani revealed that the Navys fleet will soon include a new combat reconnaissance destroyer named “Zagros,” which combines combat and intelligence-gathering functions
Russian Frigate Carrying Hypersonic Missiles Starts Voyage to the Atlantic
The Russian Navys frigate Admiral Golovko, armed with Tsirkon hypersonic missiles, has embarked on its first long-distance deployment, the Northern Fleets press office reported. The Admiral Golovko, a Project 22350 frigate, left the Severomorsk port alongside the sea tanker Vyazma, heading towards the Atlantic Ocean through the Barents Sea
Turkish TAIS Shipyards Cuts Steel for Indonesian Fast Missile Boat
The Indonesia Ministry of Defense (MoD) together with Turkish TAIS Shipyards marked the first steel cutting of the Fast Missile Boat (FMB) Full Combat Mission with the first steel cutting event on Wednesday (30/10), at the Sefine Shipyard, Turkey. The First Steel Cutting FMB-Full Combat Mission event is an important moment...
U.S. Navy, Japan to Equip Warships with Lockheed Martin’s Electronic Warfare Systems...
Lockheed Martin has secured a $113 million contract from the Naval Sea Systems Command to produce electronic warfare systems, specifically the AN/SLQ-32(V)6 and AN/SLQ-32C(V)6 models for the U.S
South Korea’s Dokdo-Class Amphibious Assault Ship to Get New AESA Radar, Combat...
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), has initiated a comprehensive modernization project for the Dokdo-class amphibious assault ship, starting with a design confirmation meeting on October 24. The
Fleet Solid Support Programme Completes Preliminary Design Review for UK Logistics Vessels
The Fleet Solid Support (FSS) programme to construct three logistics support vessels for the UK has completed its Preliminary Design Review (PDR), marking the first engineering milestone in the project. The PDR was achieved through collaborative sessions between the Ministry of Defence (MOD), Navantia UK as the primary contractor, and BMT, which leads the functional design phase
New Zealand Removes Second Container from Navy Vessel HMNZS Manawanui’s Wreck Site...
New Zealand and Samoan support teams removed a second shipping container from the reef off Upolu Island on Monday as part of the ongoing salvage efforts following the sinking of the Royal New Zealand Navy ship, HMNZS Manawanui, on October 6. The first container, removed on October 19, was empty, while the second container retrieved
GE Aerospace’s LM2500 Engines Selected for Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessels...
GE Aerospaces LM2500 marine gas turbine engines will power the Indian Navy's Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMV), built by Cochin Shipyard Limited. The contract includes six LM2500 engine kits for assembly and testing at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Bangalore
First Sea Trials Begin for France’s FDI Frigate
The first sea trials for the Amiral Ronarc'h, the lead vessel of France's FDI (Frégates de Défense et d'Intervention) program, commenced in Lorient, France. Commissioned by the Armament General Directorate (DGA), this frigate is designed for the French Navy, following the launches of two FDI frigates for the Hellenic Navy—HS Kimon in October 2023 and HS Nearchos on 19 September 2024
Italian Navy Takes Delivery of Fourth Multipurpose Combat Ship "Giovanni delle Bande...
The Italian Navy has taken delivery of the fourth Multipurpose Combat Ship (PPA) "Giovanni delle Bande Nere" at Fincantieri's shipyard in Muggiano (La Spezia). The "Giovanni delle Bande Nere" is the first PPA of its class in "full" combat configuration
Damen Shipyards Begins Construction of Multi-Purpose Vessel for Portuguese Navy
Damen Shipyards has commenced the construction of a Multi-Purpose Ship for the Portuguese Navy, marked by a joint steel cutting and keel laying ceremony at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania. The vessel, designated NRP Dom João II, is scheduled for delivery in 2026, joining two other Damen-built ships, the 122-metre-long NRP Bartolomeu Dias and NRP D
Russian Navy Floats Out Fourth Admiral Gorshkov-Class Frigate
The Russian Navy's future frigate Admiral Isakov was floated out at Severnaya Verf Shipyard in St. Petersburg after 11 years of construction
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...