French and Italian Horizon Frigates to get Mid-Life Upgrades
France and Italy representatives signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) of the four Horizon Frigates of the French and Italian Navies at the Paris Airshow. Their modernization will be carried out by Naviris, the 50/50 owned joint venture by Fincantieri and Naval Group and Eurosam, a consortium...
Taiwan Navy to Receive Second ‘Aircraft Carrier Killer’ Ship Soon
Taiwans Navy is expected to take delivery of the second Tuo Chiang-class guided missile corvette, also known as an “aircraft carrier killer,” very soon. The Fu Chiang has been sailing since September 2022, with Lungteh Shipbuilding judging tests to have been successful, local news outlet
U.S. Navy Seeks Logistics, Repair, Maintenance Facilities in India
The United States is looking to India as a provider of logistics, repair and maintenance (LR & M) infrastructure for its ships, Pentagon Press Secretary Brig.
Taiwan Commissions First Yushan-class Landing Platform Dock
Taiwans Navy commissioned its first Yushan-class landing platform dock Yushan at the Zuoying Naval Base in Kaohsiung, on June 19. The ship will now assume combat readiness duties including transporting supplies and personnel to Taiwans outlying islands,
Romania 'Warns' Naval Group to Sign Gowind Warship Contract or be eliminated...
Romanias defense ministry (MApN) has issued an ultimatum to Frances Naval Group to finalize the Gowind corvette contract soon or risk forfeiting to the subsequent contender. This was reported by Defense Romania on June 14, 2023
India Gifts In-service Missile Corvette to Vietnam
Indias defence ministry said it will hand over an indigenously-built in-service Missile Corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam Peoples Navy. On June 19, Indian defence minister Rajnath Singh held talks with his Vietnamese counterpart General Phan Van Gang in New Delhi to discuss progress on various bilateral defence cooperation initiatives
Russian Minesweeper Deploys Unmanned Boats to Defuse Naval Mines
Russian minesweeper Yakov Baliyaev deployed unmanned boat Scanda to locate and defuse opposing force naval mines during drills held in the Sea of Okhotsk. “The minesweeper performed control and reconnaissance search of opposing force naval mines,” the countrys defense ministry said
Russia Claims Destroying Ukrainian Navy's Last Warship
Ukrainian Navys last warship "Yury Olefirenko" has been destroyed, Russia has claimed. Igor Konashenkov, the official representative of the Russian Defense Ministry, told reporters during a press briefing on Wednesday that the landing ship Yuri Olefirenko was struck by “high-precision” Russian Aerospace Forces weaponry in the Black Sea port of Odessa on May 29
Fincantieri Subsidiary, VARD launches Vigilance Offshore Patrol Vessel at CANSEC 2023
Vard Marine Inc. (VARD), a Fincantieri company, launched a new Vigilance Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) at CANSEC 2023 in conjunction with Team Vigilance partner companies Heddle Shipyards, Thales Canada, SH Defence, and Fincantieri
Retired Mossad Agent Killed in 'Gathering of Spies' on Italian Boat
A recently retired Mossad agent has died along with two Italian spies after their boat carrying dozens of other intelligence officers capsized in Lake Maggiore, northern Italy, on Sunday. The “tour boat” capsized in strong winds
Swedish 'Mortar Ships' to get Patria's 120mm Turrets
Patria will equip eight Swedish mortar ships with NEMO Navy turreted 120 mm systems under a new contract signed between the two parties. Patria is delivering its mortar system to the Swedish armed forces for the first time as a subcontractor to Swede Ship Marine AB
EDGE’s ADSB Unveils 92m Corvette Design at LIMA 2023
EDGE entity Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) today announced the launch of a 92 metre Corvette, a fast and powerful vanguard vessel, which is designed by ADSB in the UAE. The Abu Dhabi-based shipbuilder made the announcement at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2023), being held in Malaysia until 27 May
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...