South Korea Kicks Off Improved Support Ship Construction with Target Completion by
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) held a kickoff meeting for the second Soyang-class Logistics Support Ship (AOE-II) project on September 25, 2024, at Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd
Dutch Navy to Receive Two New Weaponized Support Vessels from Damen
The Dutch Navy is set to receive two new
Indonesian MoD, Germany's Abeking & Rassmusen Launch Hydrographic Survey Ship
The Hydro Oceanographic Auxiliary Ship (BHO), a collaboration between Indonesia's Ministry of Defense and Germany's Abeking & Rasmussen, was launched at PT Palindo Marine's pier in Batam on September 24. The construction contract for the BHO (Ocean Going) ship was awarded to Abeking & Rasmussen, while the platform construction was executed...
Fincantieri Begins Construction of First Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel for Italian Navy
The steel cutting ceremony for the first of four next-generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) to be built by Fincantieri for the Italian Navy took place today at the Riva Trigoso shipyard in Genoa. This event marks the beginning of construction for the OPV program, which aims to modernize and renew the...
Exocet Anti-Ship Missile Receives New Radar Guidance System
The Exocet MM40 Block 3C anti-ship missile has been upgraded with a new generation coherent homing system, enhancing its capabilities in electronic warfare environments. This development was confirmed in an exclusive interview with
Philippines Replaces Warship that China Claims was Withdrawn "Under Pressure"
The Philippine Navy has replaced the warship BRP Teresa Magbanua in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) with another vessel, amid China's claim that the ship was withdrawn under pressure from the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG). The replacement vessel has been deployed to an undisclosed location to prevent any aggressive maneuvers by the CCG, National Maritime Council spokesperson Alexander Lopez
Greece Launches Second FDI Frigate HS Nearchos in Lorient
The launching ceremony of the second FDI frigate, Hellenic Ship (HS) Nearchos, took place at the Naval Group shipyard in Lorient, France. The event was attended by key officials, including Nikolaos Dendias, the Minister of National Defence of Greece, and General Gaël Diaz de Tuesta, representing the French General Armament Directorate
Indonesian Navy Launches Locally-made Patrol Vessel
The Indonesian Ministry of Defense held the official launch ceremony for the first Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) 90M, constructed by local shipbuilder PT Daya Radar Utama (PT DRU), today. The ministry has placed an order for two vessels of the 90-meter class
General Dynamics NASSCO Secures $6.75B U.S. Navy Contract for John Lewis-Class Oilers...
General Dynamics NASSCO has been awarded a contract by the U.S
Navantia Lays Keel for Moroccan Navy's Offshore Patrol Vessel
Spanish Shipbuilder, Navantia has laid the first block of keel for the Moroccan Navy's offshore patrol vessel that is being built in the San Fernando shipyard. The keel laying has happened in the harrow number three of the San Fernando Shipyard
PT PAL Indonesia Completes Refurbishment of Martadinata-class frigate
The Indonesian Navys KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai (GNR)-332 Martadinata-class frigate has arrived at Kuru Pier, HMAS Coonawara Naval Base in Darwin after a 440 nautical mile journey from Kupang. This voyage was part of the Kakadu 2024 Multilateral Exercise
Kim Jong Un Inspects New North Korean Naval Base Construction
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently inspected a new naval base under construction, signaling a significant expansion of the country's naval infrastructure. The state media outlet KCNA reported on Sunday that the site is being developed to accommodate “large, modern surface and underwater vessels,” as part of North Korea's ongoing efforts to enhance its naval capabilities
Eurofighter Typhoon Tests New SPEAR Cruise Missile
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
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...