Saab Unveils Autonomous Ocean Core Control System for Naval Platforms
Saab has introduced the Autonomous Ocean Core, an advanced control system designed to provide autonomy capabilities for both surface and subsurface naval platforms in military and civilian missions. This vessel-agnostic system features an open architecture, allowing it to be adapted to different vessels, enhancing their ability to operate autonomously at sea...
European Consortium Signs Agreement for Modular and Multirole Patrol Corvette Project
European defense companies—Navantia (Spain), Fincantieri (Italy), Naval Group (France), and Naviris (France/Italy)—signed the Initial Consortium Agreement for the second phase of the
Singapore Navy Warships to Get Safran’s Electro-optical Observation and Fire Control Systems...
Safran Electronics & Defense has been selected by Singapores Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) to supply electro-optical (EO) observation systems and gun fire control systems (GFCS) for the countrys naval fleet. These systems will be fitted on Singapores new Multi Role Combat Vessels (MRCV), Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV), and as...
Kongsberg to Equip Peruvian Navy’s New Frigate with Propeller Systems
Kongsberg Maritime has won a contract to supply controllable pitch propeller (CPP) systems for the Peruvian Navys first new multipurpose frigate under its fleet modernization program, scheduled for completion in 2029. This contract, confirmed on November 5, will see Kongsberg Maritime providing a comprehensive propulsion package, including twin controllable pitch propellers,...
Montenegro Purchases Two Offshore Patrol Vessels from France’s Kership Shipyard
Montenegro has signed a contract to purchase two offshore patrol vessels (OPV 60M) from French shipbuilder Kership to strengthen its naval capabilities. The agreement, reached during the Euronaval trade fair, follows a defense cooperation agreement signed on April 3, 2024, in Paris by Montenegros Minister of Defense and Frances Minister of...
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 in the tradition of building Indonesian Navy warships
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
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...