China’s Recently-Commissioned Large Destroyers ‘Ready for Combat’
Two of China's recently-commissioned Type 055 10,000 ton-class large destroyers, the Anshan and the Wuxi will be ready to take on enemy forces by year-end, Chinese experts say. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Northern Theater Command Navy said in a press release on Saturday that a vessel training center affiliated...
U.S. Navy Receives First HELIOS Integrated Multi-Mission Laser Weapon System
Lockheed Martin handed over a 60+ kW-class high energy laser with integrated optical-dazzler and surveillance (HELIOS) to the U.S
China, N.Korea Separately Hold Military Activities in the Yellow Sea
Chinese military began exercises in the Yellow Sea on Wednesday; the same day North Korea reportedly test-fired two cruise missiles towards the waterbody. Chinas Maritime Safety Administration said on its website that military activities will be carried out in parts of the Yellow Sea waters starting from 8:30 am Wednesday to...
U.S. Navy to Commission its Newest Amphibious Transport Named Fort Lauderdale
The U.S Navy is set to commission its newest amphibious transport dock, the future USS Fort Lauderdale at the city of the same name
Russia Inducts Captured Ukrainian Armored Boat into Its Navy: Reports
The Russian Black Sea Fleet has put to service a captured Ukrainian Navy armored boat. The Ukrainian boat currently in Russian control is an Ackerman (P174) Project 58155 Gyurza-M boat captured in Mariupol,
S.Korea Launches First 8,200-ton KDX III Batch II Destroyer
South Koreas Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) launched Jeongjo the Great, the lead ship of the KDX (Gwanggaeto)-III Batch-II destroyer project. Launching ceremony was held at HHI shipyard in Ulsan on Thursday morning
Saudi Navy Takes Delivery of 2nd Avante 2200 Corvette
The Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) took delivery of "Al Diriyah,” the second of five Avante 2200 class corvettes built by Navantia, in a ceremony held at the facilities of the Naval Base of La Carraca, in San Fernando (Cádiz). The contract for the construction of five corvettes entered into force in November 2018
Spanish Navy’s F-110 Frigate Clears Critical Design Review
Spanish Ministry of Defence, Spanish Navy and Navantia concluded the Critical Design Review (CDR) of the F-110 frigate. This ensures that the design developed by Navantia meets the capabilities requested by the Ministry of Defence; and its readiness for full-fledged production
HII to Design U.S. Navy's Next-Gen Destroyer, DDG(X) Equipped with Hypersonic Missiles,...
Huntington Ingalls Industries' (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division has won a contract for engineering and design from the U.S
Fincantieri Cuts Steel for Second Logistic Support Ship for Italian Navy
Fincantieri held a steel cutting ceremony for the second Logistic Support Ship (LSS) for the Italian Navy on Wednesday. The ceremony took place at the Castellammare di Stabia shipyard, where the LSS will be entirely built and delivered in 2025
China Commissions First Large Patrol Vessel in the Taiwan Straits
The Haixun 06, Chinas first large vessel designated to patrol the Taiwan Straits, was officially assigned to the Fujian Maritime Safety Administration on Monday. The vessel is 128m long, 16m wide and 7
Korean LIG Nex1 Eliminated From Romanian Air-Defense Tender due to “Paperwork Error”
U.S., U.K., Planning Terrorist Attacks on Russian Bases in Syria, Moscow Claims...
Ukraine Slows Use of ATACMS Missiles as Stockpiles Dwindle
Turkey Orders Air Defense Radars from Aselsan
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...