UK Warship, HMS Trent's Engine fails During Maiden Voyage
The newest warship in the Royal Navy's fleet has broken down at sea just days into her first voyage. HMS Trent's engine failed shortly after setting sail for a second time from Gibraltar, had spent three days
HENSOLDT Supplies Kelvin Hughes Radar to Philippine Navy Frigate
HENSOLDT UK has supplied a radar suite consisting of Kelvin Hughes Mk11 S and X Band radar systems to the Philippine Navy's BRP Jose Rizal frigate. The SharpEye Mk11 radars are approved by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and take advantage of the Kelvin Hughes advanced solid state SharpEye Doppler technology...
New Indra Sensors for Spain’s F110 Frigates to Increase Stealth, Low Observability...
Spanish Defense electronics firm, Indra has signed contracts with Navantia to equip the five F110 frigates of the Spanish Navy with sensors that will make these ships one of the most advanced of the world. Under the new contracts, the company will supply the Rigel i110 radar band electronic defense system...
US Navy’s 12th Expeditionary Fast Transport Completes Integrated Sea Trials
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China’s first Type 075 LHD helicopter carrier begins Sea Trials
Chinas first Type 075 landing helicopter dock (LHD) began its first sea trials today Development work on Type 075 helicopter carriers began in 2011. The first and second ships of the class were launched in September 2019 and April 2020 respectively
USMI to provide Explosive Ordnance Disposal Response Craft to Azerbaijan
United States Marine Inc., has been awarded a contract to provide Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Response Craft to Azerbaijan
Brusselle Carral Selected as Supplier of Deck Equipment for Belgian-Dutch Mine Hunter...
Naval Group and Kership have selected Brusselle Carral as supplier of deck equipment for the mine hunters being built for Belgian and Dutch Navies. Brusselle Carral is based in Zeebruges, Flanders and its activities focus on engineering and producing winches and steering gears
Greece Signs LOA to Purchase 4 MH-60R, Modernize S-70B6 Choppers
The Greek government has signed letters of acceptances (LOA) to purchase four MH-60R helicopters and modernize old S-70B6 rotorcraft. Value of the contract is not known
New Chinese Warship Engine to Power Lasers, Catapult Launch
A new Chinese 20MW generator for warships includes advanced integrated electric propulsion (IEP) technology that would power high energy weapons, including electromagnetic railguns and lasers. It could also be used to power catapult launch system in aircraft carriers
Australia Upgrades Anzac Frigates with Locally-Made Sonar Processing System
The Australian Navy has upgraded its Anzac Class Frigates with sovereign designed Broadband Sonar Advanced Processing System (BSAPS) while still utilizing the existing Spherion B Hull Mounted Sonar. “Upgrades to the Spherion B sonar processing systems in the Navys Anzac Class Frigates under SEA 1408 Phase 2 is almost complete
DAMEN Shipyard Builds Ship Hull Section from Composites
In a development that could cut the weight of ships by up to 40%, a Damen shipyard led team in the Netherlands has built a full scale hull section of an ocean-going vessel from lightweight composite. The Realisation and Demonstration of Advanced Material Solutions for Sustainable and Efficient Ships (RAMSSES) project unveiled on July 18 the recently assembled full scale composite ships hull section they have been developing over the past three years, a Damen release said
BAE Systems Begins Construction of New M777 Howitzer Production Facility
Latvia to Receive Additional Patria 6x6 Armored Command and Control Vehicles
China Opens $3.5B Port in Peru, Expanding Maritime Silk Road to South...
South Korean K2 Tanks Deployed Near Poland's Border with Russia
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...