S.Korea Upgrades Combat Capability of 3200-Ton Destroyer
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said Wednesday it upgraded combat system and target detection capabilities of the navys Yan Manchun 3200-ton destroyer. The warship was delivered to the Navy at the Jinhae naval base in the southeastern city of Changwon
China Commences Exercises to Test Deploying Dual-Aircraft Carrier Combat Group
Chinese two aircraft carriers Shandong and Liaoning, embarked on a training voyages in the Bohai Sea and Yellow Sea respectively last week which Chinese media said was for simultaneous exercises. This is the first time China has deployed two aircraft carriers in exercises simultaneously
Thales to Modernize Indonesian Frigate with Radars, Missiles
The Indonesian Ministry of Defence has asked Thales Group to modernize KRI Usman-Harun multi-role light frigate. In March 2020, Indonesias defence ministry formally launched the modernisation, signing an agreement with lead contractor, PT Len, and Thales, to upgrade KRI Usman-Harun – with completion expected by 2023, Thales said in a
China Launches eighth Type 055, 25th Type 052D Destroyers
The Chinese Navy launched its eighth Type 055 and 25th Type 052D destroyers at Dalian Shipyard, Liaoning Province, on Sunday morning. On Friday, the service decommissioned two Type 051 destroyers- Zhanjiang and Zhuhai- marking the retirement of China's all first generation indigenous destroyers
Chinese Navy’s Type 075 First Amphibious Assault Ship Completes Maiden Sea Trial
The Chinese Navy's first Type 075 amphibious assault ship has successfully completed its first sea trial where its propulsion, navigation and communication system was tested. The vessel is China's first independently developed amphibious assault ship, and has strong capabilities in amphibious combat and carrying out a diverse range of tasks, Senior...
General Atomics Wins Developmental Contract for Naval Propulsor Hardware
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) announced Tuesday that it has been awarded a developmental contract by Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) to work on naval propulsor hardware. The deal includes provision of manufacturing design drawings, engineering, fabrication, inspection, and assembly of prototype propulsor, shafting and bearing components as well as the equipment needed to support propulsor research & development, testing and evaluation
US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship 21 Completes Acceptance Trials
Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 21, the future USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul, completed acceptance trials in Lake Michigan, manufacturer Lockheed Martin announced today. Trials included a full-power run, maneuverability testing, and surface and air detect-to-engage demonstrations of the ship's combat system
China Launches First Type 054A/P Frigate for Pakistan Navy
China on Sunday launched the first Type-054 frigate being built for the Pakistan Navy. “Launching ceremony of 1st state of the art Type-054 class frigate for Pakistan Navy, was held at Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard, China
BAE Systems to Modernize USS Preble Destroyer Under a $103.5M Contract
BAE Systems has received a $103.5 million contract from the U
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 to provide situational awareness
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 and the Regulus i110 communications interception system, which reinforce the ship's situational awareness and protect it against possible attacks, as well as radar Solid-state multifunction Prisma 25 X, capable of maritime surveillance and low-level aerial targets
Dutch F-35s Train for Rapid Deployment in Estonia
Turkish Baykar to Make Drones in Morocco
Sweden Announces $1.2B Military Support, its Biggest Ever to Ukraine
French Armament Directorate Orders Renovation of 100 Leclerc Tanks
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