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...
Japan Restructures JMSDF with New “Fleet Information Warfare” Command
Japan's Ministry of Defense on Monday announced the creation of a new "Fleet Information Warfare" command for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). This move will lead to the dissolution of the Fleet Intelligence Command, the JMSDFs only specialized intelligence unit, as part of a broader strategic overhaul
Naval Group to Launch Second Kimon-Class Frigate, Nearchos
Naval Group is set to launch the Nearchos, the second Kimon-class frigate for Greece, on September 19, 2024, at its Lorient shipyard. This follows the successful launch of its sister ship, Kimon, exactly one year ago
Hanwha Ocean, WB Electronics Sign MOU for Orka Submarine Program Collaboration at...
Hanwha Ocean has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Polands WB Electronics to collaborate on the Polish Navys Orka submarine program. The agreement was formalized at the MSPO 2024 defense exhibition, held in Targi Kielce, Poland, from September 3 to 6
Thyssenkrupp, NVL Announce Joint Venture to Develop F127 Air Defense Frigate
German companies thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL) Group revealed plans to establish a joint venture aimed at constructing the MEKO A-400 AMD, a new air defense frigate for the German Navy, designated as the Type F127. The cooperation agreement was signed by Oliver Burkhard, CEO of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, and Friedrich Lürssen, shareholder of the NVL Group, on September 3
Japanese Coast Guard to Build its Biggest Ship Ever
The Japan Coast Guard plans to build its biggest patrol ship to enhance its disaster and emergency response capabilities, officials announced Tuesday. The coast guard's largest current patrol ship is 150 meters long and weighs 6,500 tons
COTECMAR, Damen Sign Contract for Colombia’s First Locally Built Frigate
The Corporación de Ciencia y Tecnología para el Desarrollo de la Industria Naval, Marítima y Fluvial (COTECMAR) and the Damen Shipyards Group have signed a contract for technical support and component supply to construct the Plataforma Estratégica de Superficie (PES - Strategic Surface Platform) frigate. The agreement, signed on August 11, marks the beginning of Colombia's first locally built 107
Hensoldt to Provide TRS-4D Radars for German F126 Frigates
HENSOLDT has received a further order from Thales for the delivery of TRS-4D naval radars for the German Navy's F126 frigates. This brings the total order value to more than €200 million
Italian Navy Orders Fourth OSN Offshore Patrol Vessel
The Italian Navy has exercised an option to purchase a fourth Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) and related logistic support from Orizzonte Sistemi Navale (OSN), a joint venture between Fincantieri (51%) and Leonardo (49%). The total value of the contract is approximately €236 million
Malaysia Signs LOA to Receive Former U.S. Coast Guard Ship
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) is set to acquire a former U.S
France Receives First Griffon MEPAC Armored Vehicle
Philippine Vessels on Scientific Mission Harassed by Chinese Ships, Choppers
Schiebel Wins European Maritime Safety Agency Contract for S-100 UAS
Indian Army, Bharat Electronics Launch Indigenously Developed Battlefield Surveillance System
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