Nigerian Navy Receives French-made Offshore Survey Vessel
The Nigerian Navy officially received an Offshore Survey Vessel (OSV), named the OSV 115, from the French shipyard OCEA SA in Apapa, Lagos, on April 17. This development was initially reported by
Turkish Shipyard Completes 2 Offshore Patrol Vessel Order for Nigeria
Turkeys Dearsan Shipyard launched the second Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) for the Nigerian Navy on April 19. Nigeria signed a $125 million contract with Dearsan Shipyard in 2017 for the construction of two Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs), with an option for two additional vessels
Damen Asks Kongsberg to Supply Propeller Systems for Belgian-Dutch ASW Frigates
Damen Naval has awarded Kongsberg Maritime Sweden a contract to supply controllable pitch propellers and shaft lines for four Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) frigates destined for the Netherlands and Belgium. Under the terms of the contract, Kongsberg will provide four sets of its controllable pitch propeller systems, along with associated equipment such...
Indonesia Signs Contract for Two FREMM Frigates with Fincantieri
The Ministry of Defense of Indonesia (Kemhan RI) has signed a contract to acquire two FREMM frigates on Wednesday as part of a strategic modernization effort to protect Indonesian waters. The contract, announced in March 28,
Indian MoD Cancels Fleet Support Ship Design Contract with Turkish Shipyard
The Indian Ministry of Defense has canceled a design consultancy contract with the Turkish company Anadolu Shipyard (TAİS) for five fleet support ships (FSV) and instead decided to build the ships locally at the Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL). The first steel-cutting ceremony for the Indian Navy's Fleet Support Ship took place...
Damen Asks Dutch firm to Supply Freshwater Systems for Belgian-Dutch ASW Frigates
Damen Naval will partner with Dutch company Hatenboer-Water on all freshwater systems on board the four Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigates (ASWF) being built for the Netherlands and Belgium. Safe and clean water on board is essential and we look forward to working with Hatenboer-Water, Damen said in a statement
U.S. Navy Receives San Antonio-class Amphibious Transport Dock LPD 29
Huntington Ingalls Industries Ingalls Shipbuilding division delivered the 13th San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock Richard M. McCool Jr
Ukraine Unable to Deploy Two Warships Sold by Britain in War Against...
Ukraine will be unable to deploy two minehunter ships it purchased from the U.K
Kongsberg to Provide Promas Propulsion Systems for New U.S. Coast Guard Vessels...
Austal USA has commissioned Kongsberg Maritime (KONGSBERG) to supply its Promas propulsion system for the latest vessel in the United States Coast Guard's new Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) Heritage Class program. The initial contract involves supplying Kongsberg Maritime equipment for the fifth ship, the Coast Guard Cutter Pickering, which will be constructed by Austal USA at their yard in Mobile, Alabama
Australian Navy Lays Sea Mines for the First Time in 50 Years
The Royal Australian Navy has laid sea mines for the first time in nearly 50 years during Exercise Dugong, a mine warfare and clearance diving activity held from March 4-22. The exercise was designed to test a combined force from Australia, New Zealand, and the U
Chess Dynamics to Provide Surveillance Systems for Australia's Hunter Class Frigates
BAE Systems Maritime Australia has awarded Chess Dynamics a contract to supply its SeaEagle FCEO surveillance systems for the first batch of the Royal Australian Navy's (RAN) Hunter class frigates. The system will provide the RAN with a surveillance capability for the detection, tracking, and identification of surface and air targets as part of the Hunter Class Frigate Program
Hyundai Heavy Bags 4 Warship Order from Peru
South Korean shipbuilder, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, has announced securing a contract worth $463 million in collaboration with a local shipyard in Peru to construct four warships by 2029. In a
First Hezbollah Drone Attack on Israeli Military Base in Tel Aviv
Teledyne FLIR to Upgrade U.S. Army’s Stryker CBRN Sensor Suite Featuring Drones...
INS DRAKON Sub Launched for Israeli Navy, Production of First Dakar Sub...
HENSOLDT to Modernize German Fennek Vehicle Sensors
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...