US Navy's Seventh Littoral Combat Ship USS Detroit Launched
The industry team led by Lockheed Martin launched the US Navys seventh Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), Detroit, into the Menominee River at Marinette Marine Corporation (MMC), the company announced Saturday. "It is a privilege to serve as the sponsor of the future USS Detroit and to participate in the major milestones...
Time To Implement Mistral Contract Or Return Money, Russia Says To France
Russia is demanding France to either decide on the Mistral helicopter carriers deal or pay back the money already paid, Tass reported Thursday. “There have been many statements on the part of the French defense and foreign ministers on Mistrals, but there are the contract that needs to be implemented,” Russian...
Japan Begins Sea Trails Of Its Largest Warship Since World War Two.
The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has reportedly begun sea trials of its largest helicopter carrier, the JS Izumo on September 29. Izumo and another unnamed ship will replace the JMSDFs two Shirane-class destroyers JS Shirane and JS Kurama respectively
Mexican Navy To Develop Two Vessels Under Damen Technical Cooperation Programme
The Mexican Navy has won a contract from Damen Shipyards Group signed in August 2014 to develop two vessels under the Damen Technical Cooperation programme, which enables customers to build their vessel on the location of their choice. The first contract is for a Damen Stan Patrol 4207
Singapore's First Littoral Mission Vessel Commissioned
The Republic of Singapore Navys (RSN) first Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) has been commissioned on September 15 at Singapore Technologies Marine (ST Marine). Permanent Secretary (Defence) Mr Chan Yeng Kit officiated at the ceremony
Frigate Delivery To Taiwan To Be Postponed Until 2016
The Taiwanese navy said that the delivery of two Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigates from the United States is likely to be delayed. According to local media reports, the delivery has been postponed until 2016 Tuesday
Angola To Receive Seven Patrol Vessels From Brazil
Angola will acquire seven patrol vessels to be produced by the Brazilian Navys Empresa Gerencial de Projetos Navais (Emgepron), according to the Brazilian Ministry of Defense. Brazil and Angolas defense ministers, Celso Amorim and Joao Manuel Lourenco signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will enable Brazils Navy to assist Angola to implement its Maritime Power Development Program (Pronaval) on September 5
US Navy Gets First MKVI Patrol Boat
The US Navy accepted delivery of the first MK VI patrol boat, Aug. 27, according to an official statement
NATO Will Not Takeover Supply Of French Helicopter Carriers To Russia
NATO will not consider taking over the order for two Mistral helicopter carriers that France has committed to supply to Russia, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen saidMonday. Rasmussen in a press conference said, “NATO has not considered taking over the order for two Mistral helicopter carriers that France is responsible for delivering to Russia" “It has not been considered because the issue has not been raised
Indigenously Built Warship INS Kolkata Inducted To Indian Navy
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, commissioned INS Kolkata, indigenously built warship into the Indian Navy at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai August 16. Admiral RK Dhowan, Chief of the Naval Staff stressed that indigenization of platforms, weapons, sensors and equipment, through public as well as private sectors, will continue to remain a focus area
Pipavav, With Saab Australia’s Help Wins Indian Defense Contract
Pipavav is declared ‘qualified by the Indian Navy as a Combat Management System (CMS) to modernize or replace up to 100 fighting ships over the next ten years. Saab will embed key technical staff at the Pipavav development facility in Delhi to continue the technology transfer in October
Indian Navy Gets Indigenous Patrol Vessel INS Sumitra
Indias indigenously developed offshore patrol vessel INS Sumitra was delivered to the Indian Navy by the state-owned Goa shipyard today, Press Trust of India reported. The warship is the fourth in the series of 105 meter vessels built by the shipyard and the third to be delivered in the last 10 months
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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...