Thales-led SEACURE Project to Enhance Europe's Anti-Submarine, Seabed Warfare Capabilities
Thales launched the SEACURE project as part of the European Defence Fund (EDF) in November, aiming to strengthen Europes sovereign capabilities in anti-submarine warfare and seabed operations. The initiative, which will run for 45 months, involves 35 partners from thirteen European Union Member States the company
German Government Approves Expansion of 212CD Submarine Program with Norway
The German Bundestag and Federal Government approved the expansion of the German-Norwegian submarine program yesterday, awarding thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS). The company didnt mention the value of the contract but called it “one of the largest orders in recent history
EU-Led Project Advances Underwater Surveillance Technology Development
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has launched the
Australian Government Flags Collins Submarine Sustainment as Product of Concern
The Australian Government has officially designated the sustainment of the Collins-class submarine fleet as a Product of Concern, following a recommendation from the Department of Defence. According to
U.K. Navy’s Last Trafalgar-class Attack Submarine to be Decommissioned after 34 Years...
The Royal Navy's HMS Triumph, the last of the Trafalgar-class attack submarines, has returned to Plymouth for the final time before being decommissioned. According to a report by
Germany, Norway Lay Foundation for 212CD Submarine Maintenance Yard
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and Norwegian counterpart Bjørn Arild Gram have laid the foundation stone for a new maintenance yard in Bergen, Norway, which will support the repair of the German and Norwegian 212CD class submarines. The 212CD submarines, currently under construction, are set to be delivered to Norway by 2029 and Germany by 2032
Philippine Navy Guides Russian Submarine Out of Rough Weather
The Philippine Navy (PN) assisted a Russian submarine, UFA 490, navigating through rough weather 80 nautical miles west of Cape Calavite, Occidental Mindoro, on November 28. Responding to reports from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the PN deployed the BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) for monitoring and support
Navantia Installs First Third-Gen Hydrogen-Based AIP System on S-80 Class Submarine
Navantias Cartagena shipyard has installed a hydrogen-based Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system into an S-80 class submarine, marking the first time a third-generation AIP system has been integrated into a submarine. This technology allows the Spanish Navy's submarines to stay submerged far longer than conventional diesel-electric models, which require resurfacing every few days for recharging
White House Seeks $7.3B for Columbia, Virginia Submarines
The White House has requested $7.3 billion from Congress to address rising costs and support workforce development for the U
Singapore Decommissions Final Two Challenger-Class Submarines
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) officially decommissioned its final two Challenger-class submarines, RSS Conqueror and RSS Chieftain, during a ceremony at RSS Singapura – Changi Naval Base on November 25. The event, officiated by Chief of Navy Rear Admiral (RADM) Sean Wat, marked the formal transition of submarine operations from the Challenger-class to the Invincible-class submarines
France Receives Third Barracuda-Class Nuclear Submarine, Tourville
The French Armament Agency (DGA) delivered the nuclear attack submarine (SNA) Tourville to the French Navy in Brest on November 16, the countrys defense ministry
American Hypersonic Missiles in Sight as Russia Forms First S-500 Air Defense...
Houthi Missile Hits Israel’s Tel Aviv, 16 Injured
Poland Orders Four Reconnaissance Microsatellites
U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing
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...