Fincantieri to Build 3rd NFS Submarine for Italy
The construction of the third new generation submarine related to the U212NFS (Near Future Submarine) program for the Italian Navy has received parliamentary approval and will now follow the standard administrative procedure, shipbuilder Fincantieri announced today. The programme, which includes two vessels contracted in 2021, as well as the creation of...
Indian Fuel Cell-based Air Independent Propulsion System for INS Kalvari
French firm Naval Group signed a pact with Indias DRDO to fit indigenous Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system on Kalvari class submarines. The indigenous fuel cell-based AIP system will be fitted on INS Kalvari soon
New Fateh-Class Subs to Join Iranian Navy Soon
Two new types of the domestically-designed Fateh-class submarine will join the Iranian Navy "in the near future.” Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani made the announcement on April 25
Iranian Submarine "Forced" U.S. Nuclear Sub to Surface in Strait of Hormuz...
The Iranian Navy today claimed that its “Fateh” class submarine forced a U.S
French Navy’s Le Terrible Sub Fires M51 Ballistic Missile
Frances nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine Le Terrible fired an M51 ballistic missile in Brittany on Wednesday. The missile was monitored throughout its flight phase by means of DGA Missile Testing and those of the Monge test and measurement building
Australian Businessman Gathered Info on AUKUS Submarine Program for Chinese Intelligence, Arrested
An Australian businessman accused of sharing information on AUKUS submarine program with the Chinese in exchange for cash has been arrested. Magistrate Michael Barko said the 55-year-old man, Alexander Csergo, had been on the radar of Australian intelligence for some time before his arrest on April 14,
As Argentina Shops for Submarines, its Defense Minister Visits Scorpene Sub Being...
Argentine defense minister Jorge Taiana toured "Itaguaí Construcciones Navales (ICN)" shipyard in Brazils Rio de Janeiro, as it eyes submarines for the Navy. Together with the head of the Argentine Navy Admiral Julio Guardia and authorities from Argentine shipyard TANDANOR, Taiana learnt about the construction process of the "Scorpene" submarine, one of the models that Argentina is considering to recover its submarine capacity
Huntington Ingalls Wins $568M Contract Modification for Columbia-class Ballistic Missile Subs
General Dynamics Electric Boat awarded Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division $567.6 million to provide long-lead-time material and advance construction activities for Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines
First Sea Trial of French Nuclear Submarine, "Duguay-Trouin"
The second Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine Duguay-Trouin being built for the French Navy started sea trials on March 27, 2023. The submarine will now go through different trials to test its performances before its delivery, scheduled later this year
Russia Building Naval Base for Poseidon Nuclear Torpedo-Equipped Submarines in Kamchatka
Russia will finish constructing coastal infrastructure facilities for a new naval base to accommodate submarines carrying Poseidon nuclear-capable super-torpedoes next year. "The construction of coastal infrastructure facilities for accommodating two special-purpose submarines – Belgorod and Khabarovsk – in Kamchatka is set to be finished at the beginning of next year," a source close to Russias Defense Ministry was quoted as saying by government-owned TASS on Monday
Australia Picks British-led Design for AUKUS Submarine Project
The first generation of AUKUS nuclear submarines will be built in the UK and Australia, based on the UKs submarine design. On March 13, 2023, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom, and President Joseph R
Huntington Ingalls Cleared to Produce 3D Printed Parts for Aircraft Carriers, Submarines
Huntington Ingalls Industries Newport News Shipbuilding division recently received approval as a vendor to provide some additive manufacturing components to Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA) platforms. The certification enables NNS to use additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, to fabricate pipefittings or other potential components for use on aircraft carriers, submarines and other NAVSEA platforms
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...