Turkey-modernized Pak Submarine Sinks Decommissioned Ship in Torpedo Trials
Pakistan Navys Agosta 90B Class Submarine PNS/M HAMZA (S-139), modernized by Turkish firm STM managed to hit and sink a decommissioned frigate with a single torpedo shot. The trial was conducted during the SEASPARK-2022 Tactical Exercise, which was held biennially by the Pakistan Naval Forces Command
Russia to Start Building 2 Project 677 Diesel-Electric Subs in 2022
Keel-laying ceremonies for two multi-role diesel-electric submarines of Project 677 (Lada series) will be held this year at the Admiralty Shipyards, an affiliate of the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC). The information was revealed to government-owned
Saab Signs Contract for Mid-Life Upgrade of the Third Swedish Gotland-class Submarine
Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) of the third Gotland-class submarine, HMS Halland. The total order value is SEK 1
Iran’s Navy Receives ‘Smart’ Submarines, Speedboats
The Navy of Irans Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) received new smart sub-surface vessels along with missiles and speedboats. The new equipment were handed over to the IRGCs naval forces during a ceremony in Irans southern port city of Bandar Abbas on March 15, Iranian
U.S. Navy Receives First Bearing Support Structures for Columbia-Class Submarines
General Atomics has delivered to the U.S
China May have to Replace German-made MTU Engine in Submarines Sold to...
Thailands procurement of S26T diesel-electric submarines from China has hit rough seas with Germanys MTU refusing to supply engines that power the vessels. The Asian country decided in 2015 to buy three S26T submarines, an export version of the Type 039A (Yuan class)
Turkey’s Preveze Submarines to get Locally Developed Information Distribution Systems
Turkey plans to equip its Preveze-class submarines with domestically developed submarine information distribution system (DBDS). The DBDS was produced by Havelsan within the scope of the Preveze-class national production integrated combat management system (MÜREN-Preveze) project
French Navy to Operate up to 6000 M Depth in Preparation for...
The French Ministry of Defense has put forth a strategy aimed at broadening the capabilities of anticipation and action of the French Navy up to 6,000 m depth. The French Navy already has mine warfare and hydro-oceanography capabilities contributing to the control of the seabed
Royal Navy’s Anson Astute-Class Sub Completes Trim Dive
BAE Systems said the Royal Navys fifth Barrow-built Astute-class submarine Anson completed its first trim dive in the town's Devonshire Dock. The operation saw Anson submerge completely beneath the surface of the water while crew tested on-board systems
Indonesia Announces Intent to Purchase two Scorpene Submarines
Indonesia today announced an intent to purchase two Scorpene Submarines from Naval Group of France.French defence minister, Florence Parly tweeted, "Our cooperation also extends to the naval field: Indonesia has announced an intention to purchase two French-made "Scorpène" submarines
U.S. Navy’s Virginia-Class Submarine ‘Montana’ Clears Initial Sea Trials
Huntington Ingalls has announced that the U.S
New Generation T-80BVM Tanks Being Assembled at Russian Plant
Russian Military Base May Appear in Central African Republic
Spain Procures Additional NASAMS Air Defence Systems in €410M Deal
U.K. MoD Orders Six Airbus H145 helicopters
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...
China’s “Moderate” 2024 Defense Budget Hides Frenetic Military Build-up
China on Tuesday revealed a draft defense budget draft for 2024 amounting to 1
Battle of Counter-Drone SAMs- Raytheon's Coyote Vs. Russian Pantsir-S1
The spectacular success of drones on the battlefield in Ukraine has prompted Russia and the United States to develop counter-measures...
Grounding of U.S. Military’s V-22 Osprey Fleet Enters Third Month
The grounding of around 400-strong fleet of Osprey V-22 Tilt-rotor aircraft is in its third month with no update on...
How Indian MQ-9B SkyGuardian Acquisition Plan Changes Drone Equation in South Asia
India has recently gained U