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
Russian Navy to Receive Special-purpose Sub with Nuclear-armed drones in Summer
The Russian Navy is set to receive The Project 09852 special-purpose nuclear-powered submarine Belgorod in the summer of 2022. "The delivery of the Belgorod nuclear-powered submarine to the Navy is scheduled for the summer of 2022
Russian Navy Received Two Nuclear, One Large Diesel Submarine in Late 2021
The Russian Navy has received two nuclear and one large diesel submarine in the final quarter of 2021. The submarines delivered are the Project 885M nuclear-powered submarine Novosibirsk, the Project 955A nuclear-powered strategic sub Knyaz Oleg and the Project 636
Thyssenkrupp to Build Three Dakar-class Submarines for Israeli Navy
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has reached an agreement with the Israeli Ministry of Defence for the purchase of three Dakar-class submarines. After extensive negotiations, all parties involved agreed to the technical content and contractual provisions on Thursday
Norwegian-German Type 212CD Submarines to get HENSOLDT Next-Generation Optronics Suite
HENSOLDT has won €50 million to equip the German-Norwegian submarine project U212 CD with a fully digital sensor suite. The optronics division of HENSOLDT has now received a corresponding order worth over €50 million from kta naval systems, a consortium of Kongsberg, ThyssenKrupp Marine Systeme (TKMS) and Atlas Elektronik
Fincantieri Starts Construction of Italian Navy’s First NFS Submarine
Production activities for the first of 2 new-generation submarines, as part of the U212NFS (Near Future Submarine) acquisition program of the Italian Navy, started January 11 at the Muggiano (La Spezia) shipyard, Fincantieri has announced. The program, which also envisages relevant in-service support, an option for 2 additional units, as well as the creation of a Training Center, is led by OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Cooperation en matiere dArmement, the international organization for joint armament cooperation), in line with the most innovative management procedures, through life management and risk management
S.Korea Begins Construction of 2nd Changbogo-III Batch-II Submarine
South Korea has started building the second 3,600-ton Changbogo-III (KSS-III) Batch-II class submarine with improved ballistic missile capabilities for the Navy. This 89-meter-long and 9
Russian Diesel Submarine 'Kronstadt' Conducts High Speed Tests
Russias Admiralty Shipyards has carried out high-speed and maneuverable tests of Project 677 Lada diesel submarine, Kronstadt. Specialists of the enterprise and the crew of the Russian Navy carried out the signboard and inclining of the submarine, checked the hydroacoustic complex, navigation and communication complexes, tested lifting and mast devices, press service of the company said in a statement
Myanmar Commissions China’s Used Type 35B Ming-Class Submarine
The Myanmar Navy recently commissioned UMS Minye Kyaw Htin, a former People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) Type 35B Ming-class diesel-electric attack submarine. This is the second submarine to join the Navy fleet following the commissioning of former Indian Navy Kilo-class submarine INS Sindhuvir in 2020
China Tests World’s Most Powerful Sterling Engine for Submarine Propulsion
China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC) recently tested the basic prototype of the countrys first large-bore Stirling engine, touted to be the worlds most powerful, with applications in submarine propulsion. The prototype ran at a rated power of 320 kilowatts with a power conversion efficiency of 40%, making it the most powerful Stirling engine known around the globe, the company announced on its WeChat account on Tuesday
Italy to Transfer SAMP/T Air Defense Systems to Ukraine
Russian Forces Destroy Ukrainian IRIS-T System
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Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
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Have Iran-Israel Missile Attacks Enabled Mutual Deterrence?
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Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
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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