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...
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...
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...
Pakistan Navy Starts Constructing Hangor-Class Submarine
The Pakistan Navy said steel cutting ceremony of first locally built Hangor-class submarine 5 was held at the Karachi shipyard on Thursday. It is the fifth Hangor submarine being built for the Navy overall
Navantia, Telefonica Tasked to Develop Cybersecurity Systems onboard Spanish Navy’s S-80 Subs...
Navantia and Telefónica Tech have begun to work on the development of a reinforced cybersecurity system for the Spanish Navys S-80 class submarines. Navantia and the Ministry of Defense have worked on the design of an advanced system that will be incorporated into submarines in the final phase of construction
Indian Navy Commissions Fourth Kalvari-class Submarine
The Indian Navy on Thursday commissioned INS Vela, the fourth P75 Kalvari-class submarine built by India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) based on the Naval Group's Scorpene design. INS Vela is the second Kalvari-class submarine to be commissioned in 2021
Russia to Test Tsirkon Hypersonic Missile from Modified Yasen-Class Submarine in 2024
Russia will begin testing the Tsirkon hypersonic missile from a modified version of the Project 885M (Yasen-M) submarine in 2024. "The flight development tests from an underwater carrier are planned to be resumed no sooner than 2024
Navantia Starts Diesel Engines of Spanish Navy's Upcoming S-81 Submarine
Navantia Shipyard started the diesel engine of S-81 Isaac Peral submarine being built for the Spanish Navy. Isaac Peral is the first S-80 submarine
Russia to Extend Service Life of Antey-class Nuclear Sub by 10 Years
Russias Zvezda Ship Repair Plant has started upgrading Irkutsk Antey-class nuclear-powered submarine to extend its service life by at least ten years. "The modernization of the [underwater] cruiser will make it possible to extend its service life by at least ten years and expand the Pacific Fleets combat potential," Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said at the ministrys conference call on Tuesday
India Closer to Hypersonic Weapon: DRDO Conducts Second Test of Scramjet Engine
Poland’s First Locally Built AW149 Helicopter Takes Flight
Chad Receives Chinese-made FK-2000 Air Defense Systems from U.A.E.
Senior Russian General Killed In Moscow Suburb Car Blast
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...
