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
Russia’s Yasen-M Submarine to Launch Multiple Cruise Missiles as Part of State...
Russias Novosibirsk Yasen-M class nuclear submarine is set to launch four cruise missiles as part of state trials. The Project 885M vessel will perform at least four launches of Onyx and Kalibr-PL cruise missiles, a source in the military-industrial complex was quoted as saying by TASS on Monday
Japanese Navy Receives Second Taigei-Class Submarine
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has taken delivery of the second Taigei-class submarine. "The new submarine of JMSDF～'HAKUGEI' (White Whale) born in Kobe, Japan, on 14 October," the Navy posted on its official Twitter account on Thursday
Italian Navy’s First FREMM EVO Frigate Begins Construction
Northrop to Equip Australian C-130J Fleet with New Electronic Warfare System
Trump Tariffs Could Impact F-35 Global Supply Chain, Other Defense Projects
U.S. to Deploy Korea-based Patriot Missile Systems to Middle East
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...
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...