Delivery of Nuclear Submarine Montana (SSN 794) to U.S. Navy in Late
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) announced today that the Virginia-class nuclear submarine Montana (SSN 794) was launched into the James River at the companys Newport News Shipbuilding division. The 7,800-ton submarine, which had been in a floating dry dock since being transferred from a construction facility in October, was submerged and moved...
Australia's $50 Billion Contract with Naval Group to build Submarines Has Collapsed:
Australias ambitious $50 billion project to build a dozen Attack-class submarines with French company Naval Group has reportedly been shelved. Pierre Eric Pommellet, head of Naval Group, is currently in Australia to meet federal ministers in an attempt to rescue the contract,
Italy’s New Submarines to Get Leonardo’s Surveillance and Protection Systems
Leonardo has signed a contract with Fincantieri worth approximately €150 million to provide equipment for the initial two U212 Near Future Submarines (NFS), the first of which is due to join the Italian Navy fleet in 2027. This strategic equipment will enhance the surveillance and protection capabilities of the Italian Navy...
Fincantieri to Build Two €1.35B-Worth New-Gen Submarines for Italy
Fincantieri said today it will sign a contract with OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Cooperation en matiere dArmement, the international organization for joint armament cooperation) for the construction of 2 new-generation submarines for the Italian Navy. The contract envisages an option for 2 additional units and is part of the new U212NFS...
French MoD Announces Project to Launch 4 Third-Gen Nuclear Submarines
France has launched a new project which calls for the construction of four new third-generation nuclear-powered ballistic-missile submarines (SSBNs). Called the
Rafael, BDL to Sign MoU Regarding World’s First Soft Kill-Hard Kill Decoy...
Israels Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Indias Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) will be signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for joint induction of an Anti-Torpedo Defence System called SHADE for the Indian Navy. The MoU will be signed on 05 February 2021, during the Aero India 2021 show at Bengaluru
Russian Nuclear Submarines Construction Period Reduced by 18 Months
Russias Sevmash Shipyard has developed a new block-modular method to build nuclear submarines that could reduce the construction period by nearly 18 months. Specialists from Central design bureaus "Malakhit" and "Rubin", as well as the Center for Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Technologies also worked on the project
Indian MoD Receives Retractable Landing Gear Systems for Tapas, SWiFT Drone from...
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over Retractable Landing Gear (RLG) Systems for Tapas and SWiFT UAVs and 18 types of filters for P-75 Submarine to the Indian Ministry of Defense in a ceremony held in Chennai city on Sunday. The equipment were developed by DRDOs Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE)
Russia Launches Akula-I Nuclear Submarine Following Modernization
Russia has launched its K-328 Leopard Project 971 Akula-I class submarine in Severodvinsk following modernization. The Leopard became the first third-generation vessel to undergo medium repair and deep modernization at Zvezdochka Shipyard under the Navys upgrade project, the Russian defense ministry announced
Bulgaria to Take Delivery of First F-16 Block 70 in U.S. Ceremony
India Oks Pinaka Rocket Deal worth $1.2B
Morocco to Receive First Batch of AH-64E Apache Helicopters: Reports
American Airlines Jet, U.S. Army Black Hawk Collide Near Washington, Crash Into...
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