Israel Purchases New German Warships
Israel last week signed a deal to purchase four new Saar-class warships from Germany, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. “We purchased four new Saar vessels,” the Israeli premier said during a graduation ceremony for the Israeli military pilots
India Approves Production Of Indigenous Submarines Worth $2.9 Billion
Indian Defense Ministry has approved to build six conventional diesel electric submarines indigenously. The preliminary (AON) cost of the project would be Rs
Third Borey-Class Strategic Nuclear Submarine Joins Russian Navy
The Russian Navy inducts third Borey-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, the Vladimir Monomakh, the Sevmash shipyard reported. The submarine will soon leave a naval base in Severodvinsk in northern Russia to join the 25th Submarine Division of the Pacific Fleet based in Russia's Far East
General Dynamics Wins Advanced Submarine Technologies Contract
General Dynamics Electric Boat has won a $36.5 million contract modification from the US Navy to develop advanced submarine technologies for current and future undersea platforms
Indian Navy Considers Leasing Second Russian Nuclear Submarine
The Indian Navy is considering leasing a second Akula-class nuclear-powered submarine from Russia, according to The Hindu. According to the report, the possibility of the lease was indicated by India's Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar, in a meeting with journalists following Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India last week
India's Nuclear Submarine Began Sea Trails On December 15
Indias indigenously-built nuclear submarine INS Arihant began sea trials on December 15 from the Shipbuilding Centre (SBC) at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. The 6,000-tonne boat, equipped with an 80MW Indian-designed and built pressurised water reactor, smoothly exiting the enclosed harbour from its narrow mouth into the open sea
Saab To Overhaul Swedish Navy’s HMS Södermanland
Saab has received an order valued at SEK121 million to overhaul the Swedish Navys submarine HMS Södermanland. The order is part of the letter of intent regarding Swedish armed forces underwater capabilities, which was announced on 9 June 2014 and covers the period 2015-2024
Next Generation Russian Attack Subs To Keep Double Hull Design
Russian next generation nuclear powered attack submarines will continue to have a double-hull structure, according to Malakhit design bureaus deputy general director Nikolai Novoselov. “The displacement will be roughly similar to that of the Yasen-class subs – some 12,000 tons or even slightly less,” Malakhits deputy general director Nikolai Novoselov said in an interview with RIA Novosti
DCNS Tests Anti Terrorism And Anti-Piracy Tools
DCNS announced Friday that it has successfully tested a real-time demonstrator for an asymmetric response to terrorist and piracy attacks. This DCNS system aims to accelerate decision taking and prevent collateral damage in close-quarter defense situations
DCNS Inaugurates Brazilian Scorpene Submarine Construction Facility
DCNS announced Friday that it has inaugurated the main building for the Scorpene submarine construction shipyard for Brazil in Itaguai in the bay of Sepetiba. This industrial facility brings together specific resources and tools for the assembly and equipping of Scorpene submarine sections in the frame of the Brazilian Navy submarine programme
Australian Company Offers Cheaper Submarines Than That Offered By Foreign Shipyards
An Australian state owned shipbuilder has claimed that it could construct a new fleet of submarines for less than the AUS $24 billion which the MoD was planning to spend on foreign procured subs, The Age reported today. The interim head of Adelaide based ASC, Staurt Whiley was quoted as saying to the senate hearing on Thursday morning that the firm believed that it could offer the 12 submarines that will replace the ageing Collins Class Subs for an approximate $18 billion to $24 billion
DCNS Sets Up New Subsidiary In Australia Targeting SEA 1000 Program
DCNS announced the opening of the companys new subsidiary in Australia on Wednesday. The move is likely aimed at getting closer to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN)s Submarine Australian Program (SEA 1000)
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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
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...