Italian Navy Orders Fourth Fincantieri U212NFS Submarine
The Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière dArmement (OCCAR) has exercised an option to build the fourth new-generation submarine under the U212NFS (Near Future Submarine) program for the Italian Navy. The
PT PAL Indonesia, Naval Group Commence Collaboration on Scorpene Evolve Submarine Construction
PT PAL Indonesia and Naval Group have
China to Manufacture More of Nuclear-powered Submarines over Conventional Ones
China has shifted its submarine manufacturing focus towards nuclear-powered vessels, prioritizing them over conventional diesel-electric propulsion. “The force is now emphasizing the development of nuclear-powered boats while still maintaining conventional ones,” Wen Xuexing, a captain at a submarine detachment of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, said
Huntington Ingalls, Babcock Form Joint Venture to Support AUKUS Submarine Program
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) and Babcock have announced the formation of a new joint venture, H&B Defence, aimed at accelerating the development of sovereign capabilities for the AUKUS conventional armed, nuclear-powered submarine program. HII is known for designing, building, and maintaining the U
Australia Approves Next Phase of Collins Class Submarine Life Extension
The Australian government is committing $4-5 billion to a life-of-type extension program for its Collins class submarines, ensuring they maintain a strong strike and deterrence capability. HMAS Farncomb will be the first of the six Collins class submarines to undergo this program, with sustainment and capability enhancements starting in 2026 at...
Hanwha Ocean Forges Tripartite Partnership for Canadian Patrol Submarine Project
Hanwha Ocean has solidified collaboration agreements with three Canadian companies - CAE Inc., Curtiss-Wright Indal Technologies, and GASTOPS - to pursue involvement in the upcoming Canadian Patrol Submarine Project competition
Spain’s Navantia Participates in Six EDF 2023 Projects Valued at €520M
Navantia, the Spanish state-owned shipbuilding company, will be involved in six research and development projects funded by the 2023 European Defence Fund (EDF). The European Commission has announced the selection of these projects, which have a combined value of €520 million
Kongsberg Discovery has Completed In-water Demo of HUGIN Autonomous Underwater Vehicle...
Kongsberg Discovery has completed in-water demonstrations of the HUGIN autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) within the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and U.S
Exail to Supply Electronic Chart Display System to Spanish S-80 Submarines
Exail, in partnership with GRAFINTA, S.A
Lockheed Martin Launches PAC-3 MSE Interceptor Against Cruise Missile Target
Lockheed Martin, collaborating with the U.S
Babcock Pitches Remora Vehicle Submarine Integration System to ROK Navy
Babcock Korea presented its Remora Vehicle Submarine Integration System at the YIDEX 2024 event held last month in South Korea, showcasing a solution designed to enhance the operational capabilities of submarines. The Remora Vehicle Submarine Integration System is aimed at bolstering Korean submarine capabilities through the provision of an extra-large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) handling system
Indonesian Navy Chief Considers Interim Submarine Purchase Amidst Operational Needs
Admiral Muhammad Ali, Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy (KSAL), disclosed plans for potentially acquiring interim submarines to address operational demands while awaiting the completion of Indonesia's newly ordered submarines. Ideally, Indonesia aims to strengthen its navy with a fleet of 12 submarines to safeguard its extensive maritime territory covering 6
American Hypersonic Missiles in Sight as Russia Forms First S-500 Air Defense...
Houthi Missile Hits Israel’s Tel Aviv, 16 Injured
Poland Orders Four Reconnaissance Microsatellites
U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing
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...