Fincantieri, Leonardo Join Hands to Develop Protection Systems for Underwater Infrastructure
Fincantieri and Leonardo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop a network of platforms and systems for surveillance, control, and protection of critical underwater infrastructures and maritime areas. The scope of cooperation includes the protection of strategic underwater networks, cables, communication backbones, offshore infrastructure, underwater threat alert systems,...
Thai Lawmaker Seek Probe Into Navy’s Plan to Accept Chinese Frigate in...
The Thai House committee on national security has decided to investigate the navy's decision to accept a frigate in place of a submarine it had ordered from a Chinese shipbuilder. The decision to switch the order from a submarine to a frigate was made after Germany refused to allow the submarine...
Spanish Navy's First S-80 Submarine Ready for Delivery
Navantias S-81 submarine 'Isaac Peral' passed its last safety milestone, setting the stage for its impending delivery to the Spanish Navy. The test, which saw the vessel's navigation capabilities operating at peak efficiency, occurred last Tuesday, the company said today
S.Korean DAPA Initiates Project for Enhanced Anti-Submarine Operations
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has officially announced the commencement of the Naval Acoustic Information Management System-II Project (NAIMS-II), aiming to bolster the Republic of Korea's naval anti-submarine capabilities. The project, contracted to LIG Nex1 Co
55 Chinese Sailors Feared Dead After Submarine Gets ‘Caught in Trap’
At least fifty-five Chinese sailors are believed to have lost their lives after their nuclear submarine apparently became ensnared in a trap intended for British sub-surface vessels in the Yellow Sea. According to a confidential UK report cited by the
BAE Systems Wins UK MoD’s $4.8B AUKUS Submarine Deal
The UK Ministry of Defence has given BAE Systems £3.95 billion for the next phase of the SSN-AUKUS nuclear-powered attack submarine program
Taiwan Unveils First Ever Domestically-built Submarine 'Narwhal'
Taiwan's President, Tsai Ing-wen, unveiled the nation's first domestically built submarine, "Narwhal" (or "Hai Kun" in Mandarin), in a ceremony in Kaohsiung. This marked a significant achievement under Tsai's defense policy initiated in 2016, emphasizing the development of eight new submarines
Taiwan's Indigenous Submarine Armed with Heavyweight Torpedoes Set for Launch in 2024
Taiwans first indigenous submarine, armed with U.S
Thai Navy to Seek Cabinet's Nod to Purchase Chinese Submarine Equipped with...
Thailands Navy Chief Adm Choengchai Chomchoengpaet announced his intention on Thursday to formally request the cabinet's approval for the acquisition of a Chinese submarine equipped with a Chinese-manufactured engine, although the government is open to exploring alternative options. The Thai navy has greenlit the installation of a Chinese-made CHD620 engine in the S26T Yuan-class submarine procured from China Shipbuilding & Offshore International Co (CSOC)
Germany, Norway Start Production of U212 Common Design Submarine
Norway and Germany have inaugurated a production facility for the construction of six Type 212 Common Design (CD) submarines. The development comes two years after the signing of contracts with Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS)
Indonesia Orders Submarine Rescue Vessel from British Firm
Indonesia's Defense Minister, Prabowo Subianto, ordered a British-made Submarine Rescue Vehicle System (SRVS) for evacuating submerged submarine crews. This procurement initiative comes in the aftermath of the
Hanwha Pitches for Poland's Orka Submarine Project
Hanwha Ocean is aiming to secure Poland's 'Orka' project, which involves the acquisition of four 3,000-ton submarines. Lee Boo-hwan, the head of Hanwha Aerospace Co
Singapore’s ST Engineering to Produce New Armored Vehicle in Kazakhstan
Japan Tests 1,500 km-Range Tomahawk-like Cruise Missile
Ukraine Allowed Access to Military Satellite Internet- Starshield
Denmark to Expedite CAESAR Artillery Delivery to Ukraine, Allots Additional Funds
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...