U.S. Navy to Receive Second Boeing Orca Autonomous Submarine in Early 2025
The U.S
German Navy Completes Trials for Israel-developed BlueWhale Autonomous Submarine
The German Navy has completed operational trials of the BlueWhale autonomous submarine in the Baltic Sea, in collaboration with NATO and Germany's Atlas Elektronik. The
Netherlands Retires Zr.Ms. Makkum Minehunter after 40 Years of Service
The Netherlands Royal Navy held a farewell ceremony on Monday for Zr.Ms
BAE Systems’ Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle to Be Ready by mid-2026
BAE Systems has announced that its extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle (XLAUV), named Herne, is set to be ready for deployment by mid-2026. For the past eight weeks, the company has been testing Herne at a confidential harbor on the south coast
First Crewless Boat Piloted Remotely in UK Waters
A crewless Pacific 24 rigid-inflatable boat has been tested in the Solent for the first time in UK waters, operating remotely and autonomously under the control of a Royal Navy vessel. The boat, which plays a key role in Royal Navy operations such as rescues and intercepting drug runners, was piloted...
BAE Systems, Canada’s Cellula Robotics to Develop 5,000km-Range Extra-Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle...
BAE Systems has partnered with Canadas Cellula Robotics to develop an extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle (XLAUV), named Herne. This collaboration aims to enhance naval capabilities with an uncrewed platform that can perform a range of missions, from anti-submarine warfare to the protection of vital underwater infrastructure
Singapore, Saab Expand Cooperation on Underwater Technology Development
Saab and Singapores Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) have signed an expanded Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their partnership in underwater technology exploration. The agreement was signed on November 20 during the Sweden–Singapore Royal Business Forum, held as part of the first Swedish state visit to Singapore
Philippine Navy to Receive Additional T-12 Unmanned Surveillance Systems from U.S.
The United States is set to
French Navy Orders Six Exail Underwater Drones with Thales' Multi-view Sonar
The French Navy finalized an agreement with Exail and Thales for the acquisition of eight new-generation autonomous underwater drones, or AUV NGs, to bolster its anti-mine warfare system. The contract, signed in the presence of Jean-Louis Thériot, Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans, includes an option for eight additional units
South Korean Navy Tests Mojave Drone Takeoff from Amphibious Assault Ship
The South Korean (ROK) Navy yesterday tested the takeoff of the General Atomics "Mojave" drone from the ROKS Dokdo, exploring the potential to convert the amphibious assault ship into a drone carrier. This was the second takeoff of the Mojave from a flight deck, after a test on the British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales last year, and the first instance of launching a fixed-wing drone from a large vessel, as the ROK Navy had previously only operated VTOL UAVs
ST Engineering iDirect to Supply Electronics for Exail’s Underwater Drones in Belgian-Dutch...
Exail has selected ST Engineering iDirects Manufacturing Competence Center (MCC) to provide electronics for its underwater drones used in the joint Mine Counter Measure (MCM) program for the Belgian and Dutch navies. The program, awarded in 2020 to the Belgium Naval & Robotics consortium (Naval Group and Exail), aims to enhance mine warfare capabilities through advanced drones
China's 500-Tonne Unmanned Combat Vessel Debuts at Airshow China
China unveiled its largest unmanned combat vessel, JARI-USV-A, or "Orca," at the 15th Airshow China, held from November 12-17 in Zhuhai, Guangdong. This 58-meter, 500-tonne unmanned surface vessel (USV), developed by China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited, is designed for autonomous surface combat and multi-domain operations
Slovakia Signs $550M Deal for Israel’s Barak MX Air Defense System
German Government’s Airbus A350 Aircraft to Be Equipped with Elbit DIRCM Systems...
Italy Signs Deal for 24 Eurofighter Typhoons to Modernize Air Force
Iraq to Acquire Korean Utility Helicopters for $93.7M
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...