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Indonesian Navy Chief Considers Interim Submarine Purchase Amidst Operational Needs

May 16, 2024 @ 07:02 AM

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
DoD Inspector General's Office Evaluates U.S.A.F.’s Nuclear Design Certification for Aircraft Carrying...

May 10, 2024 @ 09:00 AM

Inspector General Robert P. Storch announced the release of a comprehensive
Russia Orders Nuclear Forces Exercise Amid Talks of Western Troops' Deployment in...

May 6, 2024 @ 01:49 PM

Russias Defense Ministry announced on Monday that its forces were preparing to conduct tactical nuclear weapons exercises in response to hints from the West regarding potential armed deployments into Ukraine. "In order to increase the readiness of non-strategic nuclear forces to perform combat missions, the General Staff has initiated preparations for conducting exercises in the near future," stated the Defense Ministry in a released statement
Northrop Grumman Wins $7B for B-2 Modernization

May 3, 2024 @ 05:02 AM

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a contract worth up to $7 billion for the modernization and sustainment of the B-2 Spirit Stealth bomber fleet. The contract, announced today, aims to enhance and maintain the capabilities of the B-2 bomber, a critical component of the United States' strategic defense arsenal
Russian Kamikaze Drones Detected Near Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant

May 2, 2024 @ 07:32 AM

Units of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense have
Brazil Selects Israeli ATMOS as Winner of the 155 mm Artillery Competition

April 30, 2024 @ 05:41 AM

The Brazilian Army (Exército Brasileiro) has chosen Israel-made ATMOS as the official winner of the of the VBCOAP 155 SR competition. This information was first reported by
Sierra Nevada Bags $13 Billion U.S. Air Force “Doomsday Plane” Contract

April 27, 2024 @ 05:49 AM

Sierra Nevada Corp was awarded a $13,080,890,647 contract to develop a Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) aircraft to replace the E-4B, known as the Doomsday plane due to its ability to operate during a nuclear war. Boeing, which had earlier developed the 70s era E-4B, was eliminated from the competition, according to Reuters report in January 2024
France's Third Barracuda Submarine Begins Nuclear Reactor Startup

April 25, 2024 @ 09:42 AM

The nuclear boiler room of the SNA Tourville, the third submarine in France's Barracuda series, initiated its nuclear propulsion reactor in Cherbourg on April 24, as announced by the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA). The nuclear boiler room for these submarines was developed under the project management of the CEA (Atomic Energy and Alternative Energies Commission)
Thyssenkrupp Launches Fourth Type 218SG Submarine for Singapore

April 24, 2024 @ 06:19 AM

Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems shipyard launched the fourth submarine in the Type 218SG construction program, named the ‘Inimitable, for the Singapore Navy on April 22 in Kiel. The design of the Type 218SG submarines is focused on minimizing signature detection
Iranian Nuclear Facilities Unscathed after Alleged Israeli Strike

April 19, 2024 @ 07:24 AM

Tensions in the Middle East intensified on Friday as reports emerged of an Israeli military strike near Isfahan in Iran, with explosions heard in the central province. Despite the blasts, local media reassured the public that nuclear installations in Isfahan, including the Natanz uranium enrichment center, remained secure and unaffected

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