Saab Secures Contract for Future Underwater Capabilities Studies in Sweden
Saab, the defense and security company, has entered into a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to conduct concept development studies aimed at exploring potential future underwater capabilities for Sweden. The studies, initiated by FMV, are preparatory in nature and will concentrate on advancing key technology areas and introducing...
U.S. Approves $2B Sale of AUKUS Training and Devices to Australia
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Hanwha Ocean Takes the Helm in Government-Led Stealth Warship Project
South Koreas Hanwha Ocean is leading a government-backed research initiative focusing on defense and security technology for the construction of covert warships. According to a press release issued by the company on November 29, Hanwha Ocean has inked a contract with the Korea Research Institute for Defense Technology Planning and Advancement
Russian Navy Adds Fifth Project 636.3 Submarine to Pacific Fleet
The Russian Navy officially commissioned the "Mozhaisk," a diesel-electric submarine of Project 636.3, into the Pacific Fleet on November 28
Chinese Submarine Engine is a Licensed-produced German Powerplant: Thai Navy Chief
In a new twist to Thailand's quest to acquire a Chinese submarine, its Navy chief, Adm Adung Phan-iam has said that the offered Chinese engine, CHD620 is actually a licenced-manufactured version of the German MTU396 engine. Germany had earlier refused to give the MTU 396 powerplant as part of the Chinese...
Babcock, Hanwha Aerospace Forge Partnership with Initial Focus on Conventional Submarines
Babcock and Hanwha Aerospace have formalized a strategic collaboration with a primary emphasis on leveraging their combined expertise across land, air, and sea domains, particularly in the realm of conventional submarines. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed during the recent visit of the Korean President to the UK, Babcock said in an official statement
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, as well as the safeguarding of exploration, sea mining, and extraction activities on the seabed for access to valuable mineral resources
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 to be fitted with an engine made by a German manufacturer
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
Eurodrone Programme Completes Preliminary Design Review
Netherlands Allocates €500M for Extra Ammunition
Ukrainian ATACMS Strikes Target Russian S-400, Fighters in Crimea
Ruselectronics Develops Technology Extending Short-Wave Radio Range to 6,000 km
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...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...
Have Iran-Israel Missile Attacks Enabled Mutual Deterrence?
Iran's April 13-14 missile strike against Israel marks a paradigm shift in Tehran's approach to Israel; from previously relying on...
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...