South Korea Aims to Leapfrog in Global Submarine Tech Development
The South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) hosted the “
Netherlands to Upgrade Apache/Chinook Helicopters, Acquire Maritime Drones and Armored Vehicles
The Netherlands is moving forward with a major military modernization effort that includes the acquisition of maritime drones, armored tracked vehicles, and upgrades to key helicopters, the Ministry of Defence
Danish Political Parties Agree to $612M Naval Fleet Augmentation Plan
The Danish Government and opposition parties agreed to a
Indonesia to Intensify Frigate Acquisition Talks with Japan
Indonesia is ramping up high-level talks with Japan over the joint development and production of a customized variant of Japanese Mogami-class frigates for its navy, the countrys ambassador to Tokyo has confirmed. Speaking to
Fincantieri, thyssenkrupp Partner on Philippine Submarine Bid
Fincantieri and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems have announced a new strategic alliance aimed at delivering
Black Sea Mine Countermeasures Group Completes First Activation under Bulgarian Command
The first 2025 activation of the Mine Countermeasures Group in the Black Sea (MCM Black Sea) was completed on April 16
Finnish Firm to Develop Attack Boats for Latvian, Lithuanian Navies
Finnish company Marine Alutech will build fast multipurpose attack boats for Latvia and Lithuania under a
Indonesia Launches Locally-made Landing Utility Ship
Indonesia launched a locally-built Landing Craft Utility (LCU) ship on Tuesday at PT Multi Ocean Shipyard in Tanjung Balai Karimun, marking a key step in boosting military logistics and maritime capabilities. The 2,500 deadweight ton (DWT) vessel, named ADRI, is currently 95 percent complete and was officially introduced to water in a naval tradition that marks its readiness for final outfitting and trials
Turkish Roketsan to Produce ATMACA Anti-ship Missile in Indonesia
Turkeys defence firm Roketsan will co-produce the ATMACA anti-ship missile in Indonesia under a new agreement announced at the 2025 Antalya Diplomacy Forum. The deal, signed between Roketsan and several Indonesian defence companies, covers joint production of not only the ATMACA missile but also cruise missiles and a wide range of smart munitions
PLA Navy's Second 5,000-Ton Type 054B Frigate Coming Soon
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has unveiled its second Type 054B frigate in a new poster released by the South Sea Fleet, marking the warships first official appearance ahead of the PLA Navys 76th anniversary on April 23. The vessel, bearing hull number 555, was shown fully dressed with crew members standing at attention on the starboard side
Navantia to Supply Electronic Systems to Thai Navy’s China- Built Landing Platform...
Spanish Firm, Navantia signed a contract with the Thai Navy to supply combat management, surveillance, fire control, weapon control, gyros, and other systems for its landing platform dock (LPD) HTMS Chang acquired from China in 2023. Navantia will support the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) in its project to enhance the capability of the LPD HTMS Chang (792), a Navantia press release said Thursday
Trump's Exec Order on Shipbuilding To Galvanize Military, Civilian Ship Construction
President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order on Wednesday to revive the United States shipbuilding industry, pledging to restore American maritime strength amid rising concerns over Chinas dominance in global shipping. The order, signed at the White House, lays out a broad Maritime Action Plan (MAP) that aims to boost domestic ship production, expand mariner training, enforce fee collections at ports, and counter what the administration calls China's “non-market practices” in the shipbuilding sector
Thales & KNDS France Unveil 40 mm Remotely Operated RAPIDFire Land System
Beechcraft Demos New Multi-mission King Air Aircraft at Paris Air Show 2025
Ukraine's Largest Oil Refinery Completely Crippled After Russian Attack
Earthquake of Magnitude 2.5 Recorded in Iranian Nuclear Facility after Israeli Air
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...
