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Inspired by Ukraine’s use of Unmanned Attack Boats, Europe Kicks off Similar...

March 8, 2024 @ 10:46 AM

Following the success of Ukraine in bringing down Russian warships using small unmanned boats, the European Defence Fund (EDF) has launched a project led by an Estonian firm, Baltic Workboats to develop similar drone vessels. The EUROGUARD project has officially commenced in Estonia with an investment of almost 100 million

India’s DRDO Developing Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

March 8, 2024 @ 04:08 AM

Indias Defence Research and Development Organization is developing a High Endurance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (HEAUV). “Maiden Surface run of High Endurance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (HEAUV) meeting all the mission parameters were carried out successfully at Cochin Shipyard, International Ship Repair Facility(ISRF) Jetty, Kochi,” the

Saab-Damen Partnership to Pitch C-71 Submarines to Canada

March 7, 2024 @ 04:57 PM

Saab and Damen which are building the Expeditionary C-71 submarines for the Netherlands Navy, will be offering the vessel for the Canadian Navys diesel-electric submarines replacement program. CEO of Damen Shipyards Arnout Damen and CEO of Saab Micael Johansson made the decision this week to export together the submarine, which has...

China Announces Fourth Aircraft Carrier

March 7, 2024 @ 06:27 AM

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has officially announced the country's fourth aircraft carrier, stating that queries regarding whether it will be nuclear-powered or conventional will be addressed soon. Yuan Huazhi, the political commissar of the PLA Navy, disclosed this information during the ongoing two sessions in Beijing while addressing...

Fincantieri-Alexandria Shipyard MoU to Focus on Exploring New Vessel Opportunities for Egyptian...

March 7, 2024 @ 03:46 AM

Fincantieri and the Alexandria Shipyard in Egypt formally established a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Doha, delineating essential principles for collaborative discussions, with the main emphasis on exploring new vessel opportunities for the Egyptian Navy's programs. The MOU is aimed at setting out the principles for discussions which will mainly...

Qatari Firms Unveil Autonomous Surface Vessels at DIMDEX Exhibition

March 6, 2024 @ 09:23 AM

Qatari companies have presented advancements in autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) at the ongoing Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX), showcasing their contributions to the evolving landscape of maritime technology. Private-owned firm Performance Marine, in collaboration with L3Harris, introduced the 'Suhail,' a 39-foot autonomous surface vessel constructed entirely in Doha

U.S. Confirms Attack on USS Carney by Yemen, Disputes Houthi Claim of...

March 6, 2024 @ 08:27 AM

The Houthi movement in Yemen claimed to have targeted two American warships in the Red Sea, but the U.S

Turkey's Dearsan Shipyard Secures Contract to Supply Qatar with Fast Attack Craft

March 6, 2024 @ 07:04 AM

Qatar's Ministry of Defense inked a deal on Tuesday with the Turkish company Dearsan Shipyard for the acquisition of two FAC 50 fast attack craft. The vessels are designated for deployment within the Qatar Emirates Naval Forces

U.S. Navy Receives First Thales CAPTAS-4 Sonar for Constellation Frigates

March 1, 2024 @ 08:31 AM

The first CAPTAS-4 variable-depth sonar transmitter from Thales has been successfully delivered to the U.S

Denmark MoD Orders Probe into Inflatable Boats' Purchase Irregularities

March 1, 2024 @ 06:08 AM

The Ministry of Defence's Material and Procurement Agency (FMI) in Denmark has been engulfed in a scandal surrounding the purchase irregularities of inflatable boats. An ongoing quality assurance investigation has uncovered potential errors in both recently acquired and existing inflatable boats, raising concerns about the lack of adequate control and quality assurance measures implemented by FMI over the past few years

Damen Initiates Construction of New Multi-Purpose Support Ship Designed for Drone Operations

February 28, 2024 @ 07:54 AM

Damen Shipyards has commenced the construction of the first vessel in its newly introduced Multi-Purpose Support Ship (MPSS) series, developed in collaboration with the Portuguese Navy. The MPSS, available in 7000 and 9000-ton versions, is designed to address the increasing use of drone technology in combat and surveillance

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