Turkey Starts Constructing Second Ada-class Corvette for Ukraine
A metal cutting ceremony, marking the start of the construction of the second Ada-class corvette for the Ukrainian Navy, was reportedly held recently. It is unknown exactly when the ceremony took place,
Australia Picks British-led Design for AUKUS Submarine Project
The first generation of AUKUS nuclear submarines will be built in the UK and Australia, based on the UKs submarine design. On March 13, 2023, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom, and President Joseph R
Future Chinese Type 052D Destroyers to Get Upgraded Radars
The three Type 052D guided missiles being built for the Chinese Navy are likely to receive “major upgrades to their radar systems,” state-owned media reported Sunday. Two Type 052D warships were launched from Dalian Shipyard in Northeast China's Liaoning Province on Friday, and three additional hulls of the same type still...
Iran Develops World’s First Air Defense Small Boat
Irans Navy has built a single unit of a Zulfiqar-class small-sized boat, the worlds first such kind specifically meant for air defense. This new boat is not to be confused with other Iranian types that are also called Zulfiqar-class
Iran Navy Adds Warship, Missile-Launching Boats
Irans Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has taken delivery of a new 2,100-ton warship, and nearly 100 missile-launching speed boats that have been converted from rocket-launching vessels. The Shahid Mahdavi warship was officially added to the IRGC Navys fleet in a ceremony in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas...
Textron to Develop Naval Drone for Mine Countermeasures using Superconducting Magnet
The U.S
Japan’s Navy Receives Fourth Mogami-Class Frigate
Japans Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) added the fourth new Mogami-class frigate, JS Mikuma, on Tuesday. The 133m-long warship with displacement of 3,900 tons was handed over to the MSDF in a ceremony held at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) shipyard in Nagasaki
Huntington Ingalls Cleared to Produce 3D Printed Parts for Aircraft Carriers, Submarines
Huntington Ingalls Industries Newport News Shipbuilding division recently received approval as a vendor to provide some additive manufacturing components to Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA) platforms. The certification enables NNS to use additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, to fabricate pipefittings or other potential components for use on aircraft carriers, submarines and other NAVSEA platforms
China’s $224B Defense Budget to Focus on Advanced Warplanes, Ships, Troop Welfare...
Procurement of advanced warplanes such as the J-20 stealth jet and multi-role J-16 besides commissioning of the third aircraft carrier ‘Fujian and increased welfare of its troops will be focus of a 1.5537 trillion yuan ($224
Highland Systems Presents World’s First Gliding Submarine at IDEX
Highland Systems, a U.A
EDGE, Fincantieri to Jointly Design Naval Vessels
EDGE entity Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) and Fincantieri, signed an Industrial Cooperation Agreement Wednesday to jointly develop naval vessels. Under the terms of the agreement, EDGE and Fincantieri will join forces on the design, construction, and fleet management of military and commercial vessels, as well as creating new business opportunities in the local and international markets with value-added advanced technology solutions
China Shows off Naval Drones at IDEX 2023
China's Poly Technologies demonstrated an A45 unmanned combat boat, together with other advanced surface drones including the A300 unmanned mine-hunter boat and the A2000 unmanned multirole boat at IDEX 2023 event in Abu Dhabi. The A45 sailed in narrow water lanes, displaying autonomous obstacle evasion, close-in reconnaissance and target tracking, according to a company press release
IAEA Chief Admits No Evidence of Iranian Nuclear Weapons
Sweden’s SWEBAL Secures €3mn Investment to Begin Constructing TNT-manufacturing Factory
Iran Claims to Control Israeli Airspace as Fattah Missile Lands in Tel...
France Signs Agreement With Airbus, Naval Group for Ship-based UAV
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...
