Turkey’s TCG Anadolu Amphibious Assault Ship Starts Sea Acceptance Tests
Sea acceptance tests of the Turkish Navys new amphibious assault ship, TCG Anadolu, has started. “We have started the Sea Acceptance Tests, which is the last phase of the project, on our ANADOLU ship and we are conducting tests for various systems,” Ismail Demir, the head of the Presidency of Defense...
Russia to Start Building Project 20385 Frigate on July 1
The Project 20385 corvette Bystriy designed by the Almaz Design Bureau will be laid down on the anniversary day of the Amur Shipyard in Russias Far East. "On the anniversary day of the Amur Shipyard, July 1, a ceremony will take place to lay the keel of the Project 20385 new...
Pakistan Receives 2nd Type 054A/P Frigate from China
The Pakistan Navy took delivery of second of four Type 054A/P frigates from China on June 23. The PNS Taimur was commissioned at the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai on Thursday
Chinese Aerospace Institute Develops Jet Blast Deflector Coating For Aircraft Carrier Fujian
China Aerospace Research Institute of Materials & Processing Technology (ARIMPT) has developed a jet blast deflecor (JBD) coating for Chinas third aircraft carrier Fujian that helps prevent damage to the deck from the intensely host exhaust of jets taking off.China launched its third aircraft carrier, the Fujian with hull number...
U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Appointed Special Assistant to Help Australia Acquire Nuclear...
The Pentagon has appointed a U.S
China Launches Third Aircraft Carrier, First with Electro-magnetic Catapult System
China launched its third and most modern aircraft carrier, the Fujian, in Shanghai on Friday with delivery scheduled to the PLA Navy in two or three years.The carrier, named after Fujian Province, was completely designed and built by China
Greece’s MEVACO to Supply Mast, Hull Equipment for Hellenic FDI Frigates
Naval Group has identified MEVACO as a key supplier for mechanical systems and metalwork equipment for the Hellenic Navys FDI HN frigates. Greece and Naval Group in March 2022 signed contracts for three defense and intervention frigates, plus one optional, and their in-service support
Fincantieri to Manufacture Constellation-class Frigate for U.S. Navy
The U.S
Russia’s Northern Fleet to Sign Deal for 6 Project 636.3 Subs
The Admiralty Shipyard in St. Petersburg in Russias northwest will build a series of Project 636
China’s Type 055 Destroyer Achieves 100% Operational Capability
The Chinese Navys Type 055 large destroyer Lhasa is reportedly holding its first far sea drills by entering the Sea of Japan, hinting that it has reached full operational capabilities. “The latest voyage indicates that the Lhasa has reached 100% operational capability, and it can carry out military missions in the far sea as the core of a flotilla,” Wei Dongxu, a Beijing-based military expert, told the
Naval Group Lays Keel for Second Belgian-Dutch Mine Countermeasure Platform
Naval Group laid the keel for the second of the twelve mine countermeasure platforms of the Belgian-Dutch rMCM program, the HNLMS Vlissingen, intended for the Royal Netherlands Navy, June 14. The keel laying ceremony took place in Lanester, in the presence of Vice Admiral René Tas, Commander of the Royal Netherlands Navy, Commodore Harold Boekholt, Director of Projects of the Netherlands Defence Material Organisation, Lieutenant General Marc Thys, Belgian Deputy Chief of Defence and Major General Ivan De Tender, Belgian Material Resources Public Procurement
HII Amphibious Warships Demo Coordinated Manned, Unmanned Operations
Hunting Ingalls Industries (HII)-built amphibious warships demonstrated the ability to launch, operate with and recover large-diameter unmanned underwater vehicles (LDUUV). HIIs Advanced Technology Group performed the launch and recovery demonstration with a prototype platform called Pharos and HIIs LDUUV Proteus in the Pascagoula River
France to Procure 2 Saab GlobalEye AWACS Aircraft
Netherlands Sets Up New Armored Infantry Battalion, Boosts Drone Capability in €1.1B...
Kalashnikov Reveals Upgraded AK-308 Rifle Compatible with NATO Ammunition
Czech MoD Extends Gripen Aircraft Lease up to 2035 at 25% Discount
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...
