Japan’s JS Kaga Submarine-Hunting Helicopter Carrier Commissioned
Japans Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF)s Kaga helicopter carrier, its joint-largest warship, was commissioned Wednesday. MSDF commanders received 248 metre (813
Chinese Firm Details Littoral Mission Ship Configuration For Malaysian Navy
China Shipbuilding & Offshore International Co (CSOC) has revealed details of the Littoral Mission Ship (LMS) configuration it is proposing for Malaysian Navy (RMN). The company, which will be working with Malaysian shipbuilder Boustead Naval Shipyard (BNS) on the project, is also displaying a model of the LMS for the first...
Boustead Bags Malaysian Defense Ministry's Littoral Mission Ship Deal
Malaysia's Boustead Holdings Bhds (BHB) has received a letter of acceptance (LoA) from Malaysian defense ministry for a contract to supply four units of littoral mission ships for RM1.17 billion (US$264
Fourth Littoral Mission Vessel For Singapore Navy Launched
Singapore Technologies Marine Ltd (ST Marine) today launched the fourth Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) ‘Justice designed and built for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), during an official ceremony at Benoi Yard. “The LMV programme is progressing well
Northrop Grumman Wins $68M US Navy Contract For Littoral Combat Ship Gun...
The US Navy awards a $68 million worth contract to Northrop Grumman to produce gun mission modules of Littoral Combat Ship (LCS). “Northrop Grumman Systems Corp
Lockheed Martin Wins $80M Contract To Support Foreign Aegis Shipbuilding Programs
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $80.5 million contract to support Aegis shipbuilding programs for the Japan Maritime Self -Defense Force, Republic of Korea Navy, Spanish Armada, Royal Australian Navy and Royal Norwegian Navy
Singapore Navy Decommissions RSS Independence Patrol Vessel
Singapore Navy (RSN) has decommissioned the first of its Fearless-class Patrol Vessels (PV), RSS Independence following its 20 years of service, replacing it with Littoral Mission Vessels. LMVs will take over the duty of patrolling Singapores territorial waters, Singapore Ministry of Defense announced Wednesday
Indian Navy Sets Upright Keeled-over Warship, To Be Operational By April 2018
INS Betwa, a P-16A Class frigate has been made upright by the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai and the salvage firm, Resolve Marine, specially contracted for the operation. It may be recalled that, the ship which was undergoing major repairs, had keeled on to her side during her undocking on 05 Dec 2016
China Upgrades Shenzen Missile Destroyer With Vertical Launch System, Stealth Capability
China has upgraded its CNS Shenzen destroyer with a vertical launch system which will enable the ship to carry a larger missile load besides changes to its superstructure intended to reduce its radar signature. Besides, its four 37-mm two-barrel anti-aircraft guns have been replaced with two close-in weapon systems, whose faster rate of fire increases the vessel's survivability against incoming missiles
Indian Navy Issues RFI For Special Ops Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats
The Indian Navy has issued a request for information (RFI) to procure Special Operation Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (SORs) from global manufacturers to build independent amphibious group. Indian Navy is considering procurement of 10 Special Operation Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (SORs), for conduct of operations in harbor and at sea
BAE Systems To Upgrade USS Roosevelt Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyer
BAE Systems has won a $51.3 million US Navy contract for the maintenance and modernization of the USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer
US Navy Destroyer Damaged Off Japan, Causes Oil Spill
A US Navy Aegis destroyer, named Antietam, has grounded off eastern Japan, resulting in an estimated 4,160 liters of hydraulic oil being spilled. Antietam was deployed at the U
Pakistan Army Tests Fatah-II Guided Artillery Rocket System
Aerojet Rocketdyne to Provide Propulsion System for Lockheed's Next Generation Interceptor
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EDGE Signs $27M Deal with Indonesia's PT Pindad to Establish Ammunition Production...
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...