Aurora Cruiser To Join Russian Navy Fleet On July 15
The Aurora cruiser, one of the most popular tourist attractions in St. Petersburg, will be handed over to the Russian Navy after modernization on July 15
Saab To Upgrade Swedish Navy Koster-class Mine Counter-measures Vessels
Saab has received an order worth SEK147 million from the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) to modify and upgrade two Swedish Navy Koster-class mine countermeasures vessels (MCMVs). Saab will upgrade and modify of two of Swedens Koster-class MCMVs
Leonardo-Finmeccanica To Supply Equipment For Seven Qatari Naval Ships
Leonardo-Finmeccanica will supply the latest generation of naval systems and sensors for the 7 new ships build for the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces. Within the framework of the agreement between the Italian and Qatari governments for the Qatar Navy modernisation plan, the7 units to be supplied include 4 corvettes, 1 Landing...
Russia Developing Subsea Robotized Vehicles For Arctic Region Security
Russia is developing a subsea robotized system for security of the Arctic sea and offshore areas. General Designer of Rubin Design Bureau Rubin Igor Vilnit told TASS that a preliminary design of unmanned submersibles is under development
Russian Navy Commissions Admiral Essen Frigate
The Russian Navy has commissioned Admiral Essen frigate during a ceremony at the Yantar Shipyard in the westernmost port of Kaliningrad on Tuesday. The new ship will be assigned to the Black Sea Fleet
China’s Second Aircraft Carrier May Take Three to Five Years To Get...
China is three to five years away from launching its second aircraft carrier, the first such ship developed domestically, top official has said. The construction of the aircraft carrier's hull has nearly been completed and the process of installing the flight deck is going on, state-run Global Times reported
Saab To Deliver Anti-Submarine Warfare Training For Swedish Navy
Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) for delivery of advanced anti-submarine warfare training, including the autonomous underwater vehicle AUV62 in training configuration. As part of the Letter of Intent (LoI) between Saab and FMV, announced on June 9 2014, and which supports the Swedish Armed Forces underwater capabilities for the period 2015-2024, Saab has now received an order for the delivery of advanced anti-submarine warfare training
Bulgarian Cabinet Approves 1.16B Euros Worth Jet Fighter, Patrol Ship Projects
The Bulgarian Cabinet last week approved defense projects worth well more than a billion euro to acquire new jet fighters and two new naval patrol vessels. The Bulgarian Parliaments committees on defence and on budget and finance has approved the military shopping list, also including armoured vehicles, at the end of March, The Sofia Globe reported
Arab, European Customers Interested In Buying Indonesian Warships
European and Middle East countries have expressed interest in Indonesian warships after the first successful export of Strategic Sealift Vessel (SSV) to the Philippines, an official of PT PAL Indonesia said. PT PAL President Director Firmansyah Arifin said that the first warship export attracted the attention of representatives of a number of countries, including the Middle East countries
New ‘Gilan’ Vessel Joins Fleet Of Iranian Navy
The Iranian Navy launched its 2,000-ton vessel named Gilan at a ceremony held at the Army Naval Forces maintenance facility in the port city of Anzali today. The Bulk-type carrier was launched at the presence of Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan and Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, Irans news agency IRNA reported
BAE Systems Wins Assault Amphibious Vehicles Contract From Japan
BAE Systems has won a contract to produce new Assault Amphibious Vehicles (AAVs) for the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force. “Were proud to support the Japanese militarys recapitalization by providing this enhanced amphibious capability,” said Dean Medland, vice president of programs at BAE Systems Combat Vehicles business
Indian Government Approves $283M Worth Proposal To Buy Navy Rescue Vessels
The Indian Navys proposal to buy two deep-submergence rescue vessels (DSRV) at the cost of approximately INR 1,900 crore (USD 283 million) has been approved by the government on Thursday. A cabinet committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi cleared a 15-year pending proposal of acquiring the two DSRVs from James Fisher Defence, a United Kingdom-based company, the Economic Times reported, citing sources
Argentina gets U.S. Nod to Buy Basler BT-67 Aircraft
Netherlands, Czech Republic to Purchase Ammunition for Ukraine
First Batch of Modernized Dutch Apache Echo Helicopters Now Combat-Ready
Germany Approves Procurement of Puma Simulator, Practice Rockets for Tiger Helicopter
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...
China’s “Moderate” 2024 Defense Budget Hides Frenetic Military Build-up
China on Tuesday revealed a draft defense budget draft for 2024 amounting to 1
Battle of Counter-Drone SAMs- Raytheon's Coyote Vs. Russian Pantsir-S1
The spectacular success of drones on the battlefield in Ukraine has prompted Russia and the United States to develop counter-measures...
Grounding of U.S. Military’s V-22 Osprey Fleet Enters Third Month
The grounding of around 400-strong fleet of Osprey V-22 Tilt-rotor aircraft is in its third month with no update on...
How Indian MQ-9B SkyGuardian Acquisition Plan Changes Drone Equation in South Asia
India has recently gained U