Missing Argentinian Submarine May Have Imploded, 44 On-board Feared Dead: Navy
The Argentine Navy has confirmed the deaths of all 44 crew members of the submarine ARA San Juan citing explosion on-board as the cause of the accident. "An anomalous, singular, short, violent and non-nuclear event consistent with an explosion," occurred shortly after the submarine's last communication, navy spokesman Captain Enrique Balbi...
Kelvin Hughes SharpEye Radar for Pakistan’s Second Khalid-class Submarine Upgrade
UK based Kelvin Hughes has won a contract to supply its SharpEye Doppler radar system to the second of the Pakistan Navys Agosta 90B-class (also known as the Khalid-class attack submarine) upgrade program. Working with Turkish defence contractor STM, the main contractor for the refurbishment programme, Kelvin Hughes will supply the...
UK-based Company to Deliver First of Two Submarine Rescue Systems to Indian...
The Indian Navy will receive the first of two submarine rescue systems (SRS) from JFD, a UK-based company in March 2018. The first of two SRSs will be delivered to the Indian Navy in March 2018, senior IN officials were quoted as saying by
US Navy's Undersea Rescue Command to Help Find Missing Argentinean Submarine
The US Navys Undersea Rescue Command (URC) has set out to help find the Argentinean submarine that went off the radar last week. ON Sunday, the URC had loaded three USAF C-17 Globemaster III and one USAF C-5 Galaxy aircraft as part of the first resuce system, the Submarine Rescue Chamber...
China's 'Deep Sea Warrior' Manned Submersible Craft to be Commissioned Soon
Chinas new manned submersible craft, Shenhai Yongshi, or ‘Deep Sea Warrior will be commissioned soon. The craft has passed a state safety test
South Korea May Buy or Co-develop Nuclear Subs with US to Counter...
South Korea may develop its own nuclear-powered submarines or purchase them from US to deal with North Korean submarine-launched Ballistic missile (SLBM) threats. President Moon Jae-in and US President Donald Trump reached the agreement during their summit in Seoul on Tuesday, to begin consultations on South Korea's acquisition and development of cutting-edge weapons that would include nuclear-powered submarines and surveillance assets, The Korea Times reported Friday
General Dynamics to Support US, UK Nuclear Submarines’ Attack Weapon, Fire Control...
General Dynamics mission systems business has received a two-year, $25.7 million contract from the U
Russia Miffed With India For Letting US Navy Officials Onboard 'Chakra' Submarine
Russia has accused India of committing an “unfriendly act” by granting the US officials access to the Russian nuclear submarine of Project 971I, operated by the Indian Navy since 2011. According to Russian newpaper
US Navy to Procure 12 Columbia-class Nuclear Subs Costing $7.2B Apiece
The US Navy plans to procure 12 Columbia-class nuclear submarines costing an approximate $7.2 billion a piece to replace its fleet of Ohio-class ballistic missile vessels as part of the Defense Departments plan to modernize US nuclear triad
Indian Navy Chief to Visit French Air and Naval Bases
Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee and Indian Navy Chief is touring France this week where he will be visiting the French Airbase at Landivisiau and the French Submarine Facility at Cherbourg. He will be briefed on the operational employability of the Rafale aircraft by the French Air Force
Williamson is Britain's new defence secretary as Michael Fallon Resigns
Gavin Williamson was appointed as Britain's new defence secretary after his predecessor Michael Fallon resigned over a sexual harassment scandal. Williamson has the difficult task of cutting the United Kingdoms defence expenditure, keeping forces levels at their optimum while at the same time increasing Britains defence exports which have been hit by falling procurement in its traditional market, the Middle East
US Navy's Logistical Support Helped Investigate UK Nuclear Submarine Crew's Drug Bust
The US Navy provided logistical support for the UK Navy's investigation into the alleged 'drug-fueled' parties which the crew of nuclear ballistic missile submarine, HMS Vigilant had indulged in while it was berthed off Florida. According to reports carried by the BBC and The Daily Mail, member of Vigilants crew failed drug tests for cocaine when the boat was pier-side at the U
Swedish Air Force to Retire SK 60 Trainer Aircraft in June
No Donation, U.S. Approves $30 Million HIMARS Artillery System Sale to Ukraine
Luxembourg Allocates €2.6B for French Griffon, Jaguar Armored Vehicles
China Coast Guard Conducts Maritime Rescue Drill Near Huangyan Dao Amidst Regional...
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...