New S.Korean KSS III Submarine Test-Fires SLBM
The South Korean Navy test-fired a ballistic missile from its latest 3000-ton KSS III submarine Dosan Ahn Chang-ho, under water. The country became the eighth in the world to successfully develop an SLBM after the United States, Russia, Britain, France, India, China and North Korea
Russian Navy’s Improved Kilo II-Class Submarine Enters State Trials
The third improved Kilo II-class (Project 636.3) diesel-electric submarine for the Russian Navy Magadan has started undergoing state trials, manufacturer Admiralty Shipyard announced Monday
Turkey's STM Reveals Design of 540-ton Mini Attack Submarine
Turkeys defense firm STM revealed a conceptual design of STM500, a 540-ton mini attack submarine, in a document it released recently. When built, STM500 will be the smallest submarine built by Turkey
South Korea Launches First 3000-ton Class Daewoo-made Submarine
Daewoo Shipbuilding delivered South Korean Navys first 3,000-ton-class submarine capable of firing submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs). The commissioning ceremony for the mid-class diesel air-independent propulsion submarine, named after South Korean independence leader Dosan Ahn Chang-ho, took place at the Okpo Shipyard of Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co
Russian Nuclear Submarine Towed after Losing Power Near Danish Coast
The three decades-old Russian Orel nuclear-powered submarine that lost propulsion in the Danish waters recently was towed to safety with assistance from other vessels. The incident occurred on July 30 in the busy waters east of Denmarks second-largest city Århus
Egyptian Navy Receives German S-44 Submarine
The Egyptian Navy received a German S-44 submarine in Alexandria on Monday. The craft is question, a 209/1400 mod class submarine is the last of four that Egypt received with the aim enhance its defense capabilities and combat efficiency, an Egyptian military spokesman said in a statement
Russia Launches Nuclear Submarine 'Krasnoyarsk'
Russias Sevmash Shipyard launched the Navys new Project 885M (Yasen-M) nuclear-powered submarine Krasnoyarsk. On July 30, Russian Defense Ministry-owned Zvezda TV network posted a video showing Krasnoyarsks launch
Indian Defense Ministry Issues RFP of 6 Submarines under Project-75I
The Indian Defense Ministry issued the Request for Proposal (RFP) for construction of six advanced conventional submarines for the Navy under Project-75I. The previously delayed deal is the first to work under the strategic partnership (SP) model of the procurement procedure
Naval Group Signs Contract to Maintain French Navy’s Nuclear Submarine Fleet
Naval Group has signed a contract for the operational maintenance of the French Navys nuclear attack submarines (SSN) which will be in force for over three years. This agreement includes the maintenance operations of Rubis and Suffren-class SSNs and all the related services: engineering, maintenance of tools and spares, management of the stock of spares, training platforms and maintenance of nuclear installations necessary for the operational maintenance (MCO) of submarines
Thai Navy to Pay in Yearly Instalments for Chinese Submarines
The Royal Thai Navy is pushing to pay yearly instalments for the two diesel-powered Yuan Class S26T submarines it is intending to purchase from China. Last year, the Navys budget was slashed by 4
Sudan May Soon Give its Nod for Russia to Build Naval Base
Sudan is expected to give the go-ahead to Russia for the latter to build a navy base on its territory. After meeting with his Sudanese counterpart Mariam al-Mahdi on Monday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said, “(Mariam) disclosed that Sudan is preparing for the ratification process
Thyssenkrupp Signs €5.5B Contract with Norway, Germany for 6 Type 212CD Submarines
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TMS) was commissioned to build six Type 212CD submarines by Norway and Germany which signed a €5.5 billion contract with the company today
French DGA Orders 70 New Generation Fuel Tank Trucks
U.S. Army Awards Lockheed Martin $756M for Hypersonic Weapon System Enhancements
Singapore’s F-16 Crash Caused by Gyroscope Malfunction
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
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