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Indian, South African Navies Sign Agreement on Submarine Crew Safety

September 4, 2024 @ 02:04 PM

The Indian Navy and the South African Navy have formalized an Implementing Agreement (IA) focused on ensuring the safety of the South African Navy's submarine crew in the event of distress or accidents. This agreement, signed by Admiral Dinesh K
Thyssenkrupp, NVL Announce Joint Venture to Develop F127 Air Defense Frigate

September 4, 2024 @ 12:38 PM

German companies thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL) Group revealed plans to establish a joint venture aimed at constructing the MEKO A-400 AMD, a new air defense frigate for the German Navy, designated as the Type F127. The cooperation agreement was signed by Oliver Burkhard, CEO of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, and Friedrich Lürssen, shareholder of the NVL Group, on September 3
Korean Hanwha Offers Hydrogen Fuel-cell Powered Submarine for Polish Submarine Contract

September 3, 2024 @ 10:46 AM

South Korean Hanwha is pitted against leading shipbuilders from France and Germany in the Polish submarine procurement contract offering its most advanced submarine, the Jangbogo - Ⅲ (KSS-III) to the Polish Navy. Hanwha is proposing an integrated security solution based on the trust and technology it has secured by supplying K9 self-propelled howitzers and Choonmu multiple rocket launchers to Poland, and is also planning to contribute to the security alliance between the two countries, a Hanwha statement said
Turkish Navy Commissions First Air Independent Propulsion Submarine, TCG Piri Reis

August 26, 2024 @ 10:50 AM

The Turkish Navy commissioned its first Type-214TN air-independent propulsion (AIP) submarine, TCG Piri Reis (S-330), during a ceremony at Aksaz Naval Base. At the same event, official sea trials for the second Reis-class submarine, TCG Hizir Reis (S-331), commenced, and the third submarine, TCG Murat Reis (S-332), was docked for fitting
U.S. Approves Anti-submarine Warfare Sonobuoys for Indian MH-60R Helicopters

August 24, 2024 @ 07:25 AM

The United States has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of India of Anti-Submarine Warfare Sonobuoys and related equipment for an estimated cost of $52.8 million
Australia Commences Nuclear Submarine Maintenance

August 23, 2024 @ 05:57 AM

Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have initiated the Submarine Tendered Maintenance Period (STMP) at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia today. This event marks a milestone in the AUKUS partnership, which aims to enhance stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region
Anduril’s Ghost Shark Autonomous Undersea Vehicle Arrives in U.S. for the First...

August 22, 2024 @ 01:45 PM

The Ghost Shark, an advanced Extra-Large Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (XL-AUV) developed by Anduril, arrived in the United States for the first time on August 20. Transported via a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-17A, this marks an important step in expanding the testing capabilities of the Ghost Shark, allowing for concurrent trials on both sides of the Pacific and facilitating collaboration with U
COTECMAR, Damen Sign Contract for Colombia’s First Locally Built Frigate

August 20, 2024 @ 09:26 AM

The Corporación de Ciencia y Tecnología para el Desarrollo de la Industria Naval, Marítima y Fluvial (COTECMAR) and the Damen Shipyards Group have signed a contract for technical support and component supply to construct the Plataforma Estratégica de Superficie (PES - Strategic Surface Platform) frigate. The agreement, signed on August 11, marks the beginning of Colombia's first locally built 107
BrahMos Aerospace Confirms Ongoing Talks with Indonesia at Army-2024 Forum

August 19, 2024 @ 08:12 AM

BrahMos Aerospace has confirmed Indonesia's interest in the BrahMos missile during the Army-2024 Forum in the Moscow region. “Talks with Indonesia are currently ongoing,” a company representative told Defense Mirror at the forum, though they declined to provide further details regarding the potential contract value or timeline
U.K. Navy’s Frigates, Destroyers to Receive New Warship Decoy System

August 11, 2024 @ 05:00 PM

The Royal Navy's new warship protection decoy system, Ancilia will be fitted to all six Type 45 destroyers as well as the entire next-generation frigate force. This includes eight Type 26 City-class submarine hunters and five Type 31 Inspiration-class general purpose warships

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