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France’s DGA Asks Naval Group to Develop Unmanned Combat Underwater Vehicle
January 31, 2024 @ 04:58 AMThe French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has granted Naval Group a framework agreement for the development of an Unmanned Combat Underwater Vehicle (UCUV) demonstrator. This agreement encompasses the design, production, and testing of the UCUV, with an additional contract signed for the Autonomous Decision-Making Process (ADMP) and secure autonomous navigation
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Iranian Destroyer, 'Dena' Attracts Customers After Circumnavigating the Globe
January 29, 2024 @ 06:50 AMIran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani announced that several foreign countries have expressed interest in acquiring Iran's Dena destroyer, which recently completed a global circumnavigation. The vessel, part of the 86th flotilla, completed a circumnavigation of the world without encountering any breakdowns or damage to its antennas, according to the admiral's remarks on Sunday
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Jacobs to Provide Through-life Support for U.K. Submarines’ Nuclear Reactors
January 28, 2024 @ 04:18 AMUS based Jacobs was selected to supply research and technology services to the United Kingdom's naval nuclear propulsion program, the company announced January 24. The $132 million (£108 million) contract, which runs until 2032, covers essential through-life technical support for the reactors which power the Royal Navy's submarines, including the Rolls-Royce PWR2 reactors, and reactor development for future boats
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First "Combat Icebreaker" for Russian Navy Expected by Year-End
January 24, 2024 @ 01:48 PMThe Russian Navy is set to receive the ice-class patrol ship, The Ivan Papanin (Project 23550), by the end of 2024, as announced by the Navys commander-in-chief, Admiral Nikolay Yevmenov, during an inspection at the Admiralty Shipyards in St. Petersburg
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Taiwan Initiates Construction of Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigate
January 24, 2024 @ 10:50 AMTaiwan's private shipbuilder, Jong Shyn Shipbuilding, has initiated the construction of an anti-submarine warfare frigate as part of the country's efforts to enhance maritime defense capabilities in the Taiwan Strait. As part of its naval modernization plan, Taiwan aims to replace decommissioned Knox-class frigates with a dozen light frigates, half designated for anti-submarine warfare and the rest for anti-air warfare
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Indonesian MoD to Integrate Turkish ATMACA Missile into 41 Warships
January 24, 2024 @ 08:25 AMThe Indonesian Navy is gearing up to integrate the Turkish ATMACA Anti-Ship Missile into a total of 41 warships. According to
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Chinese PLA Navy's Eighth Type 055 Large Destroyer Completes Multi-Mission Examination
January 23, 2024 @ 11:59 AMThe Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's eighth Type 055 large destroyer, the Xianyang, has undergone a comprehensive multi-mission examination, signaling its “readiness for combat.” The vessel's capabilities were put to the test in sea attack, anti-submarine, and air defense missions during a full-course training examination organized by a PLA Navy-affiliated vessel training center
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U.S. Minuteman III Replacement Program Faces Soaring Costs Amid $95.8B Budget Blowout...
January 19, 2024 @ 11:36 AMThe United States' endeavor to replace its ground-based nuclear arsenal, anchored by the Minuteman III, has officially blown through its budget of $95.8 billion due to the unforeseen impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and inflation, according to a statement released by the Air Force on Thursday
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Greece Negotiating with U.S. for Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ships
January 16, 2024 @ 01:54 PMGreece is in discussions with the United States regarding the acquisition of four Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) for the Hellenic Navy. In December 2021, Lockheed and the U
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Brazilian Navy Commissions Second Scorpene Submarine in ProSub Program
January 13, 2024 @ 06:15 AMThe Brazilian Navy officially commissioned the Humaitá, the second submarine of the Scorpène class, as part of the ProSub program. The ceremony, attended by Brazilian Minister of Defence, José Mucio Monteiro, and French General Delegate for Armaments, Emmanuel Chiva, celebrated the completion of sea trials and the submarine's entry into service
Rostec Delivers First Mini-Missiles for the New 48-Round Pantsir Air Defense System
Norwegian Firm Kongsberg to Co-Develop Air Defence Missiles, Drone Boats in Ukraine
South Korea Begins Development of New Anti-Ballistic Missile Simulation System
Japan to Provide Military Aid to Five New Indo-Pac Region Countries
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
