The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) is seeking to create a new command running unmanned ships, submarines and aircraft in the 2040s, in an effort to address a potential troop shortage caused by the country's low birthrate. During a parliamentary audit, the Navy unveiled a series of policy goals, including removing one of the three fleet commands and creating the new command employing unmanned naval assets,
France has reportedly offered the Philippines two diesel-electric submarines in exchange for permission to explore the Southeast Asian nations “sovereign waters.” The submarines will be based on the design and standard of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), as per multiple reports published Tuesday
Saab said it has made the first deliveries of the new lightweight torpedo to Swedens defence procurement agency FMV. Saab Lightweight Torpedo, named Torped 47 by the Swedish Armed Forces, is intended primarily for Swedish submarines and Visby corvettes, but it is also prepared for integration on helicopters
Australia has awarded Raytheon a five-year $322 million contract for in-service support for the Collins-class submarine combat system. Deputy Secretary Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Tony Dalton said the support would include a life-of-type extension – commencing in 2026, ongoing sustainment, and selected capability enhancements
Russias latest diesel-electric submarine “Magadan” built for Russias Pacific Fleet completed its inter-fleet transit from the Baltic Fleet and arrived at its permanent base in Vladivostok. "The Pacific Fleets Project 636
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Russias Belgorod submarine which can be armed with nuclear-armed drone is reportedly in Arctic waters for tests, while its secretive nuclear unit has been spotted transporting weapons. President Vladimir Putin has made thinly veiled threats to use nuclear weapons in a series of speeches announcing "partial" mobilization and annexing four Ukrainian regions in recent weeks
The French Navy's nuclear attack submarine, SNA 'Duguay-Trouin,' started its nuclear 'boiler room' for the first time on September 30, ahead of sea trials and delivery to the navy in 2023.The nuclear submarine is currently being completed and tested in Cherbourg submarine base
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South Korea's Hanwha Group signed a conditional memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) to acquire a controlling stake of 49.3% and managerial control of the shipbuilder