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U.S. Navy to commission guided-missile destroyer Thomas Hudner
The U.S. Navy will commission its newest guided-missile destroyer, the future USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116), during a 10:00 a.m. EST ceremony at Flynn...
Ukraine reveals details of Russian attacks on its naval vessels
The head of Ukraine’s state security service (SBU) and other officials have revealed details of attacks on Ukrainian naval vessels by Russian troops in the Kerch...
Raytheon gets $37 million SM-6 and SM-2 missiles contract modification
Raytheon Missile Systems has received a $37 million contract modification for SM-6 and SM-2 missiles.
In a statement made Monday, the U.S. Department of Defense...
Japan to buy vertical takeoff F-35B Lightning II aircraft
According to news24.jp, Japan is officially has decided to buy vertical takeoff F-35B Lightning II aircraft to operate from its Izumo-class helicopter destroyers.
The newspaper said that the government has decided...
Russia seizes Ukrainian naval vessels in Black Sea
Russian special forces seized two small armored artillery boats and a tugboat of the Ukrainian Navy in Black Sea.
Ukrainian Navy already officially confirmed that...
Russia opened fire on Ukrainian naval vessels
The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation opened fire on the naval vessels and are trying to take them by storm.
It is reported that...
Russian special troops prepares for storm Ukrainian warships
Russian special troops are preparing for storm Ukrainian naval vessels.
At the moment, it is reported that Russian special forces have already arrived on helicopters that equipped with...
Russia deliberately escalates conflict in Azov Sea
Russia refuses to respect its commitments on the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and the Treaty between Ukraine and the Russian...
Ukrainian Navy puzzled by aggressive behavior of Russian Ka-52 attack helicopters
The Ukrainian Navy states that Russian Ka-52 attack helicopters showing aggressive actions against Ukrainian small armoured artillery vessels circumnavigating Crimea en route to a Ukrainian...
Russia’s coast guard ships intentionally rammed Ukranian Navy vessel
Russia's coast guard ships on Sunday intentionally carried out acts of aggression against the ships of the Ukrainian Navy that were engaged in planned...
U.S. Navy orders new ammunition for use in special operations
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded Vista Outdoor a contract for special 5.56mm ball, carbine, barrier ammunition.
The DoD announced on 20 November that...
Lockheed Martin contracted for MK-41 Vertical Launching System spares
Lockheed Martin has received a $7,1 million order for the manufacture of spare and repair parts used in the MK-41 Vertical Launching System (VLS...
Pentagon approves sale of SM-3 missiles to Japan
The U.S. Department of State has approved a possible $561 million Foreign Military Sale to Japan of Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) missiles, the US Defense...
Marte ER anti-ship missile successfully completed its first firing
European guided weapons house MBDA has announced that Marte ER anti-ship missile has completed its first firing, successfully passing a major phase in its development.
According to...
Lockheed Martin receives modification for Trident II D5 ballistic missile contract
Lockheed Martin Space was awarded a two U.S. Navy contract modification for Trident II D5 ballistic missile production and deployed system support.
According to a...
Pentagon issues contract modification for production of MMSC for Saudi Arabia
Lockheed Martin is being issued a $282 contract action modification for production of four Multi-Mission Surface Combatant ships (MMSC) for Saudi Arabia.
The modification to the...
Rolls-Royce to deliver marine turbine engines for LCAC 100 class craft
The U.S. Navy has awarded Rolls-Royce Corp. $40,8 million modification to contract for the procurement of marine turbine engines for LCAC 100 class craft.
According...
U.S., Japan, Australia to conduct jointly mine warfare exercise
The Amphibious Force 7th Fleet Public Affairs has announced that the U.S. Navy, Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) are scheduled...