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Japan seeking to buy newest US-made unmanned helicopter
The Northrop Grumman's representative said that Japan could be the first export customer for the newest MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter.
Japan is considering an acquisition of MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter developed...
U.S. Nebraska ballistic missile submarine returns from first strategic deterrent patrol since 2013
On July 12, the Blue crew of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) return home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following their first...
Russia to stage huge missile exercises in response to U.S. and Ukraine maneuvers in Black Sea
The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation conducting huge military drills with missile launches at the Black Sea region, Russia’s Ministry of Defence announced in an 11 July...
MQ-8C unmanned helicopter completed initial operational test with littoral combat ship
The press service of the Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 1 reported that MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter has completed the first comprehensive Initial Operational Test and Evaluation...
Israel’s IAF wins tender for Finnish anti-ship missile systems
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has won a tender worth USD189 million (162 million euros) from the Finnish Navy.
According to the statement of Finland's defence ministry, IAI has won...
Northrop Grumman contracted to continue AN/AQS-24 Mine Hunting System support
The U.S. Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman Undersea Systems a USD9.9 million contract to maintenance and support of the AN/AQS-24 mine detection system, the...
Turkey to sell four Ada class corvettes for Pakistan Navy
In a series of posts on Twitter on 5 July, Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Turkey Nurettin Canikli said that the has Turkey...
US Naval Test Pilot School received unique flying classroom
The unique flying classroom based on customised Fairchild Swearingen C-26A Metroliner, known as the Airborne Systems Training and Research Support (ASTARS) III, arrived at Naval Air Station...
Germany’s Navy was left without the last replenishment oiler
German Navy is battling tech trouble with auxiliary ships with fuel tanks which can supply fuels during underway replenishment at sea.
According to Christian Thiels...
SAAB announces new version of anti-ship missile
Swedish defence company Saab announced on 2 July that it had developed a new version of the RBS15 long-range fire-and-forget anti-ship missile.
On its website, the company says:...
China launched two 10,000t-class guided-missile destroyers
On 3 July, China launched two Type 055 guided-missile destroyers at a shipbuilding facility in Dalian, Liaoning province.
According to Chinese media, two of the Type 055 destroyers constructed for...
Attack submarine USS Annapolis successfully test-fires Tomahawk cruise missiles
On June 26, the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Annapolis (SSN 760) made a successful test launch of Tomahawk cruise missiles.
According to U.S. Navy's statement, the crew of...
BAE Systems wins contract for nine Future Frigates for the Royal Australian Navy
The Royal Australian Navy has selected BAE Systems for the design, build and support of Future Frigates.
According to the Australian Government’s announcement, BAE Systems has won the $35 billion...
US approves AEGIS Weapons System sale to Spain
The US State Department has approved the potential sale of five AEGIS Weapons Systems at an estimated cost of $860.4 million to Spain.
The sale, which...
Germany sailors injured in Navy vessel explosion
Two sailors were injured in an explosion on the F-219 Sachsen frigate of the German Navy on Jun 21.
According to Joseph Dempsey the F-219 Sachsen frigate of...
U.S. DoD confirms deal to sell amphibious assault vehicles for Taiwan
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has confirmed deal to sell amphibious assault vehicles for Taiwan.
According to the DoD, BAE Systems Land & Armaments, York, Pennsylvania,...
South Korea acquires P-8 maritime patrol aircraft
The Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) has acquired the P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft (MPA), a senior executive at Boeing said on 25 June.
The South Korean...
Russia to revive the Soviet project of a giant torpedo
Russia has plans to revive project of development of super-power nuclear torpedoes, Shamil Aliyev, one of Russia’s leading specialist said in an interview with the RIA...