Maritime Security

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Azerbaijan received Turkish high precision cruise missiles

The Azerbaijan Air Force (AzAF) has ordered Turkey-made SOM medium-range, all-weather air-to-surface standoff cruise missiles. According to the “Azeri...

Italian Navy to procure modern Black Shark Advanced torpedo on its U212A class submarines

The Italian navy has opted to carry Leonardo's Black Shark Advanced torpedo on its U212A class submarines,...

Canada awards Rheinmetall contract for MASS naval countermeasures system

The Canadian Navy awarded Rheinmetall a contract potentially worth about CAD20 million (€12 million) for a MASS...

BAE wins order to deliver an initial 30 Amphibious Combat Vehicles

BAE Systems, along with teammate Iveco Defence Vehicles, has been awarded a contract worth about $198 million to...

Saab partners Damen on Brazilian corvette bid

Saab and Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding have come together to compete for the project that will supply...

Turkish Navy sinks tanker during a torpedo-firing exercise

Turkish Armed Forces released imagery showing a retired tanker is exploded by the Turkish Navy's submarine during large-scale naval drills...

Rafael’s “Protector USV” conducts successful missile firing exercise for NATO

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. carried out a successful exercise for NATO forces, to demonstrate the capabilities...

Babcock Team 31 unveiled Arrowhead 140 design for MoD Type 31e competition

On 31 May, Babcock Team has unveiled Arrowhead 140 as its design for the UK Ministry of...

Royal NAVY receives first Commando Merlin Mk4 helicopter

The UK Royal Navy (RN) has received into service the first Commando Merlin Mk4 helicopter. 24 May, Defence Minister...

USS Coronado (LCS 4) Blue Crew awarded Battle “E”

USS Coronado (LCS 4) Blue Crew was presented with the 2017 Battle Effectiveness “E” award by Capt....

US concerned about Chinese and Russian long-range precision weapons capabilities

 Gen. Robert Neller, the Marine Corps commandant has expressed concern over the Chinese and Russian military’s growing...
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