2019
UK: Minehunter Pembroke returns after a major overhaul
For the first time in over a year minehunter HMS Pembroke has hit the water after a major overhaul. Renewed and refreshed, the hi-tech 600-tonne wa...
Russia : Two project 636.3 submarines will be laid down on November 1
Two project 636.3 diesel electric submarines - the Ufa and the Magadan - will be laid down at Admiralty Shipyards enterprise in St. Petersburg on N...
USS John S. McCain's return to warfighting readiness
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) completed her necessary repairs and is underway to conduct comprehensi...
Knyaz Vladimir submarine test fires Bulava missile
The Knyaz Vladimir Borey-A-class SSBN for the first time test fired Bulava missile in the White Sea, the Defense Ministry said.
Northrop Grumman demonstrates antenna sharing and pattern capabilities at Naval Research Laboratory test facility
Northrop Grumman Corporation in partnership with the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) successfully completed a critical test in the development...
French Navy received first two standard 6 ATL2s
This summer, Lann-Bihoué French naval air station received the first two ATL2 maritime patrol aircraft upgraded by Dassault Aviation.
Russian Korsar drone may get a seaborne option
The Korsar drone may get a seaborne option, Director for foreign economic activities of Luch Design Bureau Oleg Filippov said.
US Navy commissions Littoral Combat Ship Indianapolis
The Navy commissioned its newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship, USS Indianapolis (LCS 17), during a 10 a.m. CDT ceremony Saturday, Oct. 26, ...
F-35 fully loaded for first time on HMS Queen Elizabeth
A British F-35 Lightning stealth fighter ‘tooled up’ for the first time on the deck of a Royal Navy aircraft carrier. Loaded on to this state-of-th...
The acquisition of four submarines by the Dutch Navy is becoming clearer
The Hague is preparing to appoint the two candidates who will remain in the running for this contract estimated at some 3.5 billion. The French Nav...
Fincantieri Signed a contract with chantiers de l'Atlantique within the FR-LSS program
Fincantieri has been awarded an order from Chantiers de l’Atlantique (CdA) for the construction of the forward sections of four vessels based on th...
Stratcom Nominee's Charles A. Richard calls for Nuclear Triad Modernization
The nominee to be commander of U.S. Strategic Command told lawmakers at his confirmation hearing today that adoption of a "no first use" policy for...
Russian shipbuilders to float out 1st crewless vessel in 2020
The St. Petersburg-based Sredne-Nevsky Shipyard in northwest Russia (part of the United Shipbuilding Corporation) plans to float out the country’s ...
BMT & Nautic Star to offer M80 Interceptor Sea Boat and Caimen 90 Landing Craft to Australia
BMT and Nautic Star have announced a teaming agreement to offer the M80 Interceptor Next Generation Sea Boat to the Government of Australia. In the...
Naval Group launches first digital frigate for French Navy
The cutting of the first sheet of the defense and intervention frigate (FDI) took place on the Naval Group site in Lorient. The ceremony was attend...
Airbus Helicopters delivers first NH90 Sea Lion to the German Armed Forces
Donauwörth – Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first NH90 Sea Lion naval multi-role helicopter to the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, In...
HMAS Brisbane participates in San Francisco Fleet Week 2019
Whilst deployed for her United States Combat System Qualification Trials (US CSSQTs), HMAS Brisbane and her crew were fortunate enough to take part...
Russian submarine aborts test firing of ballistic missile
A nuclear-powered submarine reportedly fired one instead of the planned two ballistic missiles into a test range during a recent military exercise ...
Admiral Kasatonov frigate begins acceptance trials
The Admiral Kasatonov frigate of project 22350 began acceptance trials, Severnaya verf Shipyard said.
Russia and Egypt in talks on Ka-52 deliveries for Mistral helicopter carriers
Russia is holding consultations with Egypt on the deliveries of armament and Ka-52 combat helicopters for Mistral amphibious assault ships, Head of...