Navy News
IMDEX 2019: Rafael to showcase 360 degrees multi-layer maritime defense suite
On May 14-16, 2019, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. - a global pioneer in the development and manufacturing of leading defence technologies - ...
South Korea making the transition to a Blue Water Navy
With the renewed threat from North Korea and the rising challenges of an assertive China, South Korea has initiated a range of naval, air and land ...
China and Russia conducted Joint Sea 2019 exercise
Chinese and Russian naval ships participating in the “Joint Sea-2019” exercise left the port of Dagang in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province f...
Sea-Air-Space 2019: Raytheon gives details about the SPY-6 radar
Raytheon is exhibiting its advanced technologies and services at annual Sea-Air-Space Exhibition, the largest maritime exposition in the United Sta...
Indian Navy launches fourth stealth Scorpene-class submarine INS Vela
On May 06, Indian state-owned Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) launched its fourth Scorpene-class submarine, the INS Vela, for the Indian Na...
Irish Navy to receive fourth OPV through its ship replacement program
The Irish Navy took delivery of its fourth and final offshore patrol vessel (OPV) of the Samuel Beckett class during a naming and commissioning cer...
China and Thailand launched joint naval drills
China's Navy, along with Thailand's one, launched a joint training exercise at a military port in Zhanjiang, in South China's Guangdong Province, o...
Lemoore Strike Fighter squadrons returning more jets to flight line
Two Navy Super Hornet squadrons at Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, California, have reduced maintenance turnaround times and are boosting aircraft...
India to acquire 8 new ASW shallow water vessels
Cochin Shipyard Limited said it signed a contract for construction and supply of 8 anti-submarine warfare (ASW) ships with the Indian Navy. This co...
Tunisia and U.S. strenghtened partnership during Coalition Exchange
Delegates of the Tunisian armed forces worked hand-in-hand with components of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12 in efforts to strengthen partnerships o...
South Korea approved $US 3.3 billion destroyer project
The South Korean MoD on Tuesday, April 30, approved plans to build three Aegis-equipped destroyers worth 3.9 trillion won ($US 3.3 billion). The pl...
China and Russia begin joint naval Interaction exercises
The Russian Navy and the Chinese Navy will hold joint Naval Interaction-2019 exercises from May 1 to May 4, the Russian Defense Ministry recently s...
Russian frigate Admiral Essen arrived in Istanbul for IDEF 2019
The Russian Black Sea Fleet’s Frigate Admiral Essen has arrived in Istanbul to take part in the IDEF-2019 defence industry exhibition, the fleet’s ...
Vympel Shipyard to complete two Project 12418 missile vessels
ABS Electro Company supplied technical control systems and secondary switchboards to Vympel Shipyard for project 12418 Molniya-class missile boats ...
Leonardo awarded contract from Poland for four AW101 helicopters
On Friday April 26, Leonardo announced that it has signed a contract valued at approximately 380 mln EUR (1.65 bn PLN) that will significantly enha...
Steam pipe blast caused fire on INS Vikramaditya
A blast in a steam pipe in the engine room of Indian aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya is believed to have led to the fire that claimed the life of...
Spanish MoD inked F-110 frigate contract with Navantia
Spain's Ministry of Defense signed a contract with local shipbuilder Navantia on April 23 covering construction for a new class of five F-110 multi...
US Navy to christen Expeditionary Fast Transport Guam
The Navy will christen its newest high-speed transport vessel, the future USNS Guam (T-HST 1), during a 10 a.m. Japan Standard Time ceremony Saturd...
US Navy to christen Zumwalt-class destroyer Lyndon B. Johnson
The Navy will christen its newest Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyer, the future USS Lyndon B. Johnson (DDG 1002), during a 10 a.m. EST ceremon...
Japan Coast Guard launched new patrol vessel
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) recently launched a brand new patrol vessel for the Japan Coast Guard (JCG). This vessel is a variant of the Shik...