UK MoD awards £60m upgrade to anti-submarine Sting Ray torpedoes
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a £60.1m ($78.7m) contract to BAE Systems for the upgrade of the Royal…
13 Sep 2024
US Navy sets commissioning date for future USS John Basilone
The US Navy has officially announced that the future Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS John Basilone (DDG 122), will be commissioned on November 9, 2024, in New York City, New…
13 Sep 2024
RFA FSS fleet to be powered by MAN propulsion
MAN Energy Solutions, a German engine manufacturer, will support the UK Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) by powering the three future Fleet Solid Support (FSS) vessels with a new propulsion package.…
12 Sep 2024
Japan’s Seahawks will be kitted with Star SAFIRE imaging
Teledyne FLIR will supply Star SAFIRE 380-HLD multi-spectral imaging systems to Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) in a deal worth $20.8m (Y2.9bn) over the next three years. This long-range airboirne…
11 Sep 2024
Two US Virginia-class SSNs rotate for maintenance
One Virginia-class nuclear-powered fast attack submarine (SSN) will replace another for maintenance according to US Navy updates on 10 September 2024. USS Hawaii (SSN 776) has departed HMAS Stirling from…
11 Sep 2024
Seven Project 17 Bravo frigates to join Indian Naval strength
India is set to enhance its naval capabilities in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) with the recent approval of next generation Project 17 Bravo frigates. This initiative, approved by the…
11 Sep 2024
Strategic AI investment in APAC is booming
The two-day Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Military domain (REAIM 2024) summit concluded in Seoul on 10 September 2024, drawing global attention to the growing significance of AI in military…