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Royal Australian Navy decommissions two Armidale-class patrol vessels
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) decommissioned two of its Armidale-class patrol vessels in September, as the service gradually transitions to …
Italian Navy’s NH90 helicopter deliveries conclude despite global challenges
The Italian Navy celebrates the completion of NH90 helicopter deliveries, marking a milestone in the nation's rotorcraft capability. Concurrently, a full …
Challenges in the Norwegian naval helicopter forces
In June 2022, the Norwegian Ministry of Defense (MoD) cancelled its order of 14 NH-90 from NHIndustries (NHI), citing long-term …
Signal: UK in talks to deploy troops in Ukraine for first time
UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has said he, military leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed deploying British troops in …
US Navy’s Trident II programme bolstered by test and multi-billion contracts
In a demonstration of commitment to bolster the Trident II strategic weapon system, a cornerstone of naval defence for both …
Columbia class submarine production continues despite Washington unrest
As political tension in Washington thaws after Congress approved a continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown, which seemed inevitable …
USS Augusta joins the US Navy ranks as the latest LCS
The United States Navy has commissioned its newest littoral combat ship, the USS Augusta (LCS 34), during a ceremonious event …
Signal: UK industry receives £4bn for AUKUS design and prototyping
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that it has begun the next phase of development for the future …
Balancing budgets and building strength in Switzerland’s defence landscape
Switzerland, renowned for its neutrality and breathtaking landscapes, is emerging as a strategic player in the defence arena. Switzerland's evolving defence …
US Secretary of the Navy urges a “new maritime statecraft”
The US Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro called for a “new maritime statecraft” to prevail in an era …
Northrop Grumman secures $585m in US DoD contracts for radar systems
To bolster its military capabilities, the US Department of Defense has awarded Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. two radar contracts totalling …
New Exocet missile successfully tested by French Navy
On September 20, 2023, the French navy successfully fired the next version of MBDA's Exocet missile - Mer-Mer 40 Block …
Signal: UAE’s EDGE continues push into Brazilian defence market
The UAE’s EDGE Group has announced the acquisition of a 50% stake in Brazilian smart weapons and high-tech systems specialist, …
Romania buys two UK mine-hunters as Nato bolsters Black Sea
Romania will buy two Sandown-class Mine Counter Measure Vessels (MCMV) from the Royal Navy, the HMS Blyth and HMS Pembroke, …
Taiwan builds first indigenous defence submarine
Taiwan’s Ministry of Defence today (28 September) unveiled the country’s first indigenous defence submarine in a milestone project intended to …