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Second Type 31 frigate has first diesel engine lifted into place
The first of the main engines of HMS Active, the second of the five Type 31 frigates being built for …
Thyssenkrupp protest Netherlands attack submarine contract award
Thyssenkrupp Marin Systems has served a summons on the Netherland’s Defence organisation in an effort to overturn their decision to …
Fincantieri to acquire UAS, Leonardo’s torpedo and sonar production line
Fincantieri will acquire Leonardo’s Underwater Armament Systems (UAS) torpedo and sonar business line in a deal that could reach €415m …
Explainer: Germany recalls ambassador to Russia over cyberattacks
A series of cyberattacks targeting Germany’s politicians, tech and defence industries has prompted Chancellor Olaf Scholz to recall the German …
Analysis: what we know about the Fujian, China’s new aircraft carrier
Newly released images of China’s new aircraft carrier undertaking sea trials have further highlighted the scale of the country’s naval …
US and Danish forces use containerised missile launcher in convoy rehearsal
The US Sixth Fleet has conducted convoy protection rehearsals with the Danish military using a modular, containerised missile launcher (CML). As …
Fleet replenishment oiler USNS Earl Warren delivered
US Military Sealift Command (MSC) received the delivery of its latest fleet replenishment oiler, USNS Earl Warren (T-AO 207), from shipbuilder General …
USMC testing Amphibious Combat Vehicle with Protector remote turret
The US Marine Corps is currently testing a new Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) equipped with a PROTECTOR remote turret (RT-20) …
The specialist IDF unit committing ‘domicide’ in Gaza
As international tension reaches boiling point over Israel’s decision to go ahead with its offensive in Rafah, investigations have found …
Airbus finalises acquisition of Aerovel and its flagship UAS product
After several months in the making, Airbus finalised its strategic acquisition of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) manufacturer Aerovel and its …
US ship USNS Robert E. Simanek christened in ceremony
The USNS Robert E. Simanek, the latest addition to the US Navy's Expeditionary Sea Base programme, was christened at the General …
17% pay disparity sparks strikes among AUKUS submarine workers
Hundreds of workers at ASC's Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia are protesting against unequal pay, highlighting their role in …
In data: Trends and trajectories in US defence spending
GlobalData's latest report illuminates the factors driving the surge in US defence spending, the evolution of priorities, and the projects …
Australia’s troops need approval to work under new security law
New legislation goes into force in Australia on 7 May 2024, requiring former defence personnel to seek approval from Australia’s …
New Zealand sailors learn from Australian ANZAC frigate engineers
New Zealand has posted three of its sub-lieutenants to complete their training as assistant maritime engineers on board three Royal …