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The U.S. Navy plans to commence the construction of two new battleships classified as 'Trump-class', marking a significant shift in naval strategy and capability enhancement....
The U.S. Navy aims to upgrade its aging Nimitz-class aircraft carriers with modern systems such as the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) to maintain their combat effectiveness alongs...
Russia has commissioned Yakutsk, completing its latest batch of modernized Kilo-class diesel-electric submarines (Project 636.3 variant). These subs combine Soviet-era design with advanced capabilitie...
The Japanese Ministry of Defense's Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) announced on December 19th that the development and testing of the land-based variant of the Improved Type 12 Surfa...
US President Donald Trump announced plans to build a new ‘Trump-class’ battleship as part of an effort to modernize the navy fleet which has faced issues such as cost overruns and delays. An artist re...
US President Donald Trump unveiled a new class of warships named after himself during an event focused on naval defense capabilities. The move is part of ongoing efforts to modernize and expand the US...
China has reportedly transferred around 100 submarine-launched ballistic missiles to the strategic location known as 'Northern Gate'. The move is seen as part of its expanding nuclear and maritime def...
America's four Ohio-class SSGN submarines are set for retirement between 2026 and 2028. Each submarine can carry up to 154 Tomahawk cruise missiles, providing a significant stealthy mobile strike capa...
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will move forward with the production of its next-generation aircraft carrier program, known as PA-Ng. This decision secures the replacement for ...
Frontline report: Moscow’s Black Sea gamble threatens the partnership keeping its war economy afloat
Recent Russian military strikes near Istanbul have prompted Turkey to respond with F-16 fighter jets. The Turkish military action is seen as a strong message against Russia and highlights tensions ove...
A Ukrainian military naval unit launched an attack on a tanker suspected of being used by Russia for covert operations off the coast of Libya. The incident highlights the growing tension and internati...
According to a source from Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) reported by Kyiv Post, a tanker used by Russia to sidestep sanctions and fund the war against Ukraine has been disabled. The SBU asserts thi...
According to Ukraine, its forces have attacked a tanker used by Russia's 'shadow fleet' in the Mediterranean Sea. The vessel was allegedly targeted as it was involved in evading sanctions and serving ...
The US Army reports it has carried out two separate attacks against vessels in the Pacific Ocean, resulting in five fatalities....
A recent video posted on an official government-affiliated website allegedly displays Ukraine’s Sub Sea Baby drone striking a component of a Russian Kilo-class submarine. The footage, captured via hac...
The article discusses the necessity for the U.S. to increase naval shipbuilding capacity to counter Chinese maritime power but emphasizes specialized warship construction over commercial shipping prod...
General Electric Aerospace will supply the T901 engine to power the UH-60 Black Hawk, AH-64 Apache helicopters and the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) fleet of the US Army....
The USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 114) engaged unidentified suicide drones near Israel's coast in June. One drone approached within half a mile, requiring the ship to use its deck gun due to being too close ...
The Russian Kilo-class submarine, known as the 'Black Hole' by the U.S. Navy due to its stealth capabilities, continues to be a significant asset despite originating from the Cold War era. While older...
The United States has mobilized warships near Cuban waters amid rising tensions. The deployment of naval forces is an indication of U.S. attention and response to potential security concerns in the re...
The Royal Navy plans to introduce the Norwegian-designed Naval Strike Missile into its fleet later in the current year, according to the Ministry of Defence....
Brandon Weichert reports that China is currently constructing its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier....
According to The War Zone, Ukraine has begun utilizing drone boats on the Dnipro River to conduct attacks against Russian targets in or near water areas. This marks an advancement in the tactics used ...
Following recent strikes by Russian forces near the coast of Ukraine, oil has leaked into the Black Sea. As a result, dozens of dead geese and other seabirds have been found covered in an oily film al...
Group 13's kamikaze boats have been effectively pushing Russian warships out of Crimea and targeting the shadow fleet financing Putin's war. These low-cost but high-impact weapons include a drone that...
The Philippine Department of National Defense plans to sign a contract worth 34 billion Philippine pesos (approximately $585 million) with the South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) f...
A proposal for a new 'Trump-class' battleship has emerged as a concept for a large surface combatant vessel designed for sea control and long-range strike capabilities. The ship would be around 35,000...
The article discusses Russia's Kirov-class battlecruiser as an analogy for the potential pitfalls of developing a new battleship class vessel, similar to the proposed US BBG(X) or 'Trump-class' ship. ...
On Christmas Day of this year, photos surfaced online showing a Chinese shipping vessel equipped with containerized vertical launch cells systems. The ship, originally intended for civilian purposes a...
The South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has announced that they will proceed with competitive bidding to select the contractor responsible for detailed design and constructi...
Ukraine has effectively utilized 'kinetic sanctions' as leverage against Russian naval vessels, impacting international shipping industries more comprehensively than Western imposed measures could ach...
This article discusses various NATO and international defense topics including European nations' commitments to aid Ukraine, Democratic requests for documentation on naval strikes, the construction of...
Experts argue that THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) and similar land-based missile defense systems are unsuitable for protecting U.S. Navy warships against Chinese anti-ship missiles due to...
The US Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) has made strides in the integration of F-35 Lightning II aircraft through a simulation environment. This development allows F-35 pilots to re...
Partisan observers report that Russia is hastily deploying camouflage nets and surveillance cameras and causing traffic jams in an effort to conceal supply routes for its naval logistics in the port c...
China has transformed a medium cargo ship into an improvised warship capable of launching combat drones. The article questions the practicality and realism of this transformation....
India has encountered an obstacle in its plan to bolster the Indian Navy’s maritime surveillance capabilities due to a 50% price increase for six additional P-8I aircraft from the United States. This ...
Thales has secured a contract with the UK's Defense Equipment and Support (DE&S) to supply portable autonomous command centers to the Royal Navy. This move will improve the navy’s Mine Counter Measure...
The UK Ministry of Defence has contracted Thales to develop portable remote command centres aimed at enhancing the Royal Navy's mine-hunting capabilities and broader seabed warfare through autonomous ...
The Pentagon is considering providing assistance to General Dynamics' Electric Boat division as it faces tight deadlines to deliver the new ballistic missile submarines (SSBN(X)) for the U.S. Navy....
X-Bow Systems, known for producing advanced solid rocket motors (SRMs), announced that it has successfully completed preliminary design reviews for its Mk 72 and Mk 104 SRM models. This developmental ...
The Royal Saudi Naval Forces' first of four long-delayed Multi-Mission Surface Combatants (MMSC) was formally launched at Fincantieri Marinette Marine's shipyard in Wisconsin. The event, including a b...
According to Department of Defense reports, seven unidentified ships associated with the 'shadow fleet' evaded interception and capture from naval forces within the Caribbean Sea over a period of 24 h...
President Trump's proposed 'Trump-class' guided-missile battleship (BBG(X)), intended to revive American sea power, is strategically unsuitable for modern naval warfare. The vessel is not a traditiona...
China has modified one of its medium cargo ships into an improvised warship capable of launching advanced combat drones. The feasibility and implications of this conversion are under scrutiny....
An analysis discusses Russia's Kirov-class battlecruiser as an example of a problematic mega-surface combatant, similar to proposed US Trump-class 'battleship'. The article highlights issues such as b...
President Donald Trump proposed a new class of 'guided-missile battleships' that would serve as a symbol of naval power but is impractical due to modern combat requirements. The concept emphasizes mis...
The article discusses recent developments in defence industry business activities. It highlights Firefly Aerospace’s ambitious space program focusing on launching satellites, the development of naval ...
Discusses delays in the construction of Trump class battleships, with plans not beginning until the 2030s, making their completion even more uncertain due to high costs....
Strip away the historical branding from the Trump-class battleships and they are less about nostalgia for big guns. The current design aims to make them into networked maritime command centers, akin t...