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Navy To Begin Constructing 2 'Trump Class' Battleships
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 Has a New Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carrier Headache It Can’t Fix
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’s Black Hole Kilo-Class Submarines Make the U.S. Navy ‘Cringe’
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...
Japan Completes All Improved Type 12 Anti-Ship Missile Tests
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...
Trump unveils ‘Trump-class battleship’ in US shipbuilding push
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...
United States: Trump Class - Donald Trump Unveils New Warship Class Bearing His Name
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...
Titbits - China Transfers 100 Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missiles to 'Northern Gate'
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...
The U.S. Navy Might Soon Retire Its Best Missile Submarines Ever
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...
France formally green lights PA-Ng aircraft carrier production
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...
Ukraine Attacks Russian 'Shadow' Tanker Off Libyan Coast
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...
‘Unprecedented’ Mediterranean Strike: Ukraine Cripples Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker
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...
Ukraine strikes Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean for the first time
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 ...
US Army Kills Five People in Two Attacks on Vessels in the Pacific
The US Army reports it has carried out two separate attacks against vessels in the Pacific Ocean, resulting in five fatalities....
Ukraine’s first underwater drone strike caught on hacked cameras
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...
America Should Build Its Own Warships While Buying Tankers
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...
The Army's New Engine to Power Apache, Black Hawk & FARA
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....
Suicide Drones Closed Within a Mile of U.S. Destroyer Defending Israel in June
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 ...
Russia’s Kilo-Class ‘Black Hole’ Submarine Keep Breaking All the Rules
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...
Tension Rises: US Mobilizes Warships Near Cuba
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...
Powerful new missile to enter Royal Navy service this year
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....
China Is Now Building a Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier
Brandon Weichert reports that China is currently constructing its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier....
Ukraine Now Using Drone Boats To Attack Russian Targets
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 ...
Dead seabirds wash up on Odesa beaches after Russian strikes trigger Black Sea oil spill
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...
Ukraine’s $50,000 naval drones are hunting Russia’s Black Sea fleet—and winning
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...
Philippines to acquire 2 new frigates from South Korea’s HD HHI
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...
The Trump-Class Battleship Is No ‘Battleship’ (It’s A Giant Missile with Railguns)
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...
Russia’s Navy Has Its Own Version of the Trump-Class ‘Battleship,’ and It’s A Real Mess
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. ...
Container Ship Turned Missile Battery Spotted in China
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...
South Korea Selects Competitive Bidding for KDDX Destroyer Program
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...
“Kinetic sanctions”: Ukraine’s weapon against Russia’s shadow fleet has shipowners running, says expert
Ukraine has effectively utilized 'kinetic sanctions' as leverage against Russian naval vessels, impacting international shipping industries more comprehensively than Western imposed measures could ach...
The D Brief: Europe pledges aid to Kyiv; Dems seek boat-strike docs; Navy’s next frigate; Conflicts to watch; And a bit more.
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...
Can THAAD Protect U.S. Navy Warships from Chinese Missiles? Experts Say No
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...
F-35 pilots hone tactics with USN collaborative combat aircraft in NAWCAD’s Joint Simulation Environment
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...
Russia Scrambles to Conceal Black Sea Fleet Logistics in Novorossiysk, Partisans Say
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...
Cargo Ship Converted To Launch Combat Drones Emerges
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....
50% Price Hike Halts India's Plan to Acquire Six More P-8I Maritime Surveillance Aircraft from US
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 wins DE&S contract for portable autonomous command centres
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...
UK Contracts Thales to Deliver Portable, AI-enhanced, Remote Command Centres for Royal Navy Autonomous MCM
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 ...
GD Electric Boat Could Get Help for New Submarines
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 completes preliminary design reviews for its Mk 72 and Mk 104 solid rocket motors
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 ...
First Saudi MMSC launched by Fincantieri in Wisconsin
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...
Seven shadow fleet vessels evade capture in Caribbean Sea in one day - Pentagon
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...
The Navy’s Trump-Class Battleship Will Be ‘Quietly Shelved’
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...
Chinese Cargo Ship Converted To Launch Advanced Combat Drones Emerges
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....
Russia’s Navy Has Its Own Version of the Trump-Class ‘Battleship,’ and It’s A Mess
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...
The U.S. Navy’s Trump-Class Battleship Will Be ‘Quietly Shelved’
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...
Defense Business Brief: Firefly’s moonshot; ‘Battleships’ and drone boats; Army logistics collab
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 ...
Trump Class Battleship Construction Won’t Begin Until 2030s
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....
Make the Trump-Class ‘Battleship’ More Like the F-47 NGAD, Less Like an Iowa-Class Battleship
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...
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