Russia’s Caspian Flotilla ships fire Kalibr cruise missiles in drills
A Russian Navy Caspian Flotilla surface action group has fired Kalibr-NK (NATO reporting name: SS-N-27 Sizzler) cruise missiles against coastal targets during an exercise
ECA GROUP’s A18D UUV Tested by French Navy’s Hydrographic Service
The A18D Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) was recently evaluated by the French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA), the French Navy and the Naval Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service (Shom) as part of the Future Hydrographic and Oceanographic Capacity (CHOF) programme.
Japan moves forward with Aegis equipped ship project. But is it enough?
According to the Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD)’s budget request for FY2022 announced on August 30, 2021, the budget includes the cost to modify the Lockheed Martin SPY-7 radar in order to operate it at sea...
TKMS Lifts Veil on Powerful MEKO A-300 class frigate
On September 29-30, a representative from Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) provided data on the MEKO A-300 class frigate design...
United States Approves Possible FMS of MH-60R Helicopters to Australia
The United States' State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Australia of twelve MH-60R Multi-Mission helicopters for an estimated cost of $985 million. The 'Romeos' would likely replace the six MRH90 'Taipan' currently in-service with the Royal Australian Navy.
Multiple Allied Carrier Strike Groups Operate Together in Pacific
Two U.S. Navy carrier strike groups were joined by JMSDF's helicopter destroyer JS Ise (DDH 182) and a Royal Navy’s carrier strike group to conduct multiple carrier strike group operations in the Philippine Sea, Oct. 3.
Fifth Edition of Japan-India Maritime Exercise JIMEX Concludes
The 5th edition of the bilateral maritime exercise JIMEX, between Japan and India, was conducted in the Arabian Sea from 06 – 08 October 2021.
OSI to German Navy F126 Program with Integrated Bridge Management Systems
OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) announced that it has been selected by Damen Naval to provide a comprehensive navigation suite to the Federal German Navy’s F126 program.
US Navy Submarine USS Connecticut Suffers Underwater Collision
USS Connecticut (SSN 22) struck an object while submerged on Oct. 2, while operating in international waters in the Indo-Pacific region. There are no life threatening injuries.
Naval Innovation Days: Naval Group develops an open innovation dynamic
During the fifth edition of the Naval Innovation Days, Naval Group presented several innovation programs designed to ensure the naval superiority of today's and tomorrow’s navies.