The USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) successfully executed the first live fire test of the MK 57 Vertical Launching System with a Standard Missile (SM-2) on the Naval Air Weapons Center Weapons Division Sea Test Range, Point Mugu, Oct. 13.
The U.S. Navy commissioned Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) 26 September 2020 during a private ceremony at Port Canaveral, Florida.
South Korea’s Hanwha Systems has been chosen as the preferred bidder for the KDDX Combat Management System (CMS) and Multi-Function Radar (MFR) developments and production. KDDX is the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy next generation destroyer program.
Two Future Multi-Mission Frigates (FFM or 30FFM) are starting to take shape at two shipyards in Japan. Images and videos obtained by Naval News from local shipspotters show the integrated mast has been fitted. Both hulls should be ready for launch before the end of the year.
US Navy’s Arleigh Burke class, guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), a P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) from Patrol Squadron VP-47, four F-16 Fighting Falcons from the USAF 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, KC-135 Stratotankers from the USAF 100th Air Refueling Wing, Mildenhall, England and Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) E-2 from NATO, Geilenkirchen, Germany, participated in another joint training in the Adriatic Sea.
The Chinese naval shipbuilding industry continues to demonstrate an impressive production rate in 2020: The Dalian shipyard yesterday simultaneously launched two new destroyers for the PLAN: A Type 052 and a Type 055.
BAE Systems press release Under the depot maintenance period (DMP) availability contract awarded, BAE Systems will dry-dock the ship, perform underwater hull preservation work, upgrade
By Keegan Rammel, NSWCPD Public Affairs NSWCPD’s Machinery Control System & Advanced Damage Control System (ADCS) Branch began installing ADCS on aircraft carriers and amphibious
In truth, many view the three Zumwalts as expensive U.S. Navy design failures since their two currently inactive 155mm Advanced Gun Systems (AGS) cannot fire
Following the recent stop to the Aegis Ashore missile defense system deployment in Japan, Prime Minister Shinzō Abe’s party is looking at possible alternatives. Options include additional Aegis destroyers, armed mega floats and even offensive conventional strike capability. Yoshihiro Inaba has the details and explains why the third option would be a major change for Japan’s defense policy.
