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Japan to increase the number of Aegis destroyers
On December 16, 2022, the Japanese government approved three security-related documents, including a new national security strategy.
3 January 2023
On December 16, 2022, the Japanese government approved three security-related documents, including a new national security strategy.
As 2022 comes to an end, here is an overview of the ten most-read naval defense news stories we published this past year, based on the number of readers.
Modification work to turn Japan’s JS Kaga “helicopter destroyer” into a F-35B aircraft carrier are nearing completion at a dock in Kure City.
The UK has completed the first phase of its forward-deployed frigate programme, with the Type 23 frigate HMS Montrose…
On December 20, 2022, the Turkish Government’s Defense Industry Executive Committee, a presidential-led body that makes key decisions for Turkey’s defense industry, approved the construction of three I-class frigates for the Turkish Navy.
The indigenous submarine development project in Pakistan has reached another milestone. The keel laying of the first HANGOR-class submarine and the steel cutting of the second submarine were carried out at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW) on December 24, 2022.
On 21 December 2022, in the frame of the NFS PC meeting, the 2nd Contract Amendment for U212 NFS was awarded by OCCAR. This is another major step towards the progressive development of the Near Future Submarine Programme.
Naval News reached out to RAND corporation to get their insights on how the U.S. Air Force’s new B-21 Raider stealth heavy bomber can operate with the U.S. Navy in a maritime role…
On December 22, 2022, the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri delivered the third Al Zubarah-class corvette, the Al Khor, to the Qatar Ministry of Defence at La Spezia.
Leonardo’s LIONFISH 12.7 Top defense systems have been chosen to equip the German Navy’s F126 new class frigates.
