The Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) plans to strengthen the De Zeven Provinciën-class air defense and command frigates (LCF) and submarines with Tomahawk cruise missiles.
The Dutch Ministry of Defense stated on April 3, 2023, that the first frigate of the ASW Frigate programme will enter service for the Royal Dutch Navy in 2029.
Japan’s ATLA (Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency) showcased for the first time the design of its XLUUV at the DSEI Japan defense show.
On Monday 13 March, as part of the AUKUS trilateral agreement between Australia, the UK and the US, it was announced that Rolls-Royce Submarines Ltd will provide reactors for Australia’s nuclear powered submarines.
Australia will initially acquire as many as five Virginia class SSNs. These will then be replaced by up to eight “SSN-AUKUS” submarines.
BAE Systems’ new automated Ammunition Handling System combined with Mk45 gun to give UK Royal Navy critical advantage at sea.
The FDI HN will be one of the most powerful surface combatants for its size and one of the most sophisticated designs, worldwide…
Extra large uncrewed underwater vehicles (XLUUVs) are quickly becoming a major trend in naval warfare. Leading navies have initiated programs to develop and explore these.
The underwater threat in 2023 is both real and local, and is only set to rise as technology continues to become more sophisticated. The number of submarines, Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and…
The French Navy and DGA are currently comparing two naval gun systems for the future MCM vessels (BGDM program): The RAPIDFire and 40Mk4.
