At SNA 2022 in mid-January, the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard discussed their future force composition. Discussions covered new frigates, destroyers, amphibious and logistic ships, unmanned surface vessels, sea-to-shore connectors and landing crafts, cutters, and the Integrated Combat System (ICS).
The Hellenic Parliament released the details of Greece’s contract with Naval Group for the Hellenic Navy’s future FDI (Frégate de défense et d’intervention) frigates on February 9.
In the midst of Ukraine-Russia tensions, Russia’s improved Kilo-class (Project 636.3) submarine “Rostov-na-Donu (B-237)” entered the Dardanelles on February 12 en route to the Black Sea.
USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205) reached a new milestone on February 4th by conducting initial Builder’s Trials.
Northrop Grumman announced the second successful live-firing test of AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range (AARGM-ER)…
International Maritime Exercise (IMX) 2022, the Middle East region’s largest maritime exercise, commenced Jan. 31 during a ceremony at U.S. 5th Fleet’s headquarters in Bahrain.
The Turkish Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) released a new video on January 31 highlighting the country’s defense industry’s 2022 goals. The video includes the activities planned for 2022 with regard to Turkey’s naval projects.
The Ukrainian Parliament on January 27 adopted the law on ratification of the Framework Agreement between Ukraine and the UK…
According to the latest Taiwanese cabinet report, the assembly of pressure hull blocks for the indigenous submarine is expected to be finished by the end of June 2022.
Tension between Ukraine and Russia (behind closed doors, NATO and Russia) is rising day by day. Both sides’ words and moves exacerbate the potential for a conflict. While the Black Sea is on the verge of witnessing high intensity combats for the first time in over a century, the most pressing question arises: Can Ukraine resist?
