Naval Warfare
Myanmar springs a surprise with second submarine
5th January 2022
The Myanmar Navy commissioned eight new vessels, including a second-hand submarine, in late December.
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Air Warfare
Myanmar Air Force bolsters fleet with the commission of new aircraft
As part of its 75th anniversary, the Myanmar Air Force showed off a variety of new types of aircraft and helicopters.
Naval Warfare
India seeks several types of patrol vessel for its navy and coastguard
India has launched several sizeable tender exercises in the hope of obtaining new patrol boats and fast interdiction craft.
Naval Warfare
Myanmar navy commissions five new vessels, continues modernization efforts on annual navy day celebration
Five new vessels were commissioned by the Myanmar Navy in mid-December 2022.
Naval Warfare
Flex Fighters enhance Ghanaian offshore security
The recent arrival of four Flex Fighter vessels in Ghana reflects efforts by the West African nation to augment its offshore security capabilities.
Naval Warfare
GRSE lays keel for its first Indian ASW corvette
29th December 2021
GRSE in India is proceeding with construction of anti-submarine warfare corvettes for the Indian Navy.
Naval Warfare
Nigeria looks forward to new pair of OPVs
11th November 2021
Two offshore patrol vessels for the Nigerian Navy will reportedly feature indigenous systems and technology transfer from Dearsan. The Turkish shipbuilder will hope for better luck in the African market, though, following problems implementing deals in Libya and Sudan.
Naval Warfare
Nigerian naval procurement apparently stays on track
8th June 2021
The Nigerian Navy recently welcomed a new survey ship but it is also enhancing its airborne and maritime security capabilities, although it still lacks an active flagship.
Naval Warfare
Elderly USN submarine tenders to serve for another decade
26th April 2021
Replacement plans take shape for new vessels to provide essential maintenance and support to USN submarines and surface ships — but it must rely on existing ageing platforms for some time yet.
Naval Warfare
NAVDEX 2021: UAE Navy commissions logistic support vessel
23rd February 2021
Ceremony for Al Saadiyat reflects strategy to modernise and strengthen the UAE naval fleet, aided by the national defence industry.
Naval Warfare
India sheds light on near-term shipbuilding projects
15th February 2021
The Indian Navy has ambitious shipbuilding plans, with the vast majority of projects to be built by domestic shipyards.
Naval Warfare
China supports Sudanese patrol boat upgrade
2nd February 2021
Sudanese vessels seem to have been fitted with the Norinco CS/AN2 30mm gun mount, as one more sign of Chinese influence.
Naval Warfare
Egypt expects imminent delivery of more ex-Saudi vessels
25th January 2021
Lürssen is shipping three more vessels to the Egyptian Navy, after four coastal patrol boats were delivered in late 2020.
Naval Warfare
Colombia commissions ex-South Korean missile corvette
8th January 2021
Former Pohang-class vessel officially enters Colombian service.
Naval Warfare
South Korea reveals imagery of LPX-II carrier
7th January 2021
South Korea has its heart set on a new light aircraft carrier capable of operating F-35B fighters and helicopters.
Air Warfare
Indian naval air arm boosts force levels
17th December 2020
Beset by ageing legacy airframes, the Indian Navy is making progress in efforts to induct newer rotary-winged and fixed-wing aircraft.
