Naval Warfare

Why is the defence market “exploding exponentially” for autonomous targeting capabilities?

Solutions that identify, engage and destroy targets with minimal or no human intervention are becoming critical on tomorrow’s battlefield.

US and European special operators test Icelandic AI-based solution for marine platforms

Hefring Marine IMAS was designed to optimise vessels’ operation.

US Navy expands GARC sUSV deployment

The small, unmanned surface vehicle will operate this year in multiple operations and military exercises worldwide.

Another $18.4 billion committed to USN Virginia-class submarines

The contract was awarded to HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division and General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB). As well as for the building of the boats, contract money will also go towards improving productivity at the shipyards, workforce support and other investment.

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Training

How the US is preparing to support NATO countries in a war against Russia

25th April 2024

US European Command has been repositioning troops and equipment, expanding its prepositioned stockpiles, and conducting additional joint exercises with partners and allies.
Uncrewed Vehicles

US Navy foresees an uncrewed future for its surface and underwater fleet

25th April 2024

The service has been conducting various procurement and development efforts to integrate unmanned surface and underwater vehicles into its inventory.
Naval Warfare

BMT and DNV partner to meet Australia’s heavy landing craft requirement

25th April 2024

Under Project Land 8710 Phase 2, Australia has been seeking to acquire an undisclosed number of Littoral Manoeuvre Vessels to replace the Balikpapan-class. The programme has an estimated value of AU$1.4 billion (US$910 million), with IOC slated for 2032.
Naval Warfare

Babcock to take over upkeep of Royal Navy Type-23 frigates

24th April 2024

The Royal Navy’s Type-23 Duke-class frigates for the UK Royal Navy were designed as anti-submarine warfare (ASW) ships but now have a multi-role function. Of the 16 Type 23s built, 12 remain in service with the Royal Navy and will be replaced by the Type-26 frigates before 2035.
Defence Notes

How UAE defence giant EDGE Group plans to double its exports

24th April 2024

The UAE defence conglomerate has put an aggressive strategy in place to increase its share of exports while navigating the growing gap between East and West.
Naval Warfare

Austal completes autonomy trials with former Royal Australian Navy patrol boat

24th April 2024

The work took place under the Patrol Boat Autonomy Trial (PBAT), which has been a collaboration between Austal, Greenroom Robotics, the Trusted Autonomous Systems Defence Cooperative Research Centre and the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) Warfare Innovation Navy Branch.
Naval Warfare

Singapore launches fourth and final Type 218SG submarine

23rd April 2024

The era of southeast Asian submarine modernisation has been in full swing fuelled by growing tensions in the South China Sea.
Naval Warfare

Keel laid for third Hellenic Navy frigate as harbour trials start for first

23rd April 2024

On 24 March 2022, Greece and Naval Group have signed a contract for three defence and intervention (FDI) frigates. Two warships will be due for delivery in 2025 and the third expected the following year, with the deal including an option to add a fourth frigate to be ready in 2027.
Land Warfare

The Philippines looks to Israel for military equipment amid South China Sea tensions

23rd April 2024

The southeast Asian country has been enhancing its military readiness by procuring advanced Israeli defence platforms and systems.
Naval Warfare

US senators raise Russian concerns over unprepared Coast Guard fleet

22nd April 2024

US Congress senators have warned that the US Coast Guard’s fleet cannot protect Arctic waters against Russian naval capabilities.
Naval Warfare

New deal to make AUKUS cooperation easier

22nd April 2024

The AUKUS agreement will support Australia’s purchase of at least eight nuclear-powered submarines under pillar one. Other pillars of the agreement cover high technology such as cyber, unmanned systems, AI, EW, undersea capabilities and information sharing between the three countries.
Naval Warfare

Kongsberg contracted for Dutch and Belgian frigate propellers and drive shafts

19th April 2024

In July 2023, Damen and Thales signed contracts to design, build and deliver four new anti-submarine warfare (ASW) frigates for Belgium and the Netherlands.
Naval Warfare

Leonardo fires up small calibre naval gun development as Italy nears first Lionfish X-Gun handover

19th April 2024

Alongside progress on its Lionfish contracts, Leonardo emphasised its shift in focus from traditional larger calibre systems toward smaller calibre solutions, epitomised by the X-Gun’s inception in 2017.
Naval Warfare

SEA to trial sonar software for UK Royal Navy

16th April 2024

The UK Royal Navy’s anti-submarine warfare Spearhead programme, run by the service’s Develop Directorate, has been investigating future and existing technologies with a particular focus on the USV arena.
Air Warfare

Just released: UAS Technology Report 2024 now available to read

16th April 2024

How shipboard UAVs are unlocking new concepts of operation for naval commanders
Naval Warfare

Australia’s new frigate options: No easy choices as pressure mounts on DoD

16th April 2024

A new class of General Purpose ‘Tier 2’ frigate will replace the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN’s) Anzac-class frigates, but the selected design options appear to have major issues in terms of compatibility and availability for the future fleet.
Defence Notes

US lawmakers warn that “more military spending is absolutely necessary” to ensure Pentagon’s readiness

15th April 2024

The US Congress has raised concerns about how inflation rates and cuts in main acquisition programmes could affect the US military.
Naval Warfare

Royal Navy welcomes mine-hunting mothership

15th April 2024

RFA Stirling Castle, a 6,000-tonne vessel, will start operations later this year.
Naval Warfare

Norway’s aim to purchase new frigates may impact Royal Navy’s own fleet production

15th April 2024

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has only so far confirmed that discussions have been taking place with BAE Systems, but a decision has yet to be made, according to The Telegraph.