The US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has awarded Teledyne a contract modification for further deliveries of MK11 Shallow Water Combat Submersible (SWCS) systems. The SWCS system is a manned… [[ This is a...

The Russian Navy’s second Project 22350 frigate, Admiral Kasatonov, has begun state trials ahead of the ship’s delayed delivery which is expected to take place by the end of the year…. [[ This is...

The US Navy has taken delivery of the 17th and the final planned C-40 aircraft from Boeing. The Tactical Airlift Program Office (PMA-207) took delivery of the navy’s 16th aircraft in June and 17th…...

BMT has teamed up with Australian-based Nautic Star to offer the M80 Interceptor next generation sea boat to the Australian government. The M80 has been fine-tuned over years to optimize the balance… [[ This...

General Dynamics reported on 23 October that its revenue and net earnings both rose 7.3% in the third quarter of 2019 owing to robust growth in a majority of its business groups. Revenue at...

Two former US Coast Guard (USCG) Island-class patrol boats renamed Sloviansk (P 190) and Starobilsk (P 191) were delivered following refit to their new homeport of Odessa in Ukraine on 21 October, the country’s...

India has curtailed the export of assorted dual-use equipment to Turkey following Ankara’s recent diplomatic and political support for Pakistan in relation to the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir. Official sources told Jane’s that...

South Korean company Hanwha Systems has unveiled a model of a large-displacement unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) dedicated to anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations. The UUV, which was displayed at the 22–25 October International Maritime Defense...

South Korea’s LIG Nex1 is exhibiting a full-scale prototype of its Hae Gum II (Sea Sword II) unmanned surface vessel (USV) for the first time at the International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition (MADEX 2019)...

The Navy is “pretty close to finishing the work” on repairs to the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75), with completion measured in “weeks, not months,” Naval Sea Systems Command Commander Vice Adm. Thomas Moore...

The Navy has selected Sean Burke, the deputy program executive officer for tactical air programs, to serve as the new service’s deputy assistant secretary for sustainment (DASN-S). Assistant Secretary for Research, Development and Acquisition...

The first of the US Navy’s future ship-to-shore connector craft has completed builder’s trials and is ready for the navy’s acceptance trials. LCAC 100 completed the trials seven… [[ This is a content summary...

The cutters will enter Ukrainian Navy service as Sloviansk (P190) and Starobilsk (P191). [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] …read more Read...

US Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) recently concluded operations above the Arctic Circle while monitoring Russian maritime activity on Oct. 16. The… [[ This is a content summary only....

The U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command is seeking information about potential sources capable of manufacturing Mk 15 Close-In Weapon Systems (CIWS), according to a recent announcement posted on the U.S. government’s main contracting website....

The US Navy-led International Maritime Exercise 2019 (IMX 19) that will involve participants from over 50 nations kicked off in the Persian Gulf on October 21. The exercise will span from the Suez… [[...

Defence IQ have released the annual Surface Warships Global Market Report – download a copy here. The current Surface Warship market is booming with a forecast of $155.16 billion over the next… [[ This...

As the Royal Air Force prepares to rejoin the MPA fold, a senior officer has sought to allay fears that the nine-strong fleet will be too small to fulfil the UK’s maritime commitments. Jon...

Australia has announced another round of funding under its initiative to indigenously develop technologies deemed critical to advance the capability of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) said on...

The U.S. Navy announced the International Maritime Exercise 2019 (IMX 19) is starting with personnel and assets from over 50 countries and seven international organizations on Oct. 21. This will be the sixth IMX,...