The U.S. prepares to counter Russia and China in the Arctic
The French publication Air Cosmos analyzed the new area of dispute between the U.S., Russia, and China: the Arctic region.
Navy / Maritime News
HMAS Sydney Makes the First SM-6 SAM Firing in RAN
HMAS Sydney (DDG42) destroyer performed the first firing of an SM-6 long-range air defence missile in the Royal Australian Navy.
China Tests Torpedo Capable of Sinking an Aircraft Carrier
According to the South China Morning Post Daily, China has successfully tested a new torpedo capable of sinking an aircraft carrier.
Kraken Studies Air-Deployed USV Concept
U.K.-based Kraken will work with air cargo company Capewell to test the idea of dropping K3 SCOUT USVs from cargo aircraft.
Localisation Order from ASELSAN to Hidropar
Hidropar has converted its localisation prototype ASELSAN into a product order. The details of the maritime-related order have not been disclosed.
ASELSAN Exports Naval Payloads
ASELSAN signed export contracts valued at $34.3 million within the scope of the payloads for naval platforms to an international client.
The SSİK will be Convened Today
The Defence Industry Executive Committee (SSİK) will be held Today under the chairmanship of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Presidential Complex.
Istif Class Frigates Secure LM2500 Marine Gas Turbines
GE Aerospace has agreed with STM -TAIS to supply LM2500 marine gas turbines for the İstif-Class frigates.
Akıncı to Enhance Indonesia’s Naval Air and ISR Capacities
Indonesia will acquire Bayraktar Akıncı to enhance its naval air and ISR capabilities for the maritime operations of island country. The number is unknown.
Russian Submarine Sunk at Port In Sevastopol
The Ukrainian MoD announced that as a result of an attack, a Project 636.3 submarine, B-237 Rostov-na-Donu, was sunk in the Sevastopol Port.
ASELSAN’s IFF Mod 5 Passes Temporary Acceptance Tests
The Turkish Navy will identify vessels on the sea with the IFF Mod 5 Systems as ASELSAN’s systems pass temporary acceptance tests.
RMK Marine Launches the Second Ukrainian MİLGEM
The second Ukrainian MİLGEM corvette, Hetman Ivan Vyhovskyi (F-212) was launched in Istanbul.
F-35C Gets IOC with the Second Squadron
The second F-35C squadron of the U.S. Navy, VMFA-311, has declared Initial Operational Capability. Next will be SOC.
Fincantieri Inks Deal for FREMM EVO Frigates
The Italian Shipbuilder has announced a deal worth $1.62 billion for two FREMM frigates in the upgraded EVO configuration.
