The US Navy Approves Full-Rate Production of the CH-53K
The US Navy has approved full-rate production (FRP) of the Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion helicopter, which will produce more than 20 units per year.
Navy / Maritime News
Turkish Defence and Aviation in 2022
SSB announced in January 2022 its 2022 schedule and targets for the year. This article reminds the targets that were accomplished in 2022.
Sensor and Propulsion System Integration to PN MilGem
İstanbul Shipyard Command continues to refit activities under PN MilGem Project. ASFAT announced the completion of some systems.
The Indonesian Navy on five KRI PCs
MSI DS Seahawk and its partner BTI Defence have completed the installation of 30 mm cannons on the Indonesian Navy’s five Fast Patrol (PC) type.
Ares Announced the ULAQ Contract
Ares Shipyard announced the contract for ULAQ anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW) and ASW signed with the SSB for the Turkish Navy.
More Information About Japanese ASEV
Japanese Navy continues to invest in counterbalancing evolving threats in the region. Tokyo would like to strengthen its surface fleet with more capable ships.
Qatar Has Received the Third " Al Zubarah " Class Corvette
Fincantieri announced that they delivered to Qatar the "Al Khor" corvette, the third of four " Al Zubarah-class” corvettes.
HHI to Build ROKN’s Third KDX-III Batch II Jeongjo Destroyer
DAPA has awarded a contract to build the third KDX-III Batch II Jeongjo, the Great-class AEGIS guided missile destroyer, to Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI).
Russia's Aircraft Carrier Caught Fire for the Second Time
According to local sources, a fire broke out on the Russian Navy's only aircraft carrier, Admiral Kuznetsov. This is the second fire on Russia's flagship.
Greece Postpones Corvette Programme
Greece postponed the decision for the corvette programme. According to local sources, the Greek government plans to announce the date in early 2023.
ARES Shipyard Signed a New Contract with CFCU
ARES Shipyard has a new contract, signed with Central Finance and Contracts Unit (CFCU) for Coastal Patrol Boats to be deployed by the Turkish Coast.
Singapore Launches Two Invincible 218SG Class Submarines
German TKMS has unveiled two Type 218SG diesel-electric attack submarines under construction for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).
Turkish Navy to get Three New frigates
The Defence Industry Executive Committee (SSİK) decided to initiate the National Ship (MİLGEM) sixth, seventh, and eighth vessel projects as frigates.
SSİK Initiates 25 New Projects
The last Defence Industry Executive Committee (SSİK) of 2022 was held at the Presidential Complex, under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's chairmanship.
Global Defence Trend Brief
- 09:00 NATO allies launch joint Triton surveillance drone programme - Denmark, Finland, Germany and Norway signed a letter of intent to procure up to five MQ-4C Triton hi...
- 09:00 NATO begins negotiations for up to 10 Saab GlobalEye aircraft - NATO has launched negotiations with Saab for up to 10 GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft to r...
- 09:00 Lockheed and Rheinmetall bring ATACMS production to Europe - Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall agreed to establish ATACMS missile production in Germany, marking th...
- 09:00 Canada confirms TKMS as preferred submarine supplier - Canada selected Germany's TKMS as the preferred supplier for up to 12 submarines, deepening defence...
- 09:00 Counter-drone procurement continues shifting toward layered defence - Military organisations are increasingly procuring integrated counter-UAS architectures combining rad...
- 09:00 Hypersonic threats sustain investment in persistent tracking - Defence agencies continue expanding integrated radar and space-based sensor architectures capable of...
- 09:00 Autonomous maritime systems broaden infrastructure protection role - Navies are increasing deployment of autonomous surface and underwater vehicles to monitor undersea c...
- 09:00 Distributed satellite constellations become the preferred military model - Armed forces are increasingly adopting proliferated constellations of smaller satellites to improve...
- 09:00 Collaborative combat aircraft move toward operational acquisition - Air forces are transitioning collaborative combat aircraft programmes from technology demonstrators...
- 09:00 Industrial production capacity becomes a strategic capability - Governments increasingly regard manufacturing scalability, secure supply chains and rapid production...
