HENSOLDT develops jamming system to protect naval vessels together with Israeli partner RAFAEL
Sensor solution provider HENSOLDT is further developing its "Kalaetron Attack" jamming system for use on board naval vessels. The fully digital system has proven to be very effective in neutralizing air defence radars in...
Portuguese Navy signs contract with Damen Shipyards for innovative Multi-Purpose Vessel
The Portuguese Navy has contracted Damen Shipyards Group for the design, construction and outfitting of a state-of-the-art Multi-Purpose Vessel. The contract was signed by Director of Ships Rear Admiral Jorge Pires and Damen Shipyards...
Japan to persist with Mogami-class frigate construction amid economic turmoil
Japan has earmarked $50 billion for defense in 2023, directing substantial investments towards naval vessels and surface combatant development to bolster the nation’s self-defense forces. Despite economic challenges, the Ministry of Defense has proposed...
South Korea’s move to build FFX Batch-III frigates aimed at effectively deterring North Korean...
Following the news that Hanwha Ocean signed a $600 million contract with the South Korean state defense procurement agency to build two next-generation frigates;Tushar Mangure, Defense Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers...
South African Navy Naming Ceremony of 2nd Multi Mission Inshore Patrol Vessel
The South African Navy proudly named the second (2nd) of three Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPVs)During the ceremony, the vessel was officially named SAS King Shaka Zulu. Named for the great Zulu King the...
FIVE POWER DEFENCE ARRANGEMENTS EXERCISE CONCLUDES
Exercise Bersama Lima 2023, an annual military exercise between the five nations in the Five Power Defence Arrangements, has concluded.More than 400 Australian Defence Force personnel deployed for two weeks in Malaysia exercising with...
Damen Naval signs contract with Alewijnse for new Dutch and Belgian Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigates
Damen Naval has contracted Dutch company Alewijnse for the complete systems integration on board the Anti-Submarine Warfare frigates (ASWF). The two companies have signed a contract for the design, engineering, installation, and integration of...
Philippines Undersecretary of National Defense Visits Korean Navy’s Submarine Force Command and Hanwha Ocean’s...
Philippines Undersecretary of National Defense, Irineo Espino, embarked on a visit to
South Korea to attend the prestigious ADEX 2023 exhibition. During his stay, on
October 20, 2023, he had the privilege of exploring the remarkable...
Damen Naval contracts ABB to supply integrated power and distribution system for ASW Frigates
Damen Naval has chosen ABB to supply its Onboard DC Grid™ integrated power and distribution system to the new Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Frigates. The Vlissingen-based shipbuilder is building four state-of-the-art frigates, two for the...
Pakistan Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel launched at Damen Shipyards Galati
Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania held a launching ceremony for the PNS Hunain, one of a series of Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) 2600 that Damen is constructing for the Pakistan Navy. Damen was...
