Indonesian shipyard PT Lundin and turret manufacturer CMI Defence are working on an innovative craft aimed at the riverine and amphibious assault market. Dubbed the X18 Tank Boat, the design essentially wraps a boat around a CMI gyrostabilised 105mm turret, according to the head of PT Lundin, John Lundin. ‘We identified the need for better […]

The Russian Navy has reportedly expressed interest in resurrecting the once-feared nuclear-capable Mi-14 anti-submarine helicopter. In the 1990s, Washington insisted on their decommissioning, along with strategic bombers and ballistic missiles. Following the news two weeks ago that Russia is preparing to renew production of the Tu-160 ‘Blackjack’ supersonic strategic bomber and missile carrier, it’s reported […]

Zelenodolsk plant in Tatarstan has completed an order for the construction of two frigates of Project 3.9 “Gepard” (Project 11661) for the Vietnamese Navy, the official representative of the company Rafis Fatykhov told told RIA Novosti on Tuesday. “Zelenodolsk plant is the constructor of two frigates of Project 3.9 for the Vietnamese Navy, today, the […]

South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) has launched the Republic of Korea Navy’s (RoKN’s) sixth KSS-2 (Type 214) diesel-electric submarine (SSK). The 65 m, air-independent propulsion (AIP) boat RoKS Yu Gwan-sun (078) had been launched in Geoje at 2:00 pm local time on 7 May. DSME was also responsible for building the […]

There’s a proud feeling with confidence in the protection of maritime sovereignty when visiting the 681 shore missile brigade, the 60th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Navy (7-5-1955 – 7-5-2015). 681 shore missile brigade of the Navy (Binh Thuan) is where the ownership consortium sea missiles Bastion-P – missile defense coast’s most advanced mobile now. […]

The Brazilian Navy (MB) has initiated a program to modernize its Super Lynx helicopters. The program is valued at $ 160 million and includes CTS800-4N LHTEC engines, installation of three multifunction displays, new tactical processors, satellite navigation and prevention system air collisions TCAS, ILS, Radar warning receivers and chaff/flares launchers.

The Hermit Kingdom’s quest for a submarine launched ballistic missile platform continues to progress. A missile test raft now accompanies North Korea’s first ballistic missile submarine. Nuclear armed ballistic missile submarines are an exclusive club. Only US, UK, France, Russia, China and India have them. Now North Korea is poised to join the club, bringing […]

The Vietnam People’s Navy on Saturday held a ceremony, accompanied by a military parade, at the Cam Ranh military port in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa to commemorate its 60th anniversary. The event was joined by Truong Tan Sang, Politburo member and State President; Nguyen Thien Nhan, Politburo member and chairman of the Central […]

China’s qianzhan published an article to bare the mystery of China’s most advanced 098 strategic submarines. The article says: Previously, Liaoning Vice Governor Tan Zuojung disclosed at a public occasion that PLA navy has completed development of its fourth-generation nuclear submarine. Some experts believe that the information is quite reliable. However, there has been no […]

American forces will gain access to at least eight military bases in the Philippines following a new bilateral agreement, reports say. The eight bases would give the US military the most access since it evacuated forces from its Philippine bases in 1990s. Philippine Armed Forces Chief of Staff Gregorio Catapang told Manila’s ABS-CBN News on […]