DefenceTalkForeign-based US Navy ships are suffering a slew of problems that are raising risks and impacting military readiness, a government watchdog warned on Thursday in the wake of two deadly maritime mishaps. A review by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that crews are being overworked and undertrained, just as vital maintenance is not being […]https://www.defencetalk.com/training-maintenance-issues-beset-overseas-us-navy-ships-70422/

DefenceTalkThe Secretary of the Navy announced the results of the 2016 Force Structure Assessment (FSA), a year-long effort which began in January that was conducted to evaluate long-term defense security requirements for future naval forces today at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. The 2016 FSA recommends a 355-ship fleet including 12 carriers, 104 large surface […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-secretary-of-the-navy-announces-need-for-355-ship-navy-68681/

DefenceTalkThe Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced a further £472 million for the Royal Navy’s Type 26 Global Combat Ship program. It will allow the MOD to continue progressing the project’s demonstration phase, with additional investment for detailed design work, the purchase of essential equipment and setting up shore-based testing facilities. This demonstrates an enduring […]https://www.defencetalk.com/major-investment-boost-for-next-generation-royal-navy-ships-67159/

DefenceTalkWashington: The Pentagon on Wednesday confirmed the presence of five Chinese naval vessels in the Bering Sea between Russia and Alaska, which US President Barack Obama is currently visiting. It was believed to be the first time Chinese military ships have been spotted in the area and is another sign of China’s global presence expanding […]https://www.defencetalk.com/five-chinese-naval-ships-spotted-in-bering-sea-pentagon-65275/

DefenceTalkThe Russian Navy will receive 50 vessels of different kinds in 2015, Navy Commander Viktor Chirkov reported. The Navy’s shipbuilding program has been planned from the current period until 2050. The navy intends to continue building ships capable of carrying out missions across all sea types. “The slow period in our potential development passed long […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russian-navy-to-receive-50-new-vessels-63353/

DefenceTalkIn a bid to keep the US military’s technological edge, President Barack Obama’s proposed budget for 2016 calls for an increase in defense spending to pay for high-tech weapons and training. The $585 billion request for the Pentagon would devote $107.7 billion to big-ticket weapons — an increase of $14.1 billion over the previous budget. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pentagon-asks-for-more-funds-for-high-tech-weapons-62552/

DefenceTalkChina has launched its most advanced warship for export. Built by the China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, the frigate, named Independent, is made for the Bangladeshi navy and is due to be delivered next year. This will become the Bangladeshi navy’s most advanced warship, and be a real boost to its coastal defence capability. 25 knots […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-builds-advanced-warship-for-bangladesh-61097/

DefenceTalkThe United States, India and Japan are set to kick off week-long war games in the Pacific, beefing up naval ties as they warily eye an increasingly assertive China and its military buildup. Warships from the three countries are to begin the joint exercises on Friday, after an official opening ceremony at the Sasebo Naval […]https://www.defencetalk.com/naval-ships-from-us-india-and-japan-to-start-war-games-60263/

DefenceTalkRussia’s Navy is expected to receive 40 new warships and auxiliary vessels in 2014, a high-ranking official said Friday. In addition to surface ships of various classes, the navy will also commission the third Borey-class nuclear powered ballistic missile submarine, the Vladimir Monomakh, and a Varshavyanka-class diesel electric submarine, Rear Admiral Viktor Bursuk, a deputy […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russian-navy-to-get-40-new-ships-in-2014-50026/

DefenceTalkOn December 10, the Joint Chiefs of Staff held a council, conducted by chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Choi Yun-hee, and decided to secure three additional new Aegis destroyers by the mid-2020s. Our Navy has strengthened its military strength with three Aegis ships – Sejongdaewang Ham in 2008, Yulgok Yi Yi Ham in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/south-korea-to-order-three-aegis-ships-by-the-mid-2020s-49978/