Steller Systems Reveals Multi-Role Support Ship Concept
Steller Systems has unveiled its Fearless-class design to answer the U.K.’s requirements for a Multi-Role Support Ship (MRSS).
ASW News
Navy / Maritime
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Russia Intercepts USVs from Helicopters
Russia introduced a new doctrine to intercept Ukrainian USVs in the Black Sea. Russian helicopters open fire on USVs, similar to ASW doctrine.
Navy / Maritime
Sensors
French Navy Tests New Magnetic Anomaly Detection System
French Navy tests new magnetic anomaly detection system on NH-90 Caïman naval cooperation helicopters as part of Anti-Submarine Warfare.
Unmanned Systems
Bayraktar TB3 Conducts Maximum Load Takeoff/Landing Test
Bayraktar TB3 UCAV’s capability to take off and land at full load was tested on the 28th flight test conducted with the first prototype.
Navy / Maritime
U.K. MoD Announces Budget for Shipbuilding Programme
U.K. Ministry of Defence has announced it will allocate £9 billion to build 16 new warships in multiple shipyards.
Air
India Acquires 16 C295 Naval Operations Aircraft
Indian Defence Ministry approved the program to acquire 16 C295 aircraft for naval operations to meet the needs of the Navy and the Coast Guard.
Air
Navy / Maritime
E/W
MH-60R Helicopter To Defend Against Anti-Ship Missiles
Sikorsky announced the integration of a new jammer system on the MH-60R Seahawk naval helicopter to jam incoming anti-ship missiles.
Navy / Maritime
Taiwan Starts the Construction of New ASW Frigates
Taiwan will build new light frigates tailored for anti-submarine warfare following the initiation of anti-air warfare frigates.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
TUSAŞ Completed AKSUNGUR UAV Deliveries
Turkish Aerospace delivered the last AKSUNGUR UAV to the Naval Forces Command. The Defence Ministry shared the information.
Navy / Maritime
Modernisation
Finnish Navy Commissions Upgraded Hamina-class FACs
After the mid-life upgrade, the Finnish Navy has accepted all four Hamina-class fast attack craft.
Air
Navy / Maritime
Poland Receives First AW-101 Merlin
Poland adds a new ASW capacity to its Navy. On December 8, the Polish Navy received the first AW-101 Merlin helicopter.
Air
Navy / Maritime
Canada Completes Poseidon Orders
Canada has a firm order for 14 P-8 Poseidon worth $ 5.9 billion, a complete package option for 16 P-8s with simulators and weapons worth $ 7.7 billion.
Navy / Maritime
Thailand Transforms Subs Acquisition Program to Frigates
Thai Defence Minister Suthin Khlangsaeng has announced the suspension of the project to purchase the S26T diesel-electric attack submarine (SSK) from China.
Air
Navy / Maritime
LM to Prepare Spanish Navy’s MH-60 Romeo Submarine Hunters
The Spanish Navy has ordered eight Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawks for its anti-submarine (ASW) helicopter fleet. Lockheed Martin will manufacture helicopters.
