Navy / Maritime News

STM Produces Yaw Damping System
Turkiye

STM Produces Yaw Damping System

STM nationalised the 'Yaw Damping System', which will be used for the first time in MİLGEM İSTİF Class Frigates.

Thailand Transforms Subs Acquisition Program to Frigates
Thailand China

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.

Hellenic Navy’s Dilemma for Constellation Class Frigates
Greece

Hellenic Navy’s Dilemma for Constellation Class Frigates

Hellenic Navy’s acquisition plans created major disputes in Greek Media. Greek publication Flash’s claims over plans are denied by some others.

TB3 Performed its Maiden Flight with a Hop-On Test
Turkiye

TB3 Performed its Maiden Flight with a Hop-On Test

Baykar’s TB3 UAV performed a hop-on test at Çorlu Airport near İstanbul.

Greek Navy May Prefer FFG-62 Constellation-Class Frigates
USA Greece

Greek Navy May Prefer FFG-62 Constellation-Class Frigates

Greek publication Flash claims that the Greek Navy may prefer FFG-62 Constellation-Class frigates for ASW missions instead of French or Italian corvettes.

STM Introduces HVLAS for Naval Platforms
Turkiye

STM Introduces HVLAS for Naval Platforms

STM produced the Helicopter Visual Landing Aid System (HVLAS) for naval platforms for the first time in Türkiye through indigenous and national means.

Naval Group offers Scorpene submarines to Indonesia
France Indonesia

Naval Group offers Scorpene submarines to Indonesia

French Naval Group offers a new version of its Scorpene Evolved submarine to Indonesia with a lithium-ion (LIO) battery.

MKE Delivers first 76/62-millimetre Naval Cannon for OPV
Turkiye

MKE Delivers first 76/62-millimetre Naval Cannon for OPV

MKE's first domestically produced 76/62-millimetre naval cannon is delivered to the Turkish Navy. The cannon was produced for the OPVs.

U.S. Navy Prepares for Small UUVs
USA

U.S. Navy Prepares for Small UUVs

U.S. Navy awards HII a $347 Million contract to build nine small UUVs with potential for up to 200 more.

LM to Prepare Spanish Navy’s MH-60 Romeo Submarine Hunters
USA Spain

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.

Turkish Navy Prepares for Asymmetrical Threats
Turkiye

Turkish Navy Prepares for Asymmetrical Threats

Turkish Navy increases its preparedness for asymmetrical threats. The TCG Gökova (F 496) is seeing using M134 Miniguns at drill.

Warfare Effectiveness Analysis Model GEMED Passed Tests
Turkiye

Warfare Effectiveness Analysis Model GEMED Passed Tests

The Naval Warfare Effectiveness Analysis Model (GEMED) Project passed the acceptance tests. STM developed the simulation system.

DIMDEG Counts Down for Delivery to the Turkish Navy
Turkiye

DIMDEG Counts Down for Delivery to the Turkish Navy

Replenishment at Sea and Combat Support Ship (DIMDEG) TCG DERYA was spotted at sea trials. The ship might be delivered to the Turkish Navy on October 29.

U.S. Might Deploy Second Carrier Strike Group to Israel
Israel USA

U.S. Might Deploy Second Carrier Strike Group to Israel

U.S. has deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier (CVN 78) Strike Group to protect Israel, but another one might be on the way.