BAE awarded $70 million Navy contract to overhaul Mk 45 guns
The company will extend the barrel of the Mk 45, strengthen the gun mounts and incorporate a fully digital control system.
Asia Pacific
Philippines launches comic to counter China’s South China Sea claims
One fictional student in the 40-page comic book describes China as a bully and another says Beijing’s “behavior is outrageous.”
Can fresh icebreakers break the ice between the US and Canada?
The Icebreaker Collaboration Effort, or ICE Pact, between the United States, Canada and Finland is meant to pool new ship construction.
China commissions new-generation frigate as competition rises with US
The ship has a displacement of approximately 5,000 tons and includes stealth technology, combat command systems and firepower integration.
Norway, France vow closer defense ties as Naval Group eyes frigate biz
France is on Norway’s shortlist to supply five or six frigates in what would be the biggest Norwegian defense investment ever.
Turkish navy touts strategic ambitions with Mavi Vatan 2025 drill
Ankara's naval doctrine is seen by Greece and Israel as a major geopolitical challenge.
India launches submarine, warships to counter China in Indian Ocean
The move underscores the importance of protecting the Indian Ocean region through which 95% of the country’s trade moves amid a strong Chinese presence.
Report: Chinese scientists have dabbled in undersea cable-cutting tech
Reporters at Newsweek uncovered two patent applications Chinese researchers filed for towed undersea cable-cutting devices.
Raytheon aims to boost SM-3 missile production rates
Raytheon looks to ramp up SM-3 missile production rates amid its success countering Iranian missiles in the large-scale attack on Israel last year.
NATO launches Baltic patrol mission, eyes standard for detaining ships
The operation, dubbed “Baltic Sentry,” will dispatch national contributions as well as joint assets to the strategically located body of water.
China pushing Philippines ‘to the wall’ with sea aggression: Manila
A Philippine security official warned “all options are on the table” for Manila’s response to growing South China Sea aggression, including lawsuits.
Navy shipbuilding plan would cost $1 trillion over the next 30 years
The Navy's plan for its future fleet would require $1 trillion and a drastic increase in productivity at the nation's shipyards.
Sweden joins NATO push to boost Baltic Sea naval presence
The Swedish military will also contribute one of its ASC 890 surveillance aircraft, made by Saab, and the country’s coast guard will deploy four ships.
Marine Corps missile truck first to be produced with off-road autonomy
The Marine Corps' ROGUE Fires will roll off production lines with self-driving capability from Forterra.
NATO to boost Baltic presence, send warships to guard undersea cables
“If the Russians see that we are present there, the likelihood of such sabotage acts immediately decreases," said one navy commander.
Asia-Pacific nations boost amphibious naval fleets to repel China
Tokyo, for example, is alarmed at the vulnerability of its southwest archipelago to Chinese intrusion.
British-led force to use AI in tracking Russia’s shadow fleet
The operation, dubbed Nordic Warden, uses sensor data do determine when shady vessels in the Baltic Sea approach areas of interest.
