2020
Japan starts refit work on Izumo-class helicopter carriers to support F-35B operations
Some pictures of the JS Izumo undergoing refit work at Japan Marine United’s (JMU’s) Isogo shipyard in Yokohama City, with its island covered by sc...
Admiral Kasatonov Frigate to enter service with Russian Navy in July
According to TASS News Agency, the Project 22350 first serial-produced frigate Admiral Kasatonov will enter service with the Russian Navy in July, ...
Leonardo’s first Virtual Exhibition focuses on Naval capabilities for Middle Eastern maritime security
Starting on 6th of July, the Italian-headquartered defence and security multinational company, Leonardo launched its first virtual exhibition, whic...
Lockheed Martin receives contract from US Navy to integrate technological improvements to warships
According to a contract released by the U.S. doD (Department of Defense) on July 6, 2020, Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, Baltimore, Ma...
Russian Navy to commission more than 40 ships in 2020
Recently, Tass News Agency announced the commissioning of 40 ships and vessels of various classes in 2020, Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Nikolai ...
Raytheon missiles receives modification contract to provide AIM-9X Block II missiles to US
According to a contract released by the U.S. DoD (Department of Defense) on July 6, 2020, Raytheon Missiles and Defense, Tucson, Arizona, is awarde...
Guided Missile Destroyer USS McCampbell Returns to U.S. for Modernization
The guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) departed Yokosuka, Japan, July 2, for Portland, Oregon, to complete a scheduled a 17-month Dep...
Vigor Marine wins contract to repair US Navy USS McCampbell DDG 85 guided missile destroyer
According to a contract released by the U.S. DoD (Department of Defense) on June 6, 2020, Vigor Marine LLC, Portland, Oregon, is awarded a $133,406...
France to procure E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aircraft, Spares and Support Equipment
According to a news released by the US DoD (Department of Defense) on July 6, 2020, the US State Department has made a determination approving a po...
First Russian corvette armed with seaborne Pantsyr-M air defense system enters state trials
The Project 22800 (Karakurt-class) first small missile ship armed with the Pantsyr-M surface-to-air missile system entered state trials, Russian Na...
Chinese J-15 Fighter Jets Begins Take-off and Landing On New Aircraft Carrier CNS Shandong
According to China Daily, Chinese J-15 fighter jets have started take-off and landing training on the new aircraft carrier “CNS Shandong”. Carrying...
First German Invincible-class submarine to be delivered to Singapore Navy in 2022
Speaking to reporters on June 25, 2020, in conjunction with Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Day, Dr Ng said the first German-made Invincible-class sub...