Weapons Systems
DCNS to Showcase Wide Range Expertise at Defexpo India 2012
Highlights include the Indian Navy’s Scorpene SSK, the Mistral-Class LHD, the Gowind OPV L’Adroit together with the Barracuda SSN, a future Aircraft Carrier design and DCNS’ services solutions. At the centre of the focus, the Scorpene submarine which Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL) is producing under ToT
Russian Defense Ministry Issues Tender for Torpedoes Fizik-1
Russian Defense Ministry issued a tender for technical maintenance of 533-mm torpedoes Fizik-1 (Product 2534). Tender conditions were published on the state procurement website. The tender is open for participation till Apr 12, 2012; winner will be selected on Apr 16. Defense ministry plans to spend
Russia: Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine Verkhoturye Leaves Covered Slipway
Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) Verkhoturye on March 24 was withdrawn from covered slipway of JSC Zvezdochka Ship Repair Center, reports the yard’s press service. Project 667BDRM Delfin (on NATO classification – Delta-IV) nuclear-powered subs are basic assets of Russia’s maritime
Arleigh Burke Class Guided-Missile Destroyer USS Porter Arrives in Palma, Spain
The Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) arrived in Palma, Spain March 26 for a regularly scheduled port visit. The visit serves to continue U.S. 6th Fleet efforts to build global maritime partnerships with European nations and improve maritime safety and security in the
Arleigh Burke Class Guided-Missile Destroyer USS Nitze Arrives in Villefranche, France
The Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) arrived in Villefranche, France March 26 for a regularly-scheduled port visit. The visit serves to continue U.S. 6th Fleet efforts to build global maritime partnerships with European nations and improve maritime safety and security
UK: Babcock to Refit Trindent Missile Submarine HMS Vengeance
Babcock has been awarded a contract by the MoD for a £350 million three-and-a-half year refit of the Trident missile carrying submarine HMS Vengeance, to be undertaken at Babcock’s Devonport Royal Dockyard. HMS Vengeance is the fourth and last of the Vanguard class submarines to undergo a Long Overh
Israel, Germany Sign Contract for Sixth Dolphin Class Submarine
According to Israel National News on Wednesday Israel and Germany signed a contract purchasing the sixth Israeli Navy submarine. Among the attendants to the signing of the contact were Defense Minister Ehud Barak, Defense Ministry CEO, Major General (res.) Udi Shani and Secretary of State of the Ger
Russia to Complete and Modernize Project 949A Antei Nuclear-Powered Submarines
Project 949A Antei nuclear-powered submarines will be completed and modernized, Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief ADM Vladimir Vysotsky told Izvestiya. According to him, “we will complete Belgorod and other subs of that project“, reports Izvestiya. Experts suppose Antei-class submarines will be armed
Russia to Resume Bulava Trials in Summer
Several test launches of ballistic missile Bulava will be conducted in the summer of 2012, reports RIA Novosti referring to a source in Russian Navy Main HQ. All launches including a salvo one will be held under the missile commissioning program. Bulava missiles will be launched by Project 955 Borei
Britain’s Flagship Lays on Action-Packed Arctic Demonstration for Norway’s King
Norway’s ruler watched the climax of winter war games in the Arctic as Britain’s flagship laid on a beach demonstration. King Harald V was guest of honour in remote Malangen Fjord, between Harstad and Tromsø, as Royal Marines of 42 Commando and their Dutch counterparts were put ashore by the assault
Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile R-30 Bulava to Join Russian Navy in October 2012
Submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) R-30 Bulava will be commissioned into Russian Navy in Oct 2012, reports RIA Novosti citing defense minister Anatoly Serdiukov. According to him, the missile’s flight development tests have been successfully finished. As is expected, newest Project 955 Bore
Russia: Submarine Force Turns 106
Russian submariners celebrate their occupational holiday on March 19. Presently, submarine force is the key strike component of Russian Navy. Performing combat patrols in different regions worldwide all-year-round, nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines protect Russia from potential aggression
Russian Navy to Get Three New Submarines in 2012
Russian Navy will commission three new fourth-generation nuclear-powered submarines by the end of 2012, reports RIA Novosti referring to a source in Navy Main HQ. The question is Project 955 Borei nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines SSBN Yury Dolgoruky and SSBN Alexander Nevsky, and Project
UK: HMS Dragon Completes Gunnery Trials
The guns of HMS Dragon blazed for the first time as she completed gunnery trials on the eve of her maiden visit to Cardiff. The latest Type 45 destroyer let loose with her main 4.5in gun and 30mm cannon at targets on the water and in the skies as she took another big step towards […]