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Naval Systems

Critical Fire Control Contract for Indonesian Navy's Stealth-Class Frigates Awarded to British Firm

UK-based Chess Dynamics has signed a new contract worth approximately £3 million for SeaEagle electro-optical fire control systems as part of the modernization of the Indonesian Navy's Bung Tomo-class frigates.

31 Oct 2026 265 Views

Naval Systems

Fiber Optic Power in Blue Homeland: On the LÜFER and KOFANA Exercise Stage

LÜFER and KOFANA unmanned underwater vehicles, whose DATUM production was tested in the field for the first time during the Turkish Naval Forces' TURNAs-2026 exercise, are ushering in a new era in naval warfare doctrine with their fiber optic guidance and offensive capabilities.

31 Oct 2026 243 Views

Air Systems

Finnish Navy Sea Power: Third Pohjanmaa Class Corvette Enters Water

Rauma Shipyard successfully commissioned the third vessel of the four-ship Pohjanmaa class multi-purpose corvette series ordered for the Finnish Navy. This modern platform strengthens Finland's maritime defense capabilities.

31 Oct 2026 237 Views

Air Systems

French Navy Tests New Generation Unmanned Surface Vehicle DriX O-16 in the Mediterranean

The French Navy and DGA are subjecting the Exail DriX O-16 IDA to comprehensive tests for anti-submarine warfare and maritime surveillance missions in the Mediterranean.

31 Oct 2026 434 Views

Air Systems

Indonesia's New Generation Fast Attack Boat: Redefining Naval Power with Swarm Tactics

The 18-meter KSSR, developed by PT PAL, is a composite-hulled platform capable of carrying various weapon systems (SSM, torpedo, SAM). Remote operation and the ability to command six units from a single station indicate the boat is designed for swarm tactics.

31 Oct 2026 230 Views

Air Systems

Spain's Naval Power Transformation: The Mystery of the 1.786 Billion Euro EPC Program Must Be Solved

The Spanish Government provided Navantia with 1.786 billion euros in pre-financing under the European Patrol Corvette Program (EPC). However, the specific corvette types the Spanish Navy will receive and the total cost details following this major step have not been disclosed to the public.

31 Oct 2026 238 Views