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Naval Systems

Beijing Increases Fleet Capacity: Second Production Line Operational on Type 071 Amphibious Assault Ships

The Chinese Navy has started producing Type 071 (Yuzhao class) LPDs at Guangzhou shipyards outside Shanghai, aiming to increase its strategic amphibious power. This move highlights Beijing's rapid expansion in amphibious projection capability.

31 Oct 2026 289 Views

Air Systems

New Actor in Global Naval Power: Hanwha Ocean's Roots and Future Vision

South Korean defense giant Hanwha Ocean is rewriting the rules in the global maritime market with its shipbuilding heritage of over 40 years and technological superiority in KDDX and KSS-III projects.

31 Oct 2026 244 Views

Naval Systems

Autonomous Underwater Revolution in Global Defense: Critical US Agreement from Kongsberg

Norwegian defense giant Kongsberg Gruppen signed a major $54 million contract modification with the US Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to enhance its autonomous underwater capabilities.

31 Oct 2026 367 Views

Air Systems

Hanwha Philly Shipyard Takes Critical Step in Critical LSM Project for US Navy: $269 Million Deal

Under TOTE Services' VCM model, Hanwha Defense USA won the contract to build the first Landing Craft, Medium (LSM) for the US Navy and Marines. This is a significant milestone in the operationalization of the US's 35-ship LSM fleet.

31 Oct 2026 431 Views

Naval Systems

Balance of Power Shifts in Eastern Mediterranean: Greek Navy Takes Delivery of Second FDI Frigate

Naval Group delivered the second frigate of the FDI HN program, HS Nearchos, for the Greek Navy. The warship, equipped with the Standard 2 configuration, will critically affect the maritime power balance in the Eastern Mediterranean.

31 Oct 2026 227 Views

Air Systems

Secret War From Sea to Sky: Evidence of China's GJ-21 UAV Operation on a Large Amphibious Assault Ship

It is claimed that the People's Liberation Army (PLA)'s stealth fixed-wing UAV GJ-21 successfully performed take-off and landing on the Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan. This indicates that the Chinese Navy has achieved the capability of operating stealth fixed-wing drones from large naval platforms.

31 Oct 2026 288 Views