Naval Systems

Critical Milestone in France's Submarine Force: Fifth Suffren-Class Lowered into Dry Dock

Rubis, the fifth Suffren-class nuclear-powered attack submarine built by France under the Barracuda program, has cleared a critical milestone ahead of sea trials after being transferred to the Cachin dock in Cherbourg.

17 Oct 2026 280 Views

Naval Systems

Strategic Move by the U.S. Navy: First E-130J Phoenix II Mission Aircraft Delivered

The U.S. Navy has received the first C-130J-30 airframe for the new generation E-130J Phoenix II TACAMO platform, which aims to provide uninterrupted communication with nuclear submarines.

17 Oct 2026 1,129 Views

Naval Systems

A Leap Forward Move from Swedish Defense: Saab LUUV Autonomous Submarine Demonstrator Meets the Water

Swedish defense giant Saab, in cooperation with FMV and the Armed Forces, has launched the next-generation autonomous unmanned underwater vehicle LUUV in record time.

16 Oct 2026 561 Views

Naval Systems

North Korea's 'Humpback' Class Submarine Takes to the Open Seas with First Cruise Missile Test

North Korea announced that it has conducted a strategic cruise missile test in the open seas for the first time with its controversial nuclear attack submarine, 'Hero Kim Kun Ok'.

16 Oct 2026 314 Views

Naval Systems

Spanish Navy from Navantia for Angola Navy Critical Modernization Program

Spanish defense company Navantia signed an official contract with Simportex for the comprehensive modernization of the Mandume class Golfinho and Atlântico corvettes belonging to the Angolan Navy.

16 Oct 2026 390 Views

Naval Systems

Critical Threshold in AUKUS's Nuclear Submarine Move: New Engineering Contract for Defense Giant

The US Navy has signed a new $56 million contract with Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) to support nuclear submarine technologies, engineering, and design activities under the AUKUS agreement.

16 Oct 2026 298 Views

Naval Systems

Body Display from Beijing in the Pacific: Liaoning Aircraft Carrier Strike Group on the Field

The Liaoning aircraft carrier strike group of the Chinese Navy launched a new exercise in the Western Pacific. The move is seen as a strategic message ahead of the massive joint exercise of the United States and Japan in the region.

15 Oct 2026 603 Views

Naval Systems

Strategic Move from the French Navy: Charles de Gaulle Could Remain in Service Beyond 2038

France is investigating whether the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle can continue to serve beyond 2038. This move raises the possibility of maintaining a two-carrier fleet model to enhance the country's strategic deterrence.

15 Oct 2026 288 Views