Naval Systems

Pride of the French Navy, Rafale M Makes Its First Landing on the Indian Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant

A Rafale M fighter jet belonging to the French Navy successfully passed compatibility tests in the STOBAR configuration by landing on India's indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, for the first time.

31 Oct 2026 388 Views

Naval Systems

Athens Strengthens Its Navy: Second FDI Frigate Nearchos Enters Inventory

The Hellenic Navy has received its second FDI HN-class frigate, HS Nearchos, during a ceremony held at France's Lorient shipyard. Featuring the more advanced Standard 2 configuration, the 4,500-ton warship is poised to alter the balance of naval power in the Eastern Mediterranean.

31 Oct 2026 270 Views

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 221 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 200 Views

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 232 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 268 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 188 Views

Naval Systems

Elbit Systems Unveils Next-Generation Underwater Autonomous Systems at Euronaval 2026

Elbit Systems is preparing to showcase its autonomous underwater vehicle portfolio, expanded following the acquisition of Canada-based ISE, for the first time at Euronaval 2026.

30 Oct 2026 315 Views