Naval Technology
Russian Navy to focus on frigates, submarines - part 1
Russia has been discussing the construction of aircraft carriers for many years. However, the plans cannot be implemented because of a lack of fina...
Analysis: US Navy Program CVN 78 Gerald R. Ford-Class Nuclear Aircraft Carrier
The CVN 78 Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier program introduces a new class of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. It uses the same hull form as...
Analysis: Tiger Nuclear Submarine SSN to complete overhaul in 2023
The overhaul of the Tiger nuclear submarine (SSN) of project 971 is to be completed by the end of 2023. The U-boat has not made any sorties since t...
Analysis New Russian aircraft carrier likely to be developed from project 11437 - take 2
Two sources in the shipbuilding industry have recently told TASS about the construction of a new Russian aircraft carrier and the deadline for the ...
Analysis: New Russian aircraft carrier likely to be developed from project 11437 - take 1
Two sources in the shipbuilding industry have recently told TASS about the construction of a new Russian aircraft carrier and the deadline for the ...
Analysis: Russia to change laws to renew Navy strength
The Arbitration Court of Moscow said in December 2019 the Defense Ministry filed a claim to Pella Shipyard worth 2.93 bln rubles for breaching the ...
US Navy Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group departs for Indo-Pacific deployment
The U.S. Navy Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) departed San Diego for a scheduled Indo-Pacific deployment, January 17, 2020. More th...
Tu-204 passenger plane converted in antisubmarine aircraft for Russian Navy
The Russian Navy prepared technical requirements for the latest antisubmarine plane on the basis of Tu-204 passenger aircraft. It will be armed wit...
US Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford to begin Aircraft Compatibility Testing
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) of U.S. Navy departed its homeport of Norfolk, Jan. 16 to begin Aircraft Compatibility Testing (AC...
Analysis: Project 22350 frigates save Russian shipbuilding - take 2
There was a landmark event in 2019 for the Russian Navy. Two new guided-missile frigates of amended project 22350 were laid. The series saved the R...
Analysis: Project 22350 frigates save Russian shipbuilding - take 1
There was a landmark event in 2019 for the Russian Navy. Two new guided-missile frigates of amended project 22350 were laid. The series saved the R...
Analysis: Russia Defense Ministry to create a line of marine vehicles
The Russian Defense Ministry prepared technical requirements and will soon begin to create a line of marine vehicles. It will include armoured pers...
Russia to shore up its Navy
Russia will continue beefing up the capacities of its Navy (VMF), President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting on the military service’s short- a...
Analysis: Russian Navy gets new arms in 2019
Mi-28NM helicopter was tested in Syrian combat in 2019. The Borey-A-class nuclear submarine of project 955A received a new concept. Ovod-class smal...
Analysis: Australian Navy's Fleet delivers in 2019
The past twelve months have been significant for the Navy’s Fleet. Ships, submarines, aircraft and personnel have deployed around the world to exer...
China releases first pictures of Shandong Chinese-made aircraft carrier a naval port in Sanya
The official website of the Chinese Ministry of Defense has published first pictures of the Shandong Chinese-made aircraft carrier a naval port in ...
Analysis: The Russian State Armament Programme 2018 – 2027
However, the report used for the following analysis is more than one year old, its contents make it a remarkable tool to understand the Russian def...
Russia to begin construction of universal landing ships in 2020 - take 3
Russian media have recently reported the characteristics of prospective amphibious assault ships which are to be laid in the spring of 2020. They s...
Russia to begin construction of universal landing ships in 2020 - take 2
Russian media have recently reported the characteristics of prospective amphibious assault ships which are to be laid in the spring of 2020. They s...
Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu holds teleconference with top military brass
Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu held a teleconference with top military brass in the National Defense Command Center. The minister recalled ...
