US, UK sign deal for nuclear missile reentry heatshield
The United States Navy has awarded TexTech a contract to deliver carbon phenolic heatshield materials and other reentry components for American and British strategic missile programmes
Huge new Chinese assault ship begins trials
China’s new Type 076 assault ship Sichuan begins trials, uniquely pairing a twin-island LHD design with an electromagnetic catapult for fixed wing operations.
Anduril and Hyundai launch drone warship project
Anduril Industries has announced a major partnership with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to design and produce a new class of autonomous surface vessels for commercial and defence use.
NATO drills boost civil maritime links in Dynamic Master 25
NATO has expanded its work with the global shipping sector through Exercise Dynamic Master 25, a two week civil–military maritime coordination drill hosted at MARCOM in Northwood from 3 to 14 November, the organisation stated.
Sweden orders additional CAMM missiles for Visby corvettes
Sweden has expanded its acquisition of the Common Anti-air Modular Missile, signing a contract amendment with MBDA to enable further deliveries for the country’s air defence requirements.
U.S. carrier, bombers and jets in Venezuela show of force
The US has moved to the brink of a full-scale regional confrontation with Venezuela, unveiling Operation Southern Spear while deploying one of the most powerful carrier strike groups ever sent to Latin America.
US launches Operation Southern Spear in Caribbean
The United States has escalated its military operations in the Caribbean with the launch of Operation Southern Spear.
Ministers questioned on US Caribbean strikes, intel sharing
Peers pressed the Government to explain its stance on recent US strikes on suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean, repeatedly challenging Ministers over legality and intelligence sharing.
U.S. Navy orders two more naval tankers
The award covers the construction of T AO 215 and T AO 216 and forms part of an ongoing multi-ship programme that could total eight vessels.
Thai carrier to receive Thales integrated management upgrade
Thales and Universal Communication Systems have signed a contract to deliver a new Integrated Platform Management System for the Royal Thai Navy’s aircraft carrier HTMS Chakri Naruebet.
