Newest French n-sub in final testing
France’s newest nuclear-powered attack submarine has entered its final testing phase before a planned delivery to the military this year, Defense News reports.
The SSN...
US Navy seeking ship-killer weapon
The US Navy has tapped Lockheed Martin and Raytheon to begin developing their own prototypes of a ship-killing, air-launched hypersonic weapon with the companies producing preliminary...
Planning for n-subs supergroup
By Hugh Pipier*
Bureaucracy is boring. But it also matters. Complex public projects don’t just happen—they demand the dedication of public servants and effective organisational...
US report on Virginia Class submarines
The US Congressional Research service has released a timely report on Virginia class nuclear attack submarines (SSN-774). The report Navy Virginia (SSN-774) Class Attack...
AUKUS deal to deter Taiwan invasion
The technology-sharing agreement meant to help Australia build its own nuclear-powered submarines will help deter China from invading Taiwan, the former head of U.S....
Plan Galileo delivers for regions
Regional Maintenance Centre (RMC) North East celebrated one year of operations in early March, with the new Head Maritime Sustainment Rear Admiral Steven Tiffen...
RO-RO ferries in Taiwan Strait
By Conor Kennedy*
The role of civilian roll-on/roll-off (RO-RO) ferries in a PLA invasion of Taiwan deserves its growing notoriety. With port access secured or...
Dilemma of weapons depletion
By Dmitry Filipoff*
Introduction
Modern naval combat can consist of forces firing dozens if not hundreds of missiles at one another’s fleets and salvos. These volumes...
Russians watch big NATO exercise
Exercise Joint Warrior is one of this year's biggest multinational military exercises in Europe. It is closely monitored by Russia's Northern Fleet, the Barents...
Huge naval exercise in Mid-East ends
The world’s second-largest naval exercise has concluded in the Middle East, involving Royal Navy vessels and personnel who showcased advanced technology and shared expertise...