India reveals P-17A frigate configuration
A scale model of the Project 17A (P-17A) frigate at Defexpo 2018. Source: R SanjeevIndonesian Navy receives second Nagapasa-class submarine
The Indonesian Navy received Ardadedali, its second of three Nagapasa-class submarines, in a ceremony on 25 April at DSME's Okpo shipyard in South Korea. Source: DSMEDamen begins work on first of two OPVs for Pakistan Navy
A computer-generated image of the OPVs being built by Damen Shipyards for the Pakistan Navy. Source: Pakistan NavyLockheed Martin capable of fielding MQ-25 prototype in one year
An artist's illustration of Lockheed Martin's MQ-25 offering. Source: Lockheed Martin-
India bolsters Andaman and Nicobar territories with third Mk IV landing craft
Key Points The Indian Navy has commissioned its third Mk IV landing craft Programme is part of New Delhi’s plan to improve capabilities at India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands The Indian Navy has commissioned a third Mk IV landing craft utility (LCU) platform that was built by
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Cellula Robotics developing AUV fuel cell technology for Canadian DND
British Columbia-based Cellula Robotics is to begin initial development work on fuel cell technology for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) under the first of a possible three phases for Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND). The company was awarded a CAD647,944 (USD506,055)
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Indonesian Navy receives two 28 m patrol vessels
Key Points The Indonesian Navy has received two more KAL 28 patrol vessels Boats will bolster security around the service’s naval bases and maritime infrastructures The Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia – Angkatan Laut, or TNI-AL) has received two 28 m patrol vessel from
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Indian shipyards unveil designs for country’s ASW corvette programme
Two companies shortlisted for the Indian Navy’s 16-ship anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASWSWC) programme have unveiled imagery of their respective proposals at Defexpo India 2018, held in Chennai from 11 to 14 April. The programme calls for a 70 m waterjet-powered corvette that
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OCEA delivers two more patrol boats to the Nigerian Navy
The Nigerian Navy has received two OCEA-built FPB 110 Mk II fast patrol boats. The transport ship carrying these two patrol boats docked at the port of Lagos around 20-21 April, according to AIS data. The patrol boats – NNS Nguru (P187) and Ekulu (P188) – are the newest additions to the
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Threading the needle: Serbian Armed Forces modernisation
The Serbian Armed Forces have embarked upon their first major modernisation and renewal programme since 1999 when the Balkan wars ended. Jim Dorschner reports -
Testing tempo: The role of special forces in the 21st Century
With governments within NATO changing their attitude to conventional force intervention, special forces have become the immediate response for nations endorsing a new approach to regional security. However, there is concern that special forces cannot sustain the current high tempo of operations being asked of them. David Reynolds examines the political drivers behind the demand to employ such units -
New dimensions: NATO maritime strategy
NATO is facing traditional maritime threats from multiple angles. Dr Lee Willett investigates how the alliance’s maritime strategy is aligned to face these challenges