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Germany’s TKMS signs submarine construction pact with Indian shipyard

TKMS' domestic shipyards are already busy making submarines for the sea services of Germany, Norway, Israel and Singapore.

7 hours ago

A Philippine Coast Guard personnel, left, participate in a drill on board the PCG Melchora Aquino ship off the waters of Bataan, Philippines, Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

US, Japanese, Philippine coast guard ships stage drills

U.S., Japanese and Philippine coast guard ships have staged law enforcement drills in waters near the disputed South China Sea.

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Marine Corps pushes ‘dramatic change’ for its reconnaissance forces

The light reconnaissance community may get small boats and ultra-light vehicles to supplement the upcoming Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle.

Meet the next sergeant major of the Marine Corps

Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz is currently the top enlisted Marine at Marine Corps Forces Reserve and Marine Corps Forces South.

2 days ago

Britain, Germany give update on future Indo-Pacific naval deployments

Britain’s Ben Wallace and Germany’s Oscar Pistorius were speaking at their respective plenaries during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

2 days ago

US Marines are developing air-launched swarming munitions for helos

The Marines want long-range loitering munitions to launch from their helicopters and from the ground, as part of their Force Design 2030 modernization.

3 days ago

Canada boosts Indo-Pacific naval deployments, military engagements

This will boost the size of the Royal Canadian Navy’s annual deployment to the Indo-Pacific from two to three ships.

4 days ago

Fleet’s material condition keeps getting worse, new INSURV report says

The annual report to Congress also warns of a personnel shortage within the Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey.

5 days ago

New US Marine unit prepares for major role in the Philippines

The 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment has grown in size since last year, and its subordinate units are fully redesignated.

7 days ago

Air Force general set to lead Missile Defense Agency

An Air Force two-star general has been named the next director of the Missile Defense Agency, replacing Vice Adm. Jon Hill.

7 days ago

Spanish Navy to receive first Naval Strike Missiles in 2027

Deliveries will coincide with the arrival of new frigates, extending the range of Harpoon missiles now installed on Spanish warships.

7 days ago

Biden’s pick to lead the Marine Corps helped design its new vision

President Joe Biden nominated Gen. Eric Smith Tuesday to serve as the next commandant of the Marine Corps.

8 days ago

See the tech at Malaysia’s aerospace, maritime defense expo

LIMA 2023 saw the debut of the Chengdu J-10CY single-seat aerobatics aircraft of China's August 1st demonstration team.

8 days ago

Malaysia adds funds to troubled littoral combat ship program

Malaysia has reduced the number of ships it will receive under a revised contract, from six to five.

8 days ago

Navy establishes rapid response cell to get tech to Ukraine, Taiwan

The Navy will use this office to rapidly find and field maritime tools to help in wars and crises around the world.

3 weeks ago

US Navy may accelerate investments to extend some Ohio subs’ lives

The Navy is considering extending the lives of a few Ohio-class submarines in fiscal 2025 to hedge against any delays as the Columbia class is built.

3 weeks ago

Spain’s Navantia expects new warship sales to Saudi Arabia

The Spanish shipbuilder is already doing some preliminary outreach with Saudi companies for a yet-to-be specified combat ship program.

3 weeks ago

New Zealand unveils defense budget, with Army in the lead

The government's signals intelligence agency is to receive a 25% boost in funding.

3 weeks ago

Pentagon seeks authority to transfer nuclear submarines to Australia

The Pentagon has asked Congress to authorize three new AUKUS provisions, including the transfer of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia.

3 weeks ago

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TKMS' domestic shipyards are already busy making submarines for the sea services of Germany, Norway, Israel and Singapore.

U.S., Japanese and Philippine coast guard ships have staged law enforcement drills in waters near the disputed South China Sea.

The light reconnaissance community may get small boats and ultra-light vehicles to supplement the upcoming Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle.

Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz is currently the top enlisted Marine at Marine Corps Forces Reserve and Marine Corps Forces South.

Britain’s Ben Wallace and Germany’s Oscar Pistorius were speaking at their respective plenaries during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

The Marines want long-range loitering munitions to launch from their helicopters and from the ground, as part of their Force Design 2030 modernization.

This will boost the size of the Royal Canadian Navy’s annual deployment to the Indo-Pacific from two to three ships.

The annual report to Congress also warns of a personnel shortage within the Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey.

The 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment has grown in size since last year, and its subordinate units are fully redesignated.

An Air Force two-star general has been named the next director of the Missile Defense Agency, replacing Vice Adm. Jon Hill.

Deliveries will coincide with the arrival of new frigates, extending the range of Harpoon missiles now installed on Spanish warships.

President Joe Biden nominated Gen. Eric Smith Tuesday to serve as the next commandant of the Marine Corps.

LIMA 2023 saw the debut of the Chengdu J-10CY single-seat aerobatics aircraft of China's August 1st demonstration team.

Malaysia has reduced the number of ships it will receive under a revised contract, from six to five.

The Navy will use this office to rapidly find and field maritime tools to help in wars and crises around the world.

The Navy is considering extending the lives of a few Ohio-class submarines in fiscal 2025 to hedge against any delays as the Columbia class is built.

The Spanish shipbuilder is already doing some preliminary outreach with Saudi companies for a yet-to-be specified combat ship program.

The government's signals intelligence agency is to receive a 25% boost in funding.

The Pentagon has asked Congress to authorize three new AUKUS provisions, including the transfer of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia.