Category: Naval Warfare

US Approves $2.35B Tomahawk Sale to Japan
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US Approves $2.35B Tomahawk Sale to Japan

The State Department recently notified Congress of a possible $2.35 billion sale of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Japan. The deal aims to provide Japan with expanded land attack capabilities as it looks to boost deterrence. Up to 400 Tomahawk Missiles The proposed foreign military sale includes up to 400 Tomahawk Block IV and Block V missiles. 200 of each variant would enhance Japan’s surface and submarine strike abilities. The package also contains Tactical Tomahawk Weapon Control Systems, training, and related

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Royal Navy's Historic 'Mojave' Drone Launch from Carrier
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Royal Navy’s Historic ‘Mojave’ Drone Launch from Carrier

The Royal Navy recently achieved a historic first by flying the largest unmanned aircraft ever from a UK aircraft carrier. The flight paves the way for mixed crewed and uncrewed naval air operations on the Queen Elizabeth class carriers. First Large Drone Launch Off British Carrier A specially modified MQ-1C ‘Mojave’ drone took off and landed on HMS Prince of Wales off the US east coast. At over 9 meters long with a 17 meter wingspan, the 1.5 tonne drone

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China and Pakistan Conclude Sea Guardian Exercise 2023
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China and Pakistan Conclude Sea Guardian Exercise 2023

China and Pakistan recently concluded their largest-ever bilateral naval exercise Sea Guardian III, underscoring growing defense ties between the two nation. The activity involved destroyer, submarine, and air operations around the port city of Karachi. Advanced Platforms Deployed Notable Chinese naval assets included the Type 052DL guided missile destroyer Linyi, one of China’s most sophisticated surface combatants. It was the first time Pakistan hosted this destroyer class for drills. China also deployed a Song-class diesel electric submarine, continuing the trend

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Naval Group Delivers First Gowind Corvette to UAE
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Naval Group Delivers First Gowind Corvette to UAE

Naval Group recently held a ceremony to delivers the delivery of the first Gowind 2500 corvette, Bani Yas, to the United Arab Emirates Navy. The advanced warship highlights expanding naval cooperation between France and the UAE. UAE’s New Corvette Capabilities The Bani Yas represents the first of two Gowind corvettes ordered by the UAE from French shipbuilder Naval Group in 2019. It was built at Naval Group’s shipyard in Lorient, France. Equipped with the SETIS combat management system and PSIM

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European Giants Compete for India's $4.8 Billion Submarine Tender
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European Giants Compete for India’s $4.8 Billion Submarine Tender

As India seeks to bolster its naval capabilities in order to expand its naval power in the indo-pacific region, two prominent European Giants Compete for India’s $4.8 Billion Submarine Tender, Germany’s Thyssenkrupp AG and Spain’s Navantia, are in the race to secure a substantial order worth 400 billion rupees ($4.8 billion) to manufacture submarines within India. The strategic move aims to strengthen India’s maritime defense posture and counterbalance China’s maritime expansion in the region. A Critical Naval Race With China’s

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Havelsan Unveils Çaka Unmanned System
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Havelsan Unveils Çaka Unmanned System

At IDEF 2023, Turkish defence company Havelsan Unveils Çaka Unmanned System. According to Havelsan the Çaka submersible kamikaze unmanned surface vessel (s-kusv) is a game changer. This trimaran design has an 8.5m hull with 3.3m beam and 3.2 tonne displacement. On the surface, the Çaka reaches over 60 knots powered by a 550 hp diesel engine and surface drive propeller. But its key capability is to dive, running silently on electric motors and waterjets. While slower underwater, this allows the

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