Military & Defence Naval Systems

Greece may acquire four warships through joint production with the US

According to a publication in the US military online magazine, Defense News, Washington has offered Athens to sell four battle frigates, three of which will be produced in the Greek state by including local shipyards in the project.

Romania buys Kongsberg naval strike missiles from the United States

The US Department of State has cleared the potential sale of Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) anti-ship missile systems originally developed by Norwegian Kongsberg to Romania.

Bulgaria will pay its newest warships in an unclear financial scheme with many questions

The value of the modernization program is BGN 984 million with VAT , which according to the investment project approved by the parliament must be paid within nine years.

Russian submarine failed to launch new cruise missiles. Is another program failing?

The Russian defense ministry informed that the nuclear submarine "cruiser" Orel carried out actual missile shooting as part of the exercise, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24.

Russia is making Zircon missile a super weapon against the United States

The tests of the Zircon hypersonic missile that took place a few days ago became a major event for the Russian Armed Forces. The United States is clearly frightened by the prospect of this complex at the disposal of the Russian Navy.

Future of the US Navy lies in small, deadly and fast drone ships and submarines

At least such assumptions were adopted in two of the three studies commissioned by the Department of Defense, which the American portal Defense News reached.

United States is worried about the capabilities of Russian submarines

The United States has ceased to be "inaccessible" due to the modernization of the Russian submarine fleet, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Business Insider magazine.

Brand new Polish patrol corvette is already looking for a new cannon

The Command of the Naval Port in Gdynia has announced a tender for the overhaul of the OTO Melara cannon on the ORP "Ślązak" patrol corvette, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Polish media Defence24.

Iran will have a new high-sensitivity radar system, warships and submarine

Iran continues to develop and replenish its military equipment, waiting for the date on which the UN arms embargo will fall and it will be able to buy weapons from Russia, China and Turkey.

Two second-hand warships bought from the Netherlands arrived in Bulgaria

The new ships of the Navy, which were bought "second hand" in the fall of last year from the Netherlands, arrived in Varna, BNR reports. They are loaded on a semi-submersible truck flying the flag of Curacao.

UK wants to modernize the Ukrainian navy with new missile boats

The United Kingdom offered Ukraine the construction of missile boats according to the British project in local shipyards, agreeing not only to full technology transfer, but also to finance it with a long-term, low-interest loan

Russia’s plan to build new warships infuriated the United States, China says

Russia's decision to start building several large warships at once turned out to be an unexpected US reaction. Such conclusions were made by analysts in the Chinese media, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

NATO forces organized ‘a hunt’ of a nuclear Russian submarine in the Barents Sea

NATO ships made an attempt to "take the pincers" of the Russian submarine in the waters of the Barents Sea, according to the Nation-news resource on September 12, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Haftar received a warship from Russia to repel the Turks off the coast of Libya

The Libyan National Army , led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, received a repaired Soviet Dolphin-class warship under Project 1159, with the help of which it should repel possible Turkish attacks off the coast of Libya

Russia is working on 5th generation submarines

The United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) on its own initiative continues to work on the development of a nuclear submarine of the Husky project and a diesel submarine of the Kalina project, which belong to the 5th generation submarines

Water turbulence: Russian fleet is changing priorities for purchasing ships

Serious adjustments await the military shipbuilding program, sources in the Russian military department, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Russian news agency Izvestia.

‘Block the sea’: a series of warships with a unique radar will be built in Russia

Far Eastern borders of Russia will be covered by "all-seeing" corvettes. At the end of August, the Ministry of Defense signed a contract for the construction of about a dozen ships of Project 20380

How the plans to increase the power of Russian submarines arose

The strange incident with the Russian nuclear submarine "Omsk", which surfaced during the exercise, made one recall the events of twelve years ago.

Russian multipurpose nuclear submarine will have a Kalibr-M cruise missile

TASS, citing a source in the military-industrial complex, reports that the new project 885 M Yasen-M multipurpose nuclear submarine will have a new Kalibr-M cruise missile, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

China: Russian and US submarines are transforming global defense strategies

The emergence of submarines off the coast of a potential enemy may become a new global containment strategy, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according to a military expert of the Chinese newspaper Sina.

China will launch the eighth destroyer from Project 055. Mass production or problems?

Thus, there are as many as seven such units to be handed over at the shipyards at the same time, which is such a risky action that the first prototype ship, commissioned to the Chinese Navy in January 2020 year, still not fully operational and tested.

American silent sea wolf tracks the tests of a new Russian submarine

The nuclear submarine USS Seawolf, Seawolf type, arrived near the Tromso base in Norway on August 21, 2020, officially to give the crew a rest, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24.

US will develop aerial sea mines to hit long-range targets in the oceans

The US Navy has published the first information about the Long Range Aerial Delivery of Maritime Mines project, within which it is planned to develop airborne mines, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Russian expert with devastating comment on a hypersonic missile – ‘Zircon is blind’

The President of the Russian Union of Geopolitics and Doctor of Military Sciences Konstantin Sivkov made a humiliating and destructive comment on the capabilities of the considered most dangerous Russian supersonic missile Zircon

US warned that Russia will soon have the world’s most powerful nuclear cruiser

American military analysts of the prestigious Forbes publication commented that the Russian nuclear cruiser Admiral Nakhimov is facing a serious modernization, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Egypt has plans to build a formidable fleet to oppose Turkey

Egypt has big plans to build a formidable fleet to oppose both the Turkish plans of Erdogan, who dreams of Ottoman greatness and the accommodation of members of the fraternity in the government of Cairo, but also of Lebanon and Lebanon.

First Brazilian-made Scorpène-class submarine began sea trials

The Brazilian Ministry of Defense announced that the first Scorpène-type submarine "Riachuelo", built in Brazil, began sea trials on August 12, 2020, during which the propulsion, control and navigation systems were first tested

Bahrain acquired a lightly armed retired patrol warship

BAE Systems sold to Bahrain the retired British Navy Clyde River-1 class patrol ship, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according Navy Lookout statement.

Top 5 best submarines in the world

One of the deadliest weapons in a country's arsenal is submarines. In the past, they played a significant role during World War II and during the Cold War.

Seoul plans to build stronger submarines capable of carrying more ballistic missiles

South Korean Defense Minister announced on August 10 that it intends to introduce modernized Dosan Ahn Chang-ho submarines capable of carrying more ballistic missiles in the next five years, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24.

Australian Navy is investing in a Swedish autonomous anti-submarine system

The Australian government, led by Prime Minister Scott Morrison, will spend about US $ 8 million on training autonomous underwater vehicles that mimic various types of submarines and torpedoes, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Greek Navy received the sixth Roussen-class high-speed missile boat

The command of the Greek Navy has adopted the sixth high-speed missile boat P-78 "Ipopliarhos Caratanasis" of the "Ipopliarchos Roussen" class (also known as the "Super Vita" class), learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Why the Pentagon proposed to develop sea-based nuclear cruise missiles

The United States must develop and deploy new sea-launched nuclear cruise missiles to contain Russia, the Pentagon said. The US military believes that such missiles, which are not technically a "strategic" weapon, will deter the US's nuclear-armed rivals - Russia and China.

Russia’s ‘nuclear monster’ is protected well, but there is still a risk of hacking

The Russian promising underwater unmanned aerial vehicle "Poseidon", which in April 2018 in the UK was called the "Doomsday" weapon, has "many advantages" compared to a submarine with a crew on board, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

New Russian subs and cruise missiles pose a ‘serious problem’ for the US – the Pentagon

On Tuesday, the US Senate Armed Services Committee is discussing Van Hurk's candidacy for the position of Commander of the US Northern Command (NORTHCOM), which is responsible for the country's territory in North America.

The K-4 submarine ballistic missile increases India’s underwater power

Initial plans to develop a naval version of the Agni-III ground-based missile ran into significant difficulties, with the missile body being too large for the submarine under development.

Russian missile that could upset the world’s balance of power ends with the tests

The tests of the Zircon hypersonic missile, which Russian President Vladimir Putin "took out of the storeroom" a year and a half ago, are being successfully completed, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Izvestia.

Photo of the US Navy accidentally revealed a combat laser on a submarine

The US Navy released a photo of the Minnesota nuclear submarine in connection with the gratitude from the command, earned by its crew, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency RG.

Russian military is testing a robotic underwater monitoring system in the Black Sea

The Russian military is conducting an experiment on the rapid deployment of an underwater monitoring system in the Black Sea, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Russian Defense Ministry statement.

Russian Zubr hovercraft is real killing machines, a Polish expert said

Russian ships "Zubr" are real hovercraft killing machines. This is stated in the publication of the Polish edition WhatNext, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Probably the only class of armed hovercraft in the world, media said.

Russian Navy ships could be armed with guided artillery missiles

The planned creation of guided artillery missiles for the A-190-01 installation was announced by the head of the Central Research Institute "Burevestnik" Georgy Zakamennykh. This will increase the combat effectiveness of the complex.

Poland hopes to modernize its fleet, but could get second-hand US ships

Poland will most likely be one of the countries to which these, mostly several-year-old vessels, will be offered. It would be the final end of dreams of modernizing the Polish Navy and the Polish shipbuilding industry.

Russia began to build two Yasen-M submarines with hypersonic weapons

Two nuclear submarines of project 885M Yasen-M, laid down on Monday at Sevmash, will be named Voronezh and Vladivostok. This was announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin during the laying ceremony, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Russia is building warships it has never had in its navy

State-owned media also announced that the two ships would apparently be named Admiral Yumashev and Admiral Spiridonov in honor of two prominent officers of the Soviet Navy.

Russia put into operation the strategic missile nuclear submarine Prince Oleg

The strategic missile submarine prince Oleg was removed from the structure for the construction and maintenance of ships and launched, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, citing several Russian media.

US Navy will receive a fully autonomous medium-range unmanned surface weapon

The U.S. Navy signed a contract with L3 Harris Technologies to develop a prototype of a promising medium-range unmanned surface vehicle (Medium Unmanned Surface Vehicle, MUSV), learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Russia decided to start the simultaneous production of six warships

Russia begins to build six warships in same day, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing several Russian media and the State Television and Radio Company Vladivostok. According to them on July 16 at three shipyards laid 6 ships for the Russian Navy.

Russian Shtorm aircraft carrier will be equipped with S-500 anti-aircraft systems

The Russian aircraft carrier of the 23000 Storm project, which is planned to be adopted by the Russian Navy in the next decade, will receive the S-500 Prometheus anti-aircraft missile system, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US war ship caught fire at the American naval base in San Diego [video]

The fire on the USS Bonhomme Richard universal landing ship at the US naval base in San Diego injured several sailors, the city’s fire department said, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Egypt is expanding its naval arsenal with another German submarine

The German government has agreed to provide Egypt with another German-built submarine. The case is considered controversial because of the violation of human rights by the Egyptian authorities and their participation in regional armed conflicts.

Seven US Navy warships will receive laser weapon to use it against Asian enemies

At least seven more US Navy ships will receive ODIN laser-guided energy weapon systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Drive magazine.

‘Unacceptable’: US stealth missiles proved to be ‘invisible’ to the US Navy

The U.S. Navy has not yet received the RGM-184A stealth missile, which was lost last year during firing on decommissioned Oliver Hazard Perry frigate in the Pacific, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Russia is gaining strength putting into service a frigate with 16 hypersonic missiles

Russia continues to build up the strength of its military fleet, and the appearance of the frigate Admiral Kasatonov armed with 16 Zircon hypersonic cruise missiles, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Aviapro news agency.

US facing Russia with a fleet of reconnaissance armed unmanned subs

The U.S. Department of Defense Analytical Center recommended that the U.S. Navy purchase 50 giant unmanned submarines to protect against potential threats, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US Admiral warns of the dangers of Russian submarines in the Mediterranean

Russia is turning the Eastern Mediterranean into one of the most militarized zones in the world thanks to the presence of submarines. This opinion was shared by the commander of the US Navy in Europe and Africa, James Foggo, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Russia puts cruise missiles on an icebreaker and turns it into offensive weapon

The capabilities of the Ivan Papanin icebreaker turn it into offensive weapons, said US Navy Commander in Europe and Africa Admiral James Foggo on June 25 during a webinar, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Japan: AEGIS Ashore complexes cannot intercept ballistic and cruise missiles

Japanese authorities have decided to cancel the plan to deploy US-made AEGIS Ashore missile defense systems in Akita and Yamaguchi Prefectures, has learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The most successful Israeli missile defense in the service of India

India, actively developing its armed forces and trying to counteract the missile development of China and Pakistan, began to pay attention to missile defense systems (ABM).

Iranian army successfully launched cruise missiles in the Gulf of Oman [video]

Officials explained that long-range missiles were used as part of the exercises. The measures are aimed at protecting against the surface targets of a potential enemy.

US subs are made of low-quality steel, an investigation has begun

A 30-year stretch of production and sale of substandard steel for US Navy submarines has resulted in a $10,896,924 settlement payment by supplier Bradken Inc. and felony criminal charges

Bulgaria begins talks with Lürssen shipyard for two new warships

The Bulgarian Ministry of Defense (MoD) begins negotiations with the German company Lursen for the construction of two modular patrol ships for the needs of the Navy, with the project costing nearly BGN 1 billion .

America called the most powerful Russian weapon in the Arctic

According to the expert, Arctic-type icebreakers have a double thick hull that breaks through the ice. In addition, the vessels are equipped with an inner hull, the thickness of which is even greater. Sea water serves as a ballast between the hulls.

Turkey begins construction of a modern warship for Pakistan Navy

The ceremony to begin construction of the MILGEM Ada class anti-submarine corvette, intended for transfer to Pakistan, was held by Turkish shipbuilders in the Pakistani port city of Karachi, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The latest French nuclear submarine arrives in Brest for deep sea trials

Trials of the submarine at sea began in late April as BulgarianMilitary.com reported. Their first phase took place off the coast of Cherbourg, where the Naval Group shipyard, which built the submarine, is located.

Moscow is ready to put into operation the new stealth warship

The frigate Admiral of the Fleet Kasatonov of project 22350 completed state tests and returned to the Severnaya Verf in St. Petersburg for revision, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Russian submarine capable of destroying New York is the most secret project, US said

The nuclear submarine Khabarovsk of project 09851 is the most secret in the Russian fleet. She will be able to carry six strategic Poseidon torpedoes. This is stated in the material of the American magazine Forbesл

Russia’s Pacific Fleet is getting stronger. Why is it important?

Over the past few months, Russia has made great strides in modernizing its Pacific Fleet, which by the end of 2020 will receive 15 new warships and support vessels, which by the end of 2020 will operate in the Far East.

Russian Northern Fleet will receive the latest hypersonic weapons

Russia's Northern Fleet will receive the latest weapons, including hypersonic, which will significantly increase its combat power. This was announced by Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Alexander Moiseev in an interview with Red Star

Russia builds ships similar to the French Mistral, Moscow denies

The claims of the American Forbes magazine that Russia allegedly is building ships similar to the French Mistral are not true, said Boris Usvyatsov, captain of the first rank of the reserve, candidate of military sciences.

‘Wherever the Americans are, we’re right next to them’, Iran has warned

One hundred new combat vessels were handed over to the naval forces of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) in the southern Iranian port city of Bendar Abbas, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Moscow’s ‘doomsday weapon’ will be tested, but is currently disassembled

The Russian perspective Poseidon unmanned aerial vehicle will be launched for the first time this fall, RIA Novosti reported, citing a source in the military-industrial complex, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

The second Italian patrol ship was launched at the Fincantieri shipyard

The Italian Navy command announced the launch of the second PPA coastal patrol ship (Pattugliatore Polivalente D’Altura) by the Fincantieri company in Riva Trigoso, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing TsAMTO.

The intelligence keeps eye on the new strategic Kim’s submarine

Seoul continues to monitor the possible early emergence of a new strategic submarine as part of the DPRK Navy, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing a Ronhap report on Monday 25.

A US nuclear submarine successfully completed secret tasks in the Barents Sea

The USS Albany (SSN-753) US multipurpose nuclear submarine of the Los Angeles type completed secret tasks in the Barents and Norwegian Seas and returned to the British naval base Clyde, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

The U.S. Navy tests laser weapon against drone (video)

The Navy also emphasized that laser weapons provide greater capabilities to respond to various threats. The military did not reveal the power of the laser, but the television company suggests that we are talking about 150 kW.

The crews of Russian submarine ships fired torpedoes in Black Sea

The exercises with the use of torpedo weapons were conducted by the Kolpino and Rostov-on-Don diesel-electric submarines in the Black Sea, on May 23, the press service of the Black Sea Fleet (Black Sea Fleet) reported, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Moscow invests $1.4 billion for new assault ships of the Russian Navy

The signing of a contract for the construction of amphibious assault ship (AAS) with reference to a source in the military-industrial complex was reported by TASS, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Fincantieri blocked the Bulgarian project for new patrol ships in court

The military mega-project for the construction of two modular patrol ships for the needs of the navy is facing another obstacle after the lost Italian shipyard "FINCANTIERI S.p.A." blocked the procedure with a complaint to the Supreme Administrative Court

France intends to build a next generation aircraft carrier

France intends to build a new aircraft carrier by 2038 instead of the Charles de Gaulle now in service, said Minister of Defense Florence Parley during a visit to the shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The Russian Baltic Fleet will receive six ships armed with Pantsyr missile systems

The naval composition of the Baltic Fleet is at the stage of equipping ships with new generations, according to the congratulatory telegram of the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral Nikolai Evmenov.

Spain joined the European Patrol Corvette program and became its fourth member

Spain officially joined the development and production program of a new patrol corvette for European countries (European Patrol Corvette, EPC). According to Naval News, the project is being implemented under the auspices of the Permanent Structured Cooperation

Berlin and Oslo have received a new proposal for the supply of submarines

Norway and Germany are studying a new proposal from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems for the joint supply of Type-212CD class diesel-electric submarines for the naval forces of these two countries, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

The British unveiled a military autonomous unmanned pentamaran

BMT shared some details regarding the development of unmanned pentamaran - a vessel with five parallel hulls connected at the top, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Naked Science.

The newest Russian nuclear sub with 16 ballistic missiles is ready for combat duty

The strategic nuclear missile submarine Prince Vladimir - Borey-A went to sea for control tests before being included in the Russian Navy, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing a TASS source.

Russia launches a nuclear submarine with six autonomous nuclear-armed drones

The exact date of the ceremony is unknown. The press service of the Navy did not comment on the information received, nor did the agency have any comments on the construction of the Sevmash submarine.

Russian fleet tested a joint tactic with S-400 systems for protection of naval bases

The Russian Navy has worked out a new tactic called the "hunting flock", designed to combat enemy submarines and defend their bases, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according the Russian Ministry of Defense.

Chile buys two Australian Adelaide-class frigates

The former frigates of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Melbourne (FFG 05) and Newcastle (FFG 06), were officially handed over during a ceremony held at the HMAS Watson naval base in Sydney on April 15.

Fincantieri will design and construct the new US Navy frigate totalling $795 million

The Italian company Fincantieri received from the US Navy a contract for $ 795 million, according to which it will provide detailed design and construction of the first new-generation multipurpose missile frigate FFG (X) class.

France began sea trials of its latest nuclear Barracuda-class attack submarine

The Minister of the Armed Forces of France, Florence Parly, announced the start of factory trials of the lead multipurpose nuclear submarine of the Barracuda type, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

$19.6M from the US defense budget will be spend for W76-2 nuclear warheads

The American media is continuing to discuss the decision to equip the country's submarines with W76-2 tactical nuclear warheads. The National Interest magazine drew attention to the item of expenditures in the US military budget for 2020, which involves spending 19.6 million dollars on the purchase of W76-2.

The Pentagon plans to reduce the number of the US aircraft carriers

The U.S. Department of Defense Analytical Center proposed reducing the number of aircraft carriers, saving the fleet from two of them. The report also provides for a change in the structure of the country's naval forces as a whole.

The US Navy cannot track Russian submarines of Ash project, Rear Admiral said

The American National Interest magazine appreciated the Russian submarines of the Ash project and the stealth of these submarines, because of which the United States lost their mark in the past, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The production of the first US transport dock under the Flight II program has begun

Huntington Ingalls Industries, the largest US military shipbuilding company, announced Thursday that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has begun manufacturing the latest Harrisburg transport dock (LPD 30), learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Russian frigates will be able to carry more Zircon, Kalibr and Onyx missiles

According to the data presented, the advanced frigates of Project 22350 will be able to carry up to 24 strike missiles, including promising Zircons, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Naked Science.

The US Navy develops underwater traps for Russian submarines

Russian submarines may face the unpleasant surprise that the US fleet is preparing for them, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according publication in US online media Breaking Defense.

Russia plans to put into service Zircon hypersonic missile in 2022

The latest Russian hypersonic Zircon missile is planned to be adopted in 2022, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according a source in the Russian military-industrial complex.

Egyptian Navy has received the third of four HDW Class 209 submarine

On April 9, 2020, “S43” as the third of four HDW Class 209/1400mod submarines was officially handed over by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to the Navy of the Arab Republic of Egypt, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Atlas' statement.

Iran plans to build a 6000 ton destroyer ship for the its own Navy

Iran plans to build a destroyer ship weighing around 6,000 tons, said Admiral Amir Rastegari, Head of the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL) Maritime Industry Organization, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

18th nuclear strike submarine was commissioned into US Navy

The 18th Virginia-type strike submarine was commissioned into US Navy. The submarine received its own name USS Delaware (SSN 791) and became the eighth and last in class III of this type of submarine.

Russian ships’ crews identified and tracked the underwater target

The crews of the Project 20380 corvettes Steregushchiy and Soobrazitelny searched for, detected and eliminated a notional enemy’s submarine during drills, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according the Baltic Fleet’s press office statement

Russia strengthens its fleet with nuclear subs armed with hypersonic missiles

Multipurpose nuclear submarines "Ash" sent to the Arctic. Of the seven submarines that will enter the Navy, five will be deployed to the Northern Fleet, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency Izvestia.

Russian frigates ‘destroyed’ enemy submarine in the Mediterranean

The naval strike group of the Black Sea Fleet, conducted exercises to search for and destroy a conventional enemy submarine (ES) in the Mediterranean Sea, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency Interfax.

A Russian large landing craft conducted artillery fire in the Sea of ​​Japan

The large landing ship (LLS) "Admiral Nevelskaya" carried out firing at the coastal, sea and air targets in the Sea of ​​Japan, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according the press service of the Pacific Fleet statement.

Russia will speed up tests of the Zircon hypersonic anti-ship missile

Russia will accelerate the pace of test launches from marine carriers of the Zircon hypersonic anti-ship cruise missile learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing report by Russian military-industrial complex.

Two large landing ships will be handed over to the Russian fleet in 2023-2024

The second pair of project 11711 large landing ships, Vladimir Andreev and Vasily Trushin, should be transferred to the Russian Navy in 2023–2024, the Yantar press service of the Baltic Shipbuilding Plant (BSP)

Russian ships learned to direct S-400 systems onto enemy planes or helicopters

Russian ships received "invisible air defense." The corvettes of the Vasily Bykov project learned to direct the S-350 Vityaz and S-400 Triumph missile systems onto enemy planes or helicopters

The Northern Fleet of Russia will test submarine hypersonic weapon

Submarines of the Northern Fleet of Russia are planning to begin testing hypersonic weapons in the near future, fleet commander Vice Admiral Alexander Moiseev said, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Interfax.

Japan put into service first submarine with lithium-ion batteries

Ouryu is the 11th in a series of Soryu-class submarines that have been put into service, but the first of them to use lithium-ion batteries, which eliminates the need for traditional lead-acid batteries as well as Stirling’s non-volatile engines.

Russia develops and works the ‘Husky’ project – fifth-generation submarines

Russia is busy building fourth-generation submarines, but is also developing fifth-generation submarines, said Admiral Nikolai Evmenov, Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

US nuclear submarine surfaced near Russian base in Arctic

The U.S. Navy submarine USS Toledo (SSN-769) surfaced in the Arctic in close proximity to the zone of interest of the Northern Fleet of the Russian Federation, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Russia plans to launch hypersonic Zircon missile from Severodvinsk submarine

After several launches from the Admiral Gorshkov frigate, the Hypersonic Zircon missile is planned to be launched from the head submarine of Project 885 Severodvinsk.

US unveils an AI submarine capable to kill enemies without human orders

The US Navy introduced a submarine capable of attacking without the order of the military. It is controlled by artificial intelligence (AI), learned BulgarianMilitary.com Ferra.ru and NewScientist.

US plans to supply modern combat boats to Ukraine

The United States plans to supply anti-artillery radars and combat patrol boats to Ukraine as part of assistance approved by THE Congress, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing sources

Germany received Nordrhein-Westfalen frigate – the second of four F125 class vessels

On 3 March 2020, the frigate NORDRHEIN-WESTFALEN was handed over by the ARGE F125 consortium to the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw)

Greece plans to buy two French Belharra frigates totalling $2.8B

Greece may buy two French-made Belharra frigates about $2.8 billion according to French and Greek MoD statements, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, citing greek news agency Pentapostagma.

US Navy received America-class amphibious assault ship Tripoli

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) delivered the America-class amphibious assault ship Tripoli (LHA 7) to the US Navy in a ceremony at its shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi

Bulgaria is negotiating to buy two second-hand submarines

The government is negotiating with partner countries to acquire two second-hand submarines for the Navy, said Minister of Defense Krasimir Karakachanov, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The US purchased 26 Amphibious combat vehicles for its Marine Corps

BAE Systems has received a $113.5 million contract from the U.S. Marine Corps for an additional 26 Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV) under the Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) phase of the program

SAAB wil help Australia to provide Navy’s combat management systems

STOCKHOM, (BM) - Saab has signed an Enterprise Partnering Agreement with the Australian Department of Defence to provide combat management systems across all the Royal Australian Navy’s major surface ships, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according SAAB statement. Read more: The U.S. Navy is planning development of next generation heavy surface…

The U.S. Navy is planning development of next generation heavy surface combat ship

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The U.S. Navy is planning to initiate a five year development effort for a next generation heavy surface combat ship - its first class of heavy cruiser developed since the Cold War, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: The US Navy Plans to Repair and Upgrade the MK-41 Vertical Launch System The research, testing and…

Russia will be the first country to create nuclear underwater drones (UUV), US said

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Russia may be the first in the world to create an attack nuclear unmanned underwater vehicles. The West does not have such technologies, warned the American magazine Forbes, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Forbes: Russian nuclear submarine drones change the rules of the game According to the publication, already…

Russia completed the tests of a brand new promising torpedo

MOSCOW, (BM) - The Russian Tactical Missile Weapons Corporation (KTRV) has completed state tests of a promising torpedo and an adjustable 250 kg caliber bomb. This was announced on Friday, February 14, the company's CEO Boris Obnosov, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: A new minehunting sonar system made by Raytheon has been delivered to…

An accidentally taken photo unveils Russia’s secret weapon called “the Judgment Day”

MOSCOW, (BM) - A photo was circulated on the Web that accidentally captured one of the most secret weapons, which was actively masked by the Russian Ministry of Defense in order to prevent leaks of information about its capabilities and characteristics, which the Russian army does not yet have, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting LentaRu and…

Forbes: Russian nuclear submarine drones change the rules of the game

WASHINGTON, (BM) - One of the reasons for the effectiveness of U.S. Navy submarines is that their large teams, exceeding 100 people, are able to cope with emergencies and ensure that their submarines are at sea for many months in a row. Russian submarines have smaller teams, and, as a rule, their submarines cannot be at sea for such a long time.…

Because of Russia, the US military deployed a new nuclear weapon

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The US military deployed a new submarine-launched low-yield nuclear weapon, something the Pentagon sees as critical to countering the threat posed by Russia's arsenal of smaller tactical nukes, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting CNN. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com …

A new minehunting sonar system made by Raytheon has been delivered to the US Navy

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Raytheon Company delivered its 10th AN/AQS-20C minehunting sonar system to the U.S. Navy, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according Raytheon's statement. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com The sonar-towed body was officially transferred to the Naval Surface Warfare Center,…

Hostile underwater drones are spying China

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The secretive world of naval underwater surveys rarely breaks the surface. Now recent events are briefly shining a light into the darkness. In the Adriatic, a Croatian fishing vessel caught one of the U.S. Navy’s undersea sensor systems last week. That mysterious object has largely been explained. Read more: Military and…

Russia may have no answer – the US is setting up a fleet to oppose them

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The newly reinstated Norfolk, Virginia-based 2nd Fleet, which was opened for business in 2018, is now fully operational, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according the U.S. Navy statement. Read more: The US Navy Plans to Repair and Upgrade the MK-41 Vertical Launch System The fleet will oversee and control operations in the…

Is this a warning to the US and allies? Iran develops ambitious stealth destroyer

TEHRAN, (BM) - The Iranian armed forces unveiled a model of its next generation stealth destroyer, which is currently under development under the "Hormuz Project"., learned BulgarianMilitary.com Read more: Iran threatens to destroy any reconnaissance vehicles in the area of ​​exercises with Russia The warship is the latest of several…

Russia has launched first serial nuclear submarine “Novosibirsk”

MOSCOW, (BM) - The first serial nuclear submarine (nuclear submarine) Novosibirsk, part of the Yasen-M project 885M, was launched at the Sevmash shipyard in Severodvinsk, Arkhangelsk Region, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Russian company announced the delivery of four nuclear submarines to the Navy This is stated in the message…

China tested a missile capable of reaching anywhere in the United States

BEIJING, (BM) - A submarine of the Navy of the People’s Liberation Army of China has tested a ballistic missile, which can reach anywhere in the United States. This was reported by The Washington Post, citing a source in the Pentagon, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: China already has the world’s second-largest aircraft carrier The…

Russian company announced the delivery of four nuclear submarines to the Navy

MOSCOW, (BM) - The head of Sevmash (part of the United Shipbuilding Corporation) Mikhail Budnichenko confirmed the plans of the enterprise in 2020 to transfer four nuclear submarines (NPS) to the Navy, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Russia plans to test new generation of hypersonic warheads using the Sarmat missile system “In…

China already has the world’s second-largest aircraft carrier

BEIJING, (BM) - China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has commissioned its second aircraft carrier into active frontline service - the Type 001A Class warship ‘Shandong.’, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Read more: Russia’s Aircraft carrier “Admiral Kuznetsov” caught fire in Murmansk (video) The commissioning took place 19 months…

Russia’s Aircraft carrier “Admiral Kuznetsov” caught fire in Murmansk (video)

MOSCOW, (BM) - A fire occurred during repair work on the aircraft carrier "Admiral Kuznetsov" in Murmansk, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Russian website Vzlyad. Read more: Russia’s frigate Admiral Gorshkov has launched Caliber cruise missiles (video) According to preliminary data, the fire arose in the first energy compartment,…

Russia plans to start building better landing ships in next months

MOSCOW, (BM) - The Russian Navy is still preparing to implement a large-scale project, begun at one time by Anatoly Serdyukov and frustrated by France: the construction of modern universal landing ships. What will the Russian counterparts of the French Mistrals look like, what capabilities will they have - and what tasks will they solve? Not so…

Russia’s frigate Admiral Gorshkov has launched Caliber cruise missiles (video)

MOSCOW, (BM) - A video of launch of Caliber cruise missiles from the head frigate of Project 22350 Admiral Gorshkov as part of the Thunder 2019 exercise has leaked in the web. Read more: Northern Fleet Frigate Admiral Gorshkov Destroys Enemy with Artillery Fire During an Exercise in the Atlantic What is Caliber cruise missile is? The…

Russia’s new warship has undergone a rapid series of tests and is fully combat ready

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Russia’s Gromky corvette has undergone a rapid series of back-to-back tests over the past months, an indication that the Russian Navy is pushing to make it fully combat-ready by 2019, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Capt. Miho Otani became the first woman to take the helm of an Aegis destroyer Gromky is the…

Iran’s submarines will be equipped with Jask cruise missiles

TEHRAN, (BM) - Navy chief Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi announced the mass production of the Jask rocket during a visit to an exhibit on Saturday showing some of Tehran’s latest achievements, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Topwar. Read more: Iran Buys Russia’s S-400 Defense Systems, Fighters and Tanks, US Intelligence Said …

Capt. Miho Otani became the first woman to take the helm of an Aegis destroyer

KYOTO, (BM) - Capt. Miho Otani on Monday became the first woman to take the helm of an Aegis destroyer, pledging to set an example for other female sailors to follow, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting The Japan Times. Read more: The Japanese Navy Was Equipped with New Modern and Attacking Submarine “I expect you to pursue our missions…

The US Navy Plans to Repair and Upgrade the MK-41 Vertical Launch System

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The US Navy plans to repair and upgrade the MK-41 Vertical Launch System, according contract between Lockheed Martin and the US Department of Defense, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: India Buys Lightweight Naval Guns for About of $1.02 Billion Work will be performed in Ventura, California (65%); various…

India Buys Lightweight Naval Guns for About of $1.02 Billion

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Government of India has requested to buy up to thirteen (13) MK 45 5 inch/62 caliber (MOD 4) naval guns and three thousand five hundred (3,500) D349 Projectile, 5”/54 MK 92 MOD 1 Ammunition, all about $1.02 billion, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: India Has Paid in Euro to Avoid US Sanctions and Buys S-400…

France Sells 20 Military Patrol Boats to Ukraine Totalling €136.5M

PARIS, (BM) - Ukraine strengthens the protection of maritime borders. According to Ukrainian media, the government approved the purchase of twenty patrol ships (boats) of the French company OSEA, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Topwar. Read more: Russia is Training a Missile Attack Over Ukraine and has Tactical Groups to Invade in the…

The US Navy Can Fight Against Russia and China Using This Awesome High-Tech Defense Missile

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The U.S. Navy and numerous NATO partners are firing a new, high-tech ship defense weapon that can identify, track and attack maneuvering anti-ship missiles with an active seeker enabling the missile to change course in flight, service officials said. The Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile Block II, or ESSM, is a new version of an…

The Construction of Second Batch Frigates for the Pakistani Navy Has Begun

BEIJING, (BM) - Chinese shipyards have begun construction of a second batch of Type 054AP Class frigates for the Pakistani Navy, after the first batch of two warships began construction in early January 2019, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Pakistan to Receive the Second Vessel from Dutch Damen in Mid-2020 A steel cutting…

Next Step: Russia Equips Its Own Submarines with Next-gen Nuclear Drones

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Russian Navy is on track to deploy up to 32 of its “Poseidon” thermonuclear drones across four submarines, according to Russian state media, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting National Interest. Citing a military insider source, TASS reported earlier this week that "Two Poseidon-carrying submarines are expected to…

The Japanese Navy Was Equipped with New Modern and Attacking Submarine

TOKYO, (BM) - Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) has launched the second Soryu-class diesel-electric attack submarine (SSK) for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) equipped with lithium-ion batteries, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Jane`s. Read more: Second Maya-class Destroyer for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force …

Russian Navy to Deploy Hypersonic Zircon Missile by Year’s End

MOSCOW, (BM) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed that his country's Navy is set to deploy the world’s first class of hypersonic cruise missile, the Zicron, by the end of 2019, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The announcement was made during an inspection of the new corvette Gremyashchiy at a shipyard in the Kaliningrad region. The…

Russia has fired Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile from submarine (video)

MOSCOW, (BM) - The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation informs about the missile firing carried out from the submarine K-549 “Prince Vladimir”, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Russia Has a Thermonuclear Torpedo That Could Start World War III During tests in the White Sea, the Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile was…

Russia Has Unveiled a New Combat Battle Ship to ‘Defend the Nation’

ST. PETERSBURG, (BM) - Russia has unveiled a new combat icebreaker vessel in St. Petersburg on Friday which it says will help defend its national interests in the Arctic, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Russia Has a Thermonuclear Torpedo That Could Start World War III The launch of the Ivan Papanin comes amid Russia’s rapid…

Iran Plans to Build Attack Speedboats That Can Reach Speeds of 100 Knots

WASHINGTON, (BM) - “By tapping into the capabilities and technical expertise of our domestic elite, we will move toward production of speed vessels that can travel at the speed of 100 knots in the near future,” Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corp Navy announced. "Today, marine vessels that cruise at 90…

Turkish Defence Industry Has Began Work on Own Submarine

ANKARA, (BM) - Turkey intends to develop its own diesel-electric submarine, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Topwar and Defense News. As transmits "NPlus1" citing Defense News, the country's defense industry has already begun work on this topic. Read more: Submarine “Warsaw” and Club-S Cruise Missiles Might be Security Threat for Europe…

Russia Has a Thermonuclear Torpedo That Could Start World War III

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Russia has begun underwater tests of its Poseidon thermonuclear torpedo. The Poseidon is an 80-foot-long nuclear-powered submersible robot that is essentially an underwater ICBM. It is designed to travel autonomously across thousands of miles, detonate outside an enemy coastal city, and destroy it by generating a tsunami. …

Poland Launched the Second Newest Minesweeper

GDANSK, (BM) - In Poland, the second newest minesweeper of the 258 project of the Kormoran type was launched, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Topwar. The ceremony was held at the Polish shipyard Remontowa Shipbuilding (officially named Gdanska Stocznia "Remontowa" im. J. Pilsudskiego SA) in Gdansk. Read more: Saudi Arabia Buys…

The US Stealth Destroyer Will Able to Change the Face of Surface Battles

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000) is getting closer to the beginning of a full-fledged service and solving combat missions, writes American analyst Chris Osborne. Meanwhile, the US Navy is engaged in combat use of such a ship and is working out situations in which it will be most useful. The goals and objectives of the…

Stealth Coverage Problems for Russian and American Submarines, Forbes Reported

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The problem of coverage, which defines stealth and often literally drops from submarines, is not new and is not unique to the US Navy, writes Forbes, in relation to the recent scandal with falsification of reports on work on submarines of the Virginia class, learned Bulgarianmilitary.com. Read more: Russia is Making a…

Saudi Arabia Buys European Frigates and Corvettes to Strengthen Its Navy

RIYADH, (BM) - Between European partners, there has been intense competition for the Saudi Arabian naval market. Three European shipbuilding companies (groups of companies) are trying to extract the greatest profit for themselves from the desire of Riyadh to increase its fleet, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Saudi Arabia Still Has…

Submarine “Warsaw” and Club-S Cruise Missiles Might be Security Threat for Europe

MOSCOW, (BM) - The recent exercises in Algeria, accompanied by the launch of Club-S cruise missiles, attracted the attention of the European press, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. In Europe, they even saw in the shooting a security threat to their countries, fearing the emergence of an advanced Russian in the Mediterranean Sea weapons. Read…

Japan Will Receive Follow-on Tech-Support of Its AEGIS Destroyers Totalling $140M

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Government of Japan has requested to buy Follow-On Technical Support (FOTS) sustainment and services in support of eight (8) Japan AEGIS Destroyers consisting of four (4) KONGO Class Destroyers, two (2) ATAGO Class Destroyers, two (2) MAYA Class Destroyers and one (1) Japanese Computer Test Site (JCPTS), learned…

Russia is Making a Promising Submarine with Next-Gen Weapon, US Media Reported

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Russia is making a breakthrough in the creation of hypersonic missiles, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting National Interest and Topwar. Read more: Russia Is Starting a Project on 5th-Generation Submarine Production Being placed on submarines, they are able to create a real threat to US national security. This opinion…

An Israeli Company Tests Second Sonar System with the Royal Canadian Navy

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Elbit Systems’ Canadian subsidiary, GeoSpectrum Technologies (GTI), announces the successful Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) trial of its Towed Reelable Active Passive Sonar (TRAPS) on board the HMCS Glace Bay of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), completing final assessment of a second TRAPS onboard RCN’s vessels (tests of GTI’s TRAPS…

South Korean Shipbuilder to Take a Part in Indian Submarine Project, SAAB is Out

NEW DELHI, (BM) - The $6.5 billion submarine project contest for the Indian Navy continues to throw up surprises with the last minute entry of a South Korean shipbuilder and the pulling out of Swedish company Saab after red flagging policy strictures that can potentially place unlimited liabilities on foreign vendors, learned…

The Next Chinese Aircraft Carrier is Planned to be Equipped with Electromagnetic Catapult

BEIJING, (BM) - The next Chinese aircraft carrier, which received the designation “Type 003”, is planned to be equipped with a standard power plant, that is, without a nuclear reactor, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Topwar. Read more: China Sells Armed Drones in Europe, Serbia is the End User At the same time, it will radically…

Germany Presented Its New Combat System for Non-Nuclear Submarines

BERLIN, (BM) - At the 7th International Submarine Conference SubCon 2019 kta naval systems, a joint venture of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Kongsberg, presented its new combat system for non-nuclear submarines, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Russian Navy Expects Four Nuclear Submarines in 2020 The system called ORCCA…

Forbes: Zircon Missile Will Provide Russia Strategic Advantage Over the US and UK Navy

NEW YORK, (BM) - The adoption of advanced Zircon hypersonic missiles by the Russian Navy will provide Russia with some strategic advantage over the US and UK fleets, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Forbes. The Russian fleet will be the first in the world to arm its submarines with hypersonic missiles. Writes about it Forbes. Read…

British and French Companies Will Build the New UK Warships

LONDON, (BM) - Babcock Team 31 has been selected by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) as the preferred bidder to deliver its new warships, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defence 360 Europe. Led by Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence company, and in partnership with the Thales Group, the T31 general purpose frigate programme will provide…

British Company Unveils Unmanned Surface Vessels Integration with Warship

LONDON, (BM) - At a time of increased threat to international shipping, BAE Systems will this week demonstrate for the first time how Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) can be fully integrated with operational Royal Navy warships to extend their reach beyond the horizon and reduce sailors’ exposure to danger, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting…

General Dynamics Released the New Bluefin-12 Autonomous Unmanned Underwater Vehicle

LONDON, (BM) - General Dynamics Mission Systems today released the new Bluefin-12 autonomous unmanned underwater vehicle at Defense and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2019, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. This new vehicle builds upon the proven Bluefin autonomy and uses shared Bluefin Robotics’ core capabilities, increased mission…

The Netherlands Navy Purchases French Electronic Protection System

LONDON, (BM) - With modern electronic warfare (EW) systems required to cope with the unprecedented growth in Electromagnetic transmissions across the Electromagnetic spectrum (EMS), traditional systems are now suffering from unparalleled saturation, which reduces the probability of accurate threat detection, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting…

US Sending a Message in Western Pacific with a New Cruise Missile, Difficult to Spot on Radars

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Somewhere in the Pacific, a stealthy United States Navy warship is carrying new weapons that analysts say could help to tilt the balance of power in contested areas like the South China Sea. The USS Gabrielle Giffords, a sleek, speedy, low-profile littoral combat ship, left San Diego earlier this month carrying the US Navy's…

Russia’s Special-Purpose Nuclear Submarine Will Enter Sea Trials in 2020

MOSCOW, (BM) - Russia’s special-purpose nuclear sub, the Belgorod, which will be the first basic carrier of Poseidon nuclear-capable underwater drones, will enter sea trials in June 2020 and will be commissioned in September, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting TASS. Read more: The Russian Underwater Drone “Poseidon” Completed The Key Stage…

Russian Navy Expects Four Nuclear Submarines in 2020

MOSCOW, (BM) - The Russian Navy will get one nuclear submarine by the end of 2019 and four more - in 2020, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defence 360 Europe. Read more: Russia Offered India to Build Six Non-Nuclear Submarines “We will deliver one nuclear sub this year and four more – next year, strictly in line with the contract,”…

Russia Has One of the Most Impressive Missile in the World, US Magazine Said

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The P-30 Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile, armed with Russian nuclear submarines, is one of the most impressive types weapons in a world capable of destroying entire cities. Read more: A German Journalist Called the Russian Missile Complexes S-400 “A Nightmare for NATO” This writes the American portal We are the…

Russia Offered India to Build Six Non-Nuclear Submarines

MOSCOW, (BM) - Russia has addressed India with a proposal for building six non-nuclear submarines under an inter-governmental agreement without holding a bidding context, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting TASS. Read more: The New Russian Nuclear-Powered Submarines Will Be Ready in 2023 and 2024 "We are discussing with them the issue…

BAE Systems Has Been Selected of German Navy to Delivery 57mm Naval Guns

BERLIN, (BM) - BAE Systems has been selected by the vessel contractor to provide the German federal police force, Bundespolizei, with three 57mm naval guns for its three new 86m Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) built by Fassmer shipyard, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defence 360 Europe. Read more: The U.S. Warships Get Germany TRS-40…

Pakistan to Receive the Second Vessel from Dutch Damen in Mid-2020

ISLAMABAD, (BM) - Dutch shipbuilder Damen has launched the second of two 2,300-ton corvettes on order for the Pakistan Navy (PN) at its facilities in Galati, Romania, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defence 360 Europe. Read more: Pakistan Increased Its Defence Budget with 1,3% to $7,6 Billion in 2019-20 The PN announced on its…

Navantia Unveils Its Latest Military and Defence Shipbuilding Innovations

LONDON, (BM) - Navantia will be displaying its latest shipbuilding innovations, and providing details of some of the most significant projects that the company is involved with, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defence 360 Europe. These include: The recently signed contract for the next generation Spanish frigate, F-110; the S-80 AIP…

Raytheon Has Been Awarded a $349M Contract for New Tomahawk Cruise Missile System

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Raytheon Co., Tucson, Arizona, is awarded a $349,014,465 cost-plus-incentive-fee contract for Phase 2 of the Maritime Strike Tomahawk Rapid Deployment Capability for completion of the Phase 1 design and integration efforts as well as test and evaluation, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defense 350 U.S. Work will be…

Republic of Korea Buys MK 54 All Up Round Lightweight Torpedoes

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea of thirty-one (31) MK 54 All Up Round lightweight torpedoes with support for an estimated cost of $72 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: South Korea Buys MH-60R Seahawk Multimission Naval…

Japan Spends $3.3B for Ship Missile System

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Japan of up to seventy-three (73) Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IIA with support for an estimated cost of $3.295 billion, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Second Maya-class Destroyer for the Japan Maritime…

The U.S. Warships Get Germany TRS-40 Radars by Hensoldt

BERLIN, (BM) - Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT has successfully installed the first two of its TRS-4D naval radars aboard the U.S. Navy’s “Freedom” Variant Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defence 360 Europe. Read more: The U.S. Navy Will Have a New Missile Guidance System After passing acceptance…

The U.S. Navy Will Have a New Missile Guidance System

TUCSON, (BM) - The U.S. Navy awarded Raytheon Company a $190 million low-rate initial production contract for ESSM Block 2 missiles featuring a new guidance system with a dual mode active and semi-active radar, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Read more: The U.S. Navy Completed the First System-Level Tests of Enterprise Air Surveillance Radar …

British Submarines to be Outfit with New Strategic Weapon Fire Control Subsystem

LONDON, (BM) - General Dynamics has been awarded a $64,8M cost-plus-incentive-fee contract for the Strategic Weapon System Fire Control Subsystem hardware, associated deliverables, and spares for production efforts supporting the second hull of the United Kingdom (U.K.) Dreadnought Class ballistic missile submarines, nuclear, recently named as HMS…

General Dynamics Was Awarded a $1.6 Bn Contract for the Construction of Ships for the U.S. Navy

SAN DIEGO, (BM) - General Dynamics NASSCO, a subsidiary of General Dynamics was awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy worth up to $1.6 billion for the construction of the sixth and seventh ships of the Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) program, as well as an option for ESB 8, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: General Dynamics Boasted of Three…

The Russian Navy Will Receive Six Submarines, Including Four Nuclear-Powered Subs

MOSCOW, (BM) - The Russian Navy will receive six submarines, including four nuclear-powered subs in 2020 for the first time over the past 28 years, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defence 360 Europe. Read more: Russia Is Starting a Project on 5th-Generation Submarine Production Last time, the Russian Navy received the same number…

Bulgarian Replacement of Navy Ships will Be a Costly and Timely Challenge

SOFIA, (BM) - Replacing legacy and obsolete vessels with modern, multirole Western made platforms will be a costly and timely challenge, which Bulgarian Government can no longer dither over. Unfortunately the modernisation process has consistently been mismanaged by decision-makers in Sofia prone to changing their procurement goals and…

The U.S. Navy Completed the First System-Level Tests of Enterprise Air Surveillance Radar

WALLOPS ISLAND, (BM) - Raytheon Company and the U.S. Navy completed the first system-level tests of SPY-6(V)2, the Enterprise Air Surveillance Radar, at the Surface Combat System Center at Wallops Island, VA, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. In the first test the radar searched for, detected, identified and tracked numerous targets – including…

The Indonesian Navy Updates Its Naval Gun System with Bofors 57 Mk3 by BAE Systems

JAKARTA, (BM) - The Indonesian Navy has selected BAE Systems’ Bofors 57 Mk3 naval gun system for the country’s KCR-60 fast-attack vessel program, learned BulagrianMilitary.com. The initial contracts with government-owned shipbuilder PT PAL Indonesia include four 57 Mk3 gun systems. Read more: Indonesia Expects the Supplies of Russian Su-35…

Lockheed is the Next Ship Self Defense System Combat System Engineering Agent

MOORESTOWN, (BM) - The U.S. Navy selected Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) as the next Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) Combat System Engineering Agent (CSEA), learned BulgaianMilitary.com. Read more: Lockheed Martin Will Continue to Provide the US Navy with Electronic Warfare Systems SSDS is a Combat Direction System that provides capability…

Lockheed Martin Will Update the U.S. Navy AEGIS SPY-1 Weapon System Totaling $176 Million

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Lockheed Martin Corp., Moorestown, New Jersey, is awarded a $176,339,634 firm-fixed-priced, performance-based logistics contract for the repair of 1,672 different head-of-family part numbers in support of the AEGIS SPY-1 Weapon System. Read more: Lockheed and Mission Systems Will Design AEGIS Weapons System of Guided…

USS Washington Submarine Will Be Repaired by General Dynamics Totaling $15 Million

WASHINGTON, (BM) - General Dynamics has been awarded $15,200,000 for delivery order N62789-19-F-0019 under previously awarded, multiple award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the planning, material procurement, and repair work for USS Washington (SSN 787), learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Work will be performed in Groton,…

Rheinmetall and MBDA Intend to Construct, Integrate and Test a Laser Weapon for the German Navy

DUSSELDORF, (BM) - Rheinmetall and MBDA Deutschland have agreed to collaborate in the high-energy laser effectors domain, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The two companies intend to construct, integrate and test a laser demonstrator for the German Navy’s corvette K130 Capable of engaging targets at the speed of light with extreme precision and…

Russia Has Even More Dangerous Weapon – the Ocean Bottom-Based Hypersonic Missile ‘Skiff’

MOSCOW, (BM) - The strategic bomber Tu-160 aircraft, hypersonic missiles "Avangard", "Tsirkon" and S-400 missile defence systems are just a part of the arsenal of the Russian Armed Forces. The Russian Federation has even more dangerous weapon of them - the ocean bottom-based hypersonic missile, named "Skiff", learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read…

Turkey Upgrades the Vision Equipment of Preveze Class Submarines to State-of-the-art Technology

BERLIN, (BM) - HENSOLDT will upgrade the vision equipment used by the Turkish Navy’s Preveze Class submarines to state-of-the-art technology. The contract is worth approximately 40 million euros, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. For the first time, two SERO 400 systems will be combined. Read more: The German Navy’s K130 Corvettes Receiving…

US Navy Invests $15 Million to Support and Training Services of the MK 18 (UUV) Systems

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Hydroid is awarded a $15,826,493 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for engineering support and training services for the MK 18 Family of Systems– Unmanned Underwater Vehicle systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this…

The German Navy’s K130 Corvettes Receiving TRS-4D Rotator Naval Radar

ULM, (BM) - The sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT is equipping the second batch of the German Navy’s K130 corvettes with its TRS-4D Rotator naval radar and its MSSR 2000 ID friend-or-foe identification system (IFF), learned BulgarianMilitary.com, acoording company statement. Read more: 17 of 20 ASR Radar Systems by Hensoldt in Total Have Been…

The Last of Four New-Gen Tankers RFA Tideforce Was Welcomed Into the UK Navy

LONDON, (BM) - The last of four new-gen tankers RFA Tideforce was welcomed into the UK Navy, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according UK MoD statement. After receiving military equipment – communications and IT systems, defensive weaponry – fitted in Falmouth to turn a tanker into a naval tanker and extensive trials, Tideforce recently arrived…

Newest North Korea`s Submarine is Ready to be Deployed Soon and Armed with Three Ballistic Missiles

SEOUL, (BM) - A newly constructed North Korean submarine seems to be capable of carrying three submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), South Korea's defense ministry was quoted as saying on Wednesday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Yonhap News Agency. The defense ministry determined that the North's submarine is ready to be…

Egypt Pays $554M to Material and Labor Services in Support Its Navy Ships

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Egypt of Follow-On Technical Support (FOTS) for various ships for an estimated cost of $554 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Egypt Will Buy Six Frigates from Germany at a Total Value of 2.3 Billion Euros The…

Israeli Navy Received INS Magen – Next-Generation SA’AR-6 Class Missile Corvette

JERUSALEM, (BM) - On May 23, 2019, the world’s most modern corvette was named INS Magen at a ceremony in Kiel, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. This marks another important milestone in the ongoing program of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems as General Contractor to build four next-generation SA’AR-6 class missile corvettes for the Israeli Navy. …

Lockheed and Mission Systems Will Design AEGIS Weapons System of Guided Missile Frigate

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems have been awarded $15,707,204 contract for AEGIS Weapons System design requirements in support of Guided Missile Frigate (FFG(X)), learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according U.S. DoD statement. The Frigate Combat Management System (CMS) contract includes the design of the CMS. The…

Firing Test of Russian Coastal Anti-Ship Missile Defence System UTES (Sotka) – Video

MOSCOW, (BM) - Firing test of Russian coastal anti-ship missile defence System UTES (Sotka) and Admiral Makarov frigate.

U.S. Navy Buys AN/SSQ Anti-Submarine Warfare Acoustic Sensors Totaling $1,04 Billion

WASGINGTON, (BM) - U.S. Navy buys AN/SSQ sonobuoys for fiscal years 2019-2023 totaling $1,04 billion, learned bulgarianMilitary.com, according U.S. DoD statement. According the statement, ERAPSCO, Joint Venture of Sparton and USSI is awarded a not-to-exceed $1,041,042,690 contract for the manufacture and delivery of a maximum quantity of 37,500…

Second Maya-class Destroyer for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force

TOKYO, (BM) - Shipbuilding company Japan Marine United (JMU) Corporation launched the second of two Maya (Improved Atago)-class destroyers on order for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) on 17 July, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Jane`s. Named Haguro (pennant number 180), the 170 m-long vessel entered the water in a ceremony…

The Brazilian Navy Test-Fired Locally Developed Surface-to-Surface Anti-Ship Missile

RIO DE JANEIOR, (BM) - The Brazilian Navy test-fired the third and final prototype of the locally developed MANSUP (Míssil Antinavio Nacional de Superfície) surface-to-surface anti-ship missile, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Jane`s. The missile was fired from one of the two ITL-10 twin missile launchers on board the Niterói-class…

UAE, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and Vietnam Have Displayed Interest in the Russian Frigate Gepard-3.9

ST.PETERSBURG, (BM) - Military delegations from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Thailand and Vietnam have displayed interest in the Russian-made frigate Gepard-3.9 learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting TASS. The military attache from Nigeria, the delegations of the UAE, Saudi and Vietnamese navies and the armed forces of Namibia,…

Russia Unveiled the Newest Project 11430E ‘Lamantin’ Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier

MOSCOW, (BM) - The Nevskoye Design Bureau (part of Russia’s United Shipbuilding Corporation) unveiled the newest Project 11430E ‘Lamantin’ nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting TASS. Its mockup was shown on the design bureau’s display stand at the St. Petersburg international maritime defense show. Read…

Naval Group and SNC to Build New Romanian Multi-Mission Corvettes and Modernise the T22 Frigates

BUCKAREST, (BM) - The Romanian authorities announced the selection of Naval Group and its partner Santierul Naval Constanta (SNC) for the programme to build four new Gowind multi-mission corvettes, to modernise the T22 frigates and to create a maintenance centre and a training centre in Romania, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Naval…

Northern Fleet Frigate Admiral Gorshkov Destroys Enemy with Artillery Fire During an Exercise in the Atlantic

MOSCOW, (BM) - The frigate Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Gorshkov, heading a detachment of ships and vessels of the Northern Fleet in a long voyage, conducted an exercise to defeat a surface ship of the mock enemy, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting the MoD of the Russian Federation. The exercise took place in the Atlantic Ocean…

Russia Has Developed the First Hydrofoil Gunboat Armed With Sea-Launched Cruise Missiles

MOSCOW, (BM) - Russia is offering the world’s first hydrofoil gunboat armed with sea-launched cruise missiles to prospective buyers on the international naval hardware market, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according CEO and Chief Designer of Radar MMS Research and Production Company Georgy Antsev statement. The new Project 133RA gunboat has…

The New Russian Nuclear-Powered Submarines Will Be Ready in 2023 and 2024

MOSCOW, (BM) - Russia will complete the Borei/Borei-A series of nuclear-powered underwater strategic missile-carrying cruisers in 2023 and Yasen/Yasen-M nuclear-powered multirole subs in 2024, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting TASS. "In compliance with the contracts, we will finish the construction of Borei submarines in 2023 and Yasen…

The Future USS Indianapolis Littoral Combat Ship Completed Acceptance Trials in Lake Michigan (Video)

CHICAGO, (BM) - Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 17, the future USS Indianapolis, completed Acceptance Trials in Lake Michigan, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Lockheed Martin statement. This is the ship's final significant milestone before the ship is delivered to the U.S. Navy. LCS 17 is the ninth Freedom-variant LCS designed and built by…

New AI-Enabled Submersibles Are Developing for the Needs of the Royal Navy

HORSHAM, (BM) - The Royal Navy is using artificial intelligence to task autonomous submersibles with hunting underwater mines, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according Envitia`s statement. Read more: Royal Navy Warship HMS Defender Has Tested Her World-Beating Missile System British geospatial and data company Envitia, which has expertise…

Russia Plans to Build Two Amphibious Assault Ships Capable of Carrying 15-20 Helicopters

MOSCOW, (BM) - Russia plans to build two universal amphibious assault ships capable of carrying 15-20 helicopters under the state armament program through 2027, a source in the domestic defense industry told on the sidelines of the Army-2019 international military and technical forum on Wednesday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting TASS. …

The German Navy’s New F125 Class Frigates, Officially Entered Service

BERLIN, (BM) - FGS Baden-Württemberg, the lead ship of the German Navy’s new F125 class frigates, officially entered service in a ceremony on June 17, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Naval Today. Neue Schiffsklasse F125 für unsere Deutsche Marine in Dienst gestellt. Willkommen in der Flotte, Fregatte BADEN WÜRTTEMBERG - Fair winds and…

Russian Hi-tech – Floating Armored Personnel Carrier with a Remote Controlled Combat Module

MOSCOW, (BM) - Russia’s state hi-tech corporation Rostec will feature a BT-3F floating armored personnel carrier with a remote controlled combat module with a 12.7 mm machine-gun at the Army-2019 international military and technical forum, learned bulgarianMilitary.com, quoting TASS and according the Rostec statement on Wednesday. "The BT-3F is…

Russia Shows Frigate Admiral Makarov, S-400 Missile Systems, Tanks and Helicopters on Defense Exhibition

MOSCOW, (BM) - More than 50 items of military hardware operational in Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, including the frigate Admiral Makarov and S-400 air defense missile systems, tanks and helicopters will be demonstrated in Sevastopol as part of the Army-2019 defense exhibition, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting TASS and the Russian Fleet’s press…

Huntington Has Been Awarded a $687 Million Contract to Repair and Modernization of USS Gerald R. Ford

NEWPORT NEWS, (BM) - Huntington Ingalls Industries has been awarded a $687 million contract for early service life period work on USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier , learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The purpose of this contract is to support ship repair and modernization during continuous incremental availabilities, planned incremental…

The Brazilian Navy Has Agreed to Transfer Two Tupi Class Submarines to Argentine Navy

BUENOS AIRES (BG) - The Brazilian Navy has agreed to transfer two Tupi class submarines – Type 209/1400 – to Argentina, following a meeting between Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro and his Argentine counterpart, Mauricio Macro, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Jane`s. The deal includes a potential future transfer of an additional two…

BAE Systems Was Awarded a $19 Million Contract to Produce MK38 MOD 3 MGS for U.S. Navy

MINNEAPOLIS, (BulgarianMilitary.com) - BAE Systems was awarded a $19.6 million contract to produce MK 38 MOD 3 machine gun system for U.S. Navy, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according U.S. Department of Defense statement. Read more: The Support of the US Navy by BAE Systems to Be Continued by a Five-Year Contract Once installed, MK38 MOD…

Rafael Will Present Solutions for Air Battlespace Dominance to the Paris Air Show

JERUSALEM, (BGM) - Rafael is bringing its combat-proven, globally-supplied advanced solutions to the Paris Air Show, Le Bourget, June 17-21, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Rafael’s cutting-edge systems serve as stand-alone solutions as well a comprehensive end-to-end package, providing a force multiplier to any platform or application. Read…

The Bulgarian Military Shipyard MTG-Dolphin Awarded for Quality by KRIB

SOFIA, (BGM) - The high standards of shipbuilding set and pursued by MTG-Dolphin earned the company the big prize in the “Quality” category at the Fifth annual ball of the Confederation of Employers and Industrialists in Bulgaria (KRIB), which took place on the 4th of June, 2019, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: MTG-Dolphin…

GD Has Been Awarded a $25 Million Contract for the Production of MK 46 MOD 2 Gun Weapon System

FALLS CHURCH, (BGM) - General Dynamics Land Systems, has been awarded a $25 mln. contract for the production of the MK 46 MOD 2 Gun Weapon System (GWS) for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and Landing Platform Dock (LPD) programs, along with spares requirement, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: US Marine Corps’ LAV Reset Program to Be…

The Outcome of the Project for Two New Bulgarian Patrol Ships Is Expected In Mid-June

SOFIA, (BGM) - The Ministry of Defence has already opened the bids for two new patrol ships, learned BulgarianMilitary.com after confirmation by the military ministry. So far, however, they remain silent and explain that everything in connection with the project for about BGN 1 billion will become clear only when the proposal to the Council of…

New U.S. Military Sales to the Saudis, United Arab Emirates and Jordan Totalling $8 Billion

WASHINGTON, (BGM) - U.S. President Donald Trump, declaring a national emergency because of tensions with Iran, swept aside objections from Congress on Friday to complete the sale of over $8 billion worth of weapons to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Reuters. Read more: The U.S.…

MTG-Dolphin Successfully Delivered a Newly-Built Transportation Tanker to Rubis Eastern Caribbean

VARNA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - On 27 February, at MTG-Dolphin Shipyard a name-giving ceremony was held to mark MTG-Dolphin’s successfully delivering a newly-built oil product transportation tanker to Rubis Eastern Caribbean, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The tanker, to sail the seas as Bahama Blue, adds to the fleet of vessels of…

Leonardo Signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Abu Dhabi Ship Building

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (BulgarianMilitary.com) – On 19th February 2019 Leonardo announced that the company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) at the IDEX International Defence Exhibition in Abu Dhabi, the UAE, learned BulgarianMilitary.com The goal of the MoU is to enhance the…

Austal’s 10th Independence Class Littoral Combat Ship Completed Acceptance Trials

HENDERSON, Western Australia, (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Austal announced last week on 14th February 2019 that its 10th Independence Class Littoral Combat Ship, which is the future USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) has successfully completed acceptance trials in the Gulf of Mexico, learned BulgarianMilitary.com The Chief Executive Officer of Austal, David…

The Canada’s Combat Ship Team Received Canadian Surface Combatant Contract

OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Lockheed Martin proudly announced on the last day of the past working week (8th February 2019) that the Canada's Combat Ship Team has been awarded the Canadian Surface Combatant design contract by Irving Shipbuilding and is ready to start works on day one, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Irving…

The US Navy Received the Littoral Combat Ship 15

MARINETTE, Wisconsin, the United States (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The U.S. Navy received the Littoral Combat Ship 15 through a delivery by Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM). That was revealed by Lockheed Martin on 6th February 2019, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The Littoral Combat Ship 15 (LCS 15) is the future USS…

The Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard Received New Patrol Boats

JEANERETTE, Louisiana, the United States (BulgarianMilitary.com) – The shipbuilder Metal Shark announced on 30th January 2019 that the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard (DCCG) on the island of Aruba has received four of its high speed patrol boats, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Read more: The First Operational F-35A Lightning II For The Needs Of The…

Two Russian-designed P11356 frigates to be Built by Indian Shipyard Under Transfer of Technology Contract

NEW DELHI, India, (BulgarianMilitary.com) – India’s Ministry of Defence reported on Wednesday (30th January) that it has signed a deal with the Indian government owned ship building company Goa Shipyard Limited to build two additional guided missile frigates of Project 11356 class, with some of the material for the construction to come from…

“Spartaco Schergat”, the Ninth of a Series of Ten FREMM, Launched

TRIESTE, Italy (BulgarianMilitary.com) – The Italian shipbuilding company based in Trieste, Italy, Fincantieri S.p.A., revealed on 26th January 2019 that the launching ceremony of the “Spartaco Schergat” frigate, which is the ninth of a series of ten FREMM (“European multi-purpose frigate”; Italian: Fregata europea multi-missione) vessels, was…

Lockheed Martin, Fincantieri Marinette Marine Will Build LCS 31

WASHINGTON, D.C., the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Yesterday (21 January 2019) the global security and aerospace company Lockheed Martin announced that the company together with Fincantieri Marinette Marine were awarded a fixed-price-incentive-fee contract by the U.S. Navy to build the additional Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 31, learned…

Norwegian Coast Guard Vessels Will Be Equipped with Saab’s Communication System

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (BulgarianMilitary.com) – The Swedish company Saab announced on Tuesday (15th January 2019) that it has signed a contract with Vard Group AS to deliver the communication system for the Norwegian Coast Guard vessels under project P6615, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Under that contract Saab will deliver, starting in 2021, for…

The Defence Company Babcock Received a HMS Queen Elizabeth Maintenance Contract

LONDON, the UK (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The defence company Babcock received a HMS Queen Elizabeth maintenance contract. That was announced by the UK Ministry of Defence on 9th January 2019, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Under the £5 million contract, Babcock's Rosyth dockyard will execute the first planned dry-dock maintenance of the largest…

The UK HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales Will Be Supported by BAE Systems

PORTSMOUTH, the United Kingdom (BulgarianMilitary.com) - BAE Systems announced on Monday (7th January 2019) that the company will provide essential mission system support to the United Kingdom Royal Navy’s largest ever warships, HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH and HMS PRINCE OF WALES, which is part of an updated integration services agreement, learned…

BAE Systems Announced a $78 Million USS Shoup Modernization Contract

NORFOLK, Virginia, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) - BAE Systems announced last week on 2nd January 2019 that the company has received a $78.8 million contract from the U.S. Navy for the maintenance and modernization of USS Shoup (DDG 86), an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer (DDG), learned BulgarianMilitary.com Read more: BAE…

The Israeli Navy Will Integrate Rafael’s C-Dome Defense System

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Israeli navy and Rafael are cooperating in order to make the installation of the C-Dome naval defence systems on the new SAAR – 6 corvettes as easy as possible, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The C-Dome Naval defence system is based on the Iron Dome and designed to effectively protect combat…

Australia Will Acquire 12 Attack Submarines from Naval Group

MELBOURNE, Australia (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Australia will acquire 12 large conventionally-powered attack submarines from Naval Group under a strategic partnering agreement. In that relation the Minister of Defence of Australia Christopher Pyne confirmed that the Australian government has officially concluded the negotiations for the formal…

Navantia Will Build Five F-110 Frigates for the Spanish Navy

MADRID, Spain (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Yesterday (13 December 2018) it was unveiled that Navantia will build 5 F-110 frigates for the Spanish Navy under a €4. 325 billion deal as reported by the Ministry for Regional Affairs, learned BulgarianMilitary.com In a statement of the Ministry was said that today, 14th December 2018, the cabinet will…

The Littoral Combat Ship 11 of the US Navy Commissioned

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The global security and aerospace company Lockheed Martin, headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, the USA, announced during the weekend that the United States Navy commissioned the sixth U.S. Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS),USS Sioux City (LCS 11), at the United States Naval Academy on…

The KNM Helge Instad Frigate of Norway is in Danger of Sinking

STURE TERMINAL, Bergen, Norway (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The KNM Helge Instad frigate of Norway is in danger of sinking as reported by The Associated Press. While returning from one of NATO’s largest training events in recent years Trident Juncture 18 exercise (25 October - 7 November 2018), the frigate was hit by an oil tanker and images posted by…

Russia to Deliver Four Stealth Frigates to India Under a $950 million Contract

NEW DELHI, India, (BulgarianMilitary.com) – At a time of the U.S. increased scrutiny over India’s purchase of S-400 air defense systems from Russia, now both states again have strengthened their defence ties by signing a deal for the purchase of four upgraded Krivak III-class stealth frigates for the Indian Navy. The information about the new…

Israel Aerospace Industries Awarded a $777-Million LRSAM Contract

BEN GURION INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries) announced yesterday, 24th October 2018, that the company has been awarded an $777-million contract for the supply of LRSAM (Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile) defence systems, which is the marine version of the Barak-8 AMD (Air and Missile Defence)…

Enabling Technologies for the US Navy Next-Generation UUVs Will Be Provided by Alion

WASHINGTON, D.C., the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Enabling technologies for the U.S. Navy next-generation UUVs (Unmanned Undersea Vehicles) will be provided by the headquartered in McLean, Northern Virginia company Alion Science and Technology under a multiple award contract (MAC) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ). The contract was…

Bulgarian military ships highly evaluated by international experts in Paris

PARIS, France (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Two Bulgarian military patrol ships attracted the attention of the experts during the largest exhibition of naval equipment and technologies Euronaval 2018, which is taking place in Paris. They are designed by the shipyard MTG – Dolphin, which is the only Bulgarian representative among the 400 companies,…

Finland Will Enhance Its Naval Power in the Baltic Sea

HELSINKI, Finland (BulgarianMilitary.com) — Finland will enhance its naval power in the Baltic Sea due to the increasing importance of the region from military point of view and as a potential area of conflict between Russia and NATO, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Read more: Thales Will Continue to Maintain the Finish Long-Range and Medium-Range…

The Royal Thai Navy Midget Submarine Programme Will Be Supported by BMT

TEDDINGTON, the UK (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) Midget Submarine Programme will be supported by the leading international design, engineering and risk management consultancy, BMT, under a consulting engineering contract, awarded to the company as announced on 17th October 2018, learned BulgarianMilitary.com “BMT is proud…

South Korea Will Counter Ballistic Missile Threats by Ship-Based Interceptors

SEOUL, South Korea (BulgarianMilitary.com) — South Korea will counter ballistic missile threats from North Korea by ship-based SM-3 (Standard Missile – 3) interceptors as revealed by a top commander of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) on 12th Ocotber 2018, learned BulgarianMilitary.com In response to a lawmaker’s question about the SM-3 missile…

The Newest Independence Variant Littoral Combat Ship Named by Secretary of the Navy

WASHINGTON, the USA, (BulgarianMilitary.com) –Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer announced on 9th October 2018 that the next Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship will be named USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32), learned BulgarianMilitary.com Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer said, “I am pleased to name the next Independence variant LCS…

U.K. Royal Navy Successfully Landed the First F-35B on Queen Elizabeth-class Aircraft Carrier

ABOARD THE HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH, Atlantic Ocean, (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Last Tuesday, on 25 September, the U.K. Royal Navy marked a historic milestone by carrying out the first F-35B aircraft landing on the deck of the Britain’s aircraft carrier Queen Elizabeth, which at the same time was patrolling on the Eastern Seaboard of the United States,…

Another Successful Test of the Japanese Aegis Destroyer Atago

WASHINGTON, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), 13 September 2018, Editor: Bm Team, Photo credit: MC2 Jon Dasbach, US Navy/The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force Atago-class guided missile destroyer JS Atago departs Joint Base Pearl Harbour-Hickam to support Rim of the Pacific 2010. The US Missile Defence Agency (MDA) announced in a release that the…

The CDR Phase of the Northrop Grumman’s WSN-12 Inertial Sensor Module Is Completed

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), 10 September 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: U.S. Navy/The U.S. Navy WSN-12 Inertial Navigator will be used on the Virginia Submarines and on the Arleigh-Burke class destroyers, as well as a host of other ships. In the middle of last week, 5 September, Northrop Grumman, the…

The High-Speed USNS Carson City Is Tested on the Black Sea for Logistics Purposes

CONSTANTA, Romania (BulgarianMilitary.com), 3 September 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: Sgt. Kris Bonet, U.S. Army/U.S. Transportation Command members oversee the docking of the USNS Carson City (T-EPF 7) at the Port of Constanta, Romania on 24 August 2018. The US Army announced on 28 August 2018 that the high-speed vessel USNS…

Larsen & Toubro Delivers the OPV-2 ICGS Vijaya to the Indian Coast Guard

CHENNAI, India (BulgarianMilitary.com), 30 August 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: twitter.com/the launch of the OPV-2 ICGS Vijaya One of the largest and most respected companies in India's private sector Larsen & Toubro (L&T) announced today that the company has delivered, ahead of schedule, the Offshore Patrol Vessel…

BAE Systems Receives a $146.3 Million Contract to Modernize USS Gettysburg

NORFOLK, Virginia, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), 29 August 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: BAE Systems/the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $146.3 million contract for the modernization of the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64), learned BulgarianMilitary.com Read…

The US Navy Received Littoral Combat Ships 11 (Sioux City) and 13 (Wichita)

MARINETTE, Wis., the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), 24 August 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: Lockheed Martin/The future USS Wichita (LCS 13) launches sideways into the Menominee River after being christening by ship sponsor Kate Lehrer. Yesterday Lockheed Martin announced that the U.S. Army has received the Littoral Combat Ships…

Austal Starts Sea Trials of the First Guardian-class Pacific Patrol Boat

HENDERSON, Australia (BulgarianMilitary.com), 10 August 2018, Editor: Stanislava Georgieva, Photo credit: YouTube The sea testing of the first Guardian-class Pacific Patrol Boat (PPB-R) has begun. That was announced by the Australian shipbuilding company Austal, on 8 August, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The building of the boat is part of…

The First of Two 27DDG Destroyers Ordered by Japan Is Launched

TOKYO, Japan (BulgarianMilitary.com), 1 August 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force The first of a new subclass of guided-missile destroyers with ballistic missile defence capabilities was launched on 30th July 2018 by the builder Japan Marine United for the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force…

12 Australian Offshore Patrol Vessels Will be Equipped with Terma‘s SCANTER 6002

SINGAPORE (BulgarianMilitary.com), 1 August 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: Lürssen On 30th July 2018, the headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark company Terma announced that it will provide the SCANTER 6002 radar for the twelve Australian Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs). For that purpose an agreement for the customer, the Royal…

Lockheed Martin Will Supply the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with MMSCs

WASHINGTON, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), 25 July 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: Lockheed Martin On Friday, 20th July 2018, Lockheed Martin came out with the news that the company will supply the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) with four Multi-Mission Surface Combatants (MMSCs). This step is part of a larger agreement between KSA…

ZNT Yard Floated Out the First Project 23040G Major Hydrographic Boat

MOSCOW, Russia (BulgarianMilitary.com), July 4, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: ZNT Yard The photo shows the Alexander Evlanov Major Hydrographic Boat. Last week the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of Russia announced that the Alexander Evlanov MHB (Major Hydrographic Boat) has been floated out with a ceremony at the Nizhegorodsky…

The Norwegian Coast Guard Will Receive Three Vessels from Vard

TRIESTE, Italy (BulgarianMilitary.com), June 27, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: en.wikipedia.org The Norwegian Coast Guard will receive three vessels from Vard Holdings Limited (“Vard”), which is a subsidiary of one of the largest shipbuilders in the world Fincantieri, headquarted in Trieste, Italy, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.…

Norway and Germany to Collaborate under a Naval Strike Missile Contract

KONGSBERG, Norway (BulgarianMilitary.com), June 22, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova, Photo: Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace AS (Naval Strike Missile) Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace AS (Norway) announced on 20th June that it has signed a contract with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency at the amount of 220M NOK (EUR 23.31 million) for a…

Halifax-Class Frigates Will be Supported by Lockheed for Another 3 Years

OTTAWA (Canada), June 19, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova, Photo: Lockheed Martin Canada The twelve Halifax-class frigates of the Royal Canadian Navy will be supported by Lockheed Martin Canada for another three years under a contract extension to the existing in-service support contract of the company, reported Shephard Media. That was…

The First of 21 Guardian Class PPBs of Austal Is Launched

HENDERSON (Western Australia), June 1, 2018, Author: Bm team, Photo: Austal On 30th May the Australian shipbuilder Austal Limited (Austal) announced the launching of the first of twenty-one Guardian Class Pacific Patrol Boats (PPBs), reported Shephard Media. The launching takes place two years after the awarding of the contract in accordance…

Fast Patrol Boats: Quick and Versatile

PLOVDIV (Bulgaria), May 30, 2018, Source: Lurssen, Photo: Lurssen Defence Offering top speeds of over 40 knots, these Fast Patrol Boats can quickly respond to various challenges. Being built for Anti Surface Warfare they provide high performance and excellent seakeeping characteristics and are ideally suited for : - Securing and patrolling…

A Class of Patrol Vessels Presented for the First Time by a Bulgarian Shipyard

PLOVDIV (Bulgaria), May 30, 2018, Source: MTG Dolphin, Photo: defenceweekly.com (a Border Police ship) For the first time in the history of Bulgaria’s shipbuilding a local company is exhibiting a class of patrol ships of various sizes. Unsurprisingly, MTG Dolphin welcome a significant number of foreign delegations at their booth at HEMUS…

Naval Group Announces a New Test With Its F21 Torpedo

PARIS (France), May 28, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova, Image: Naval Group On 24th May 2018 the French company Naval Group (former DCNS) announced that that it has performed a new test with its F21 torpedo. The torpedo was test fired from a nuclear attack submarine (SSN) under the Artémis programme, reported Shephard Media. The Artémis…

Second Stealth Destroyer Goes to the US Navy

WASHINGTON (the USA), April 25, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova (Bm), Photo: Navy via Bath Iron Works Second multi-mission stealth destroyer goes to the U.S Navy after successful acceptance trials in February. The announcement about the accepted HM&E (hull, mechanical and electrical) delivery was made on 24th April by the Navy, which means…

Saab’s Situational Awareness System for the Royal Australian Navy

Linköping, Sweden, April 23, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova (Bm), Photo: Saab Under a contract, awarded by Luerssen Australia, Saab will supply the Situational Awareness System (SAS) for the new offshore patrol vessels (OPV) of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). This was announced by Saab on April 20, reported Shephard Media. It is foreseen…

Turkey Will Soon Launch a “Mobile Naval Mine”

ANKARA (Turkey), April 17, 2018, Text: Bm News Team, Photo: galaxiamilitar.es The chairman of Albayrak Savunma, Mustafa Adnan Albayrak, announced that within 3 months the company will officially launch the Turkey’s first indigenous armed underwater drone - “a mobile naval mine” – developed under the Wattozz program, reported Defense News.…

Underwater Innovations Demonstrated at the Sea-Air-Space Exposition

NATIONAL HARBOUR (Maryland, the USA), April 11, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova (Bm), Photo: Defense News Innovative underwater technologies have been demonstrated at the largest maritime exposition in the U.S. – the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Exposition, National Harbour, Maryland from 9th to 11th April 2018, reported Defense News. Among the…

The Barbaros-Class Multipurpose Frigates of Turkey are to be Modernized

ANKARA (Turkey), April 11, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova (Bm), Photo: Ebrahim Hamid/AFP/Getty Images Four of the most modern frigates of the Turkish Navy - the Turkish Barbaros-class multipurpose frigates are to undergo half life-cycle full modernization by 2025, reported Defense News. The modernization project will be implemented by a…

The Newest Colorado Submarine Is Already Part of the US Fleet

GROTON (Connecticut, United States), March 19, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova (Bm), Photo by US Navy The newest acquisition of the U.S. Navy, the USS Colorado (SSN-788) attack submarine, is already part of the fleet after a ceremony at Connecticut’s Naval Submarine Base on Saturday (March 17, 2018), reported Navy Times. It is the 4th ship in…

MTG Dolphin withdrew their offer for building of two patrol boats

SOFIA (Bulgaria), December 20, By Boyko Nikolov (Bm), Photo: Pan.bg Today, MTG Dolphin Shipyard, located in the town of Varna, Bulgaria, declined to sign the contract for building of two patrol boats for the needs of the Bulgarian Navy. This was stated by the Defence Minister Krasimir Karakachanov in front of the Prime Minister Boiko Borisov and…

MoD: MTG Dolphin made a strong offer for a new patrol ship

The Bulgarian company MTG "Dolphin" JSC has satisfied the technical and financial requirements of the invitation to tender for the acquisition of a multifunctional modular patrol ship for the Navy. This is the conclusion of the work of the inter-ministerial working group on the project to acquire a multi-functional modular patrol ship for the Navy,…

Cutting of the first steel plate of BN803

Cutting of the first steel plate for the new project – 2’300 m3 Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger for Baggerbedrijf de Boer – Dutch Dredging took place at MTG Dolphin on 19th of October April 2017. This is the third project, built in cooperation and by order of Royal IHC for Dutch Dredging. The ship will be 80 m of length, 15 m of breadth and…

Keel laying of Tugboat at MTG-Dolphin

In early October, Varna-based MTG-Dolphin Shipyard laid the keel of a 40 t. bollard-pull Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) tugboat. This is the second vessel of a series of four multi-purpose tugboats, capable of ship handling and coastal towing, which MTG Dolphin has been building for Navigation Maritime Bulgare (Navibulgar), a Bulgarian shipowner with…

Tugboat sea ALCOR by MTG Dolphin

“ALCOR” is 27.6 m in length and is powered by two Caterpillar engines, each with a capacity of 1800 hp. The vessel is furnished with two rotating Azipod Drives enabling to manoeuvre even in tricky conditions, and has a Bollard Pull of 40 tons.“ALCOR” is able to carry both port and sea towage, having unrestricted navigation class notation.

Name giving ceremony of tug “ALCOR” took place at the Port of Varna on 02/06/2017

The official ceremony for the name giving of a new tugboat, built by “MTG Dolphin” Shipyard, took place at the Port of Varna on 2nd of June 2017. The ship is built for Navigation Maritime Bulgare plc. under the supervision of Bureau Veritas and will sail under Bulgarian flag. “ALCOR” is 27.6 m in length and is powered by two Caterpillar…

Cutting of the first steel plate of BN 1701

Cutting of the first steel plate for the new project – 1’500 DWT Oil Product Tanker for Rubis Eastern Caribbean srl. took place at MTG Dolphin on 20th of April 2017. The ship is diesel electric driven oil product tanker with two azimutha thrusters. The vessel is being built under the class of Registro Italiano Navale (RINA). The Contract…