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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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