Japan’s joint committee comprises public sector-members from the Ministry of Defense (MoD), the Cabinet Secretariat, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, as well as private sector-members from five companies, …

Oct 25, 2024 · New maritime patrol aircraft. Another key programme announced by the new DPP is the long waited procurement of new long-range platforms under the joint Navy/Air Force Maritime Multi-Mission Aircraft (M3A) effort, as a replacement for the Atlantic Breguet 1, which last platform was retired in 2017. The programme received an initial funding of 560 million but it will be launched only after the ...

Jan 5, 2024 · Like a year ago, the end of the year was a good time for the Russian Navy (if we ignore the losses inflicted by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, of course).The first event related to the strengthening of the Russian Navy, specifically the Pacific Fleet, took place on 11 December. On that day, the flags on two nuclear submarines were …

Apr 1, 2024 · Submarines use stealth to dominate the seas, presenting an illusive yet deadly threat. Now U.S. Navy submarines will take stealth to a new level. American submarines will now be fitted with magnetohydrodynamic drive.

On November 19, 2024, Norway announced its plans to invite France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States to discussions on a strategic partnership for the development of new frigates for the Royal Norwegian Navy, with the Norwegian Government aiming to finalize its decision on a strategic partner by 2025.

Dec 24, 2024 · For the record, the U.S. Department of the Navy selected VT Halter Marine as the Prime Contractor for a US$745,940,860 (about S$1b) fixed-price incentive-firm contract in 2019 for the detail design and construction of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Polar …

Oct 21, 2024 · The HVP was tested aboard USS Dewey in 2018 as part of a RIMPAC exercise to test the round against cruise missiles and other airborne targets. The HVP program, renamed “Gun-Launched Guided Projectile”, was cancelled in 2022. Now, Naval News has learned from Jim Miller, Vice President of Business Development at BAE Systems Combat Mission Systems, that the U.S. Navy is currently conducting ...

Apr 3, 2024 · As coalition forces under Operation Prosperity Guardian and Operation Aspides continue to face off against an endless deluge of drone and missile attacks from Houthis, conversations about the cost effectiveness of current hard-kill weapon systems have been reignited.. A possible cost efficient solution to this problem could be follow-on efforts from the US Navy’s High Energy Laser Counter ...

Nov 25, 2024 · “I take great pride in representing Wisconsin’s manufacturing economy and the workers who power it,” said the Honorable Tammy Baldwin, U.S. Senator, State of Wisconsin.When it comes to our ship building industry our workers have helped sustain America’s security for our national defense for generations.

Oct 13, 2024 · Previous satellite imagery of the new design at Bohai confirmed the presence of the pump-jet, a first for a Chinese submarine design, and strongly suggests presence also of a VLS in unknown configuration. Apart from those two features the new hull is notably more streamlined, including the sail, compared to previous variants of the class.