China intends to sell domestic designed and developed guided-missile frigates to Russia as a substitute for the obsolete vessels currently in service with the Russian Navy. It is the first time ever that China is trying to sell a sophisticated domestically developed defense system to a major technological and military power, like Russia. The vessel… Continue reading CHINA TRIES TO SELL TO RUSSIA TYPE 054A GUIDED MISSILE FRIGATES
IRAN SENDS TWO NAVY VESSELS TO THE STRAITS OF BAB EL-MANDAB
After a failed attempt to resupply the Shi’ite Houthi units with ammunition and new weapon systems the Iranian Navy sent two vessels to the Straits of Bab el-Mandab in order to protect commercial ships. According to the official announcement of the operation by the head of the Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayari the two… Continue reading IRAN SENDS TWO NAVY VESSELS TO THE STRAITS OF BAB EL-MANDAB
NEW INNOVATIVE OPV FROM DAMEN
A new 2nd generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) was presented by Damen during the annual OPVs and Corvettes Asia Pacific conference in Singapore. The new OPV is highly efficient and versatile and it uses the Axe hull shape design which allows the vessel to achieve speeds up to 25/26 knots due to reduced water resistance.… Continue reading NEW INNOVATIVE OPV FROM DAMEN