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China confirms plans to build its fourth aircraft carrier. Inspired by the USS Gerald Ford

China confirms plans to build its fourth aircraft carrier. Inspired by the USS Gerald Ford

Currently equipped with two aircraft carriers in STOBAR configuration, the Indian Navy hopes to obtain a third, based on the INS Vikrant model, the first national design…

10. 03. 2024
EU launches naval mission in the Red Sea

EU launches naval mission in the Red Sea

EU foreign ministers approve a naval defence mission in the Red Sea. The aim is to restore and protect freedom of navigation in the area, which has been terrorised…

03. 03. 2024
Analyzing China's desert warships: A strategic move against the U.S. Navy

Analyzing China's desert warships: A strategic move against the U.S. Navy

In the vast expanse of the Taklamakan Desert in northwestern China, an unusual sight can be seen: replicas of US warships, including aircraft carriers and destroyers, nestled…

17. 01. 2024
Ukrainian pilots are currently undergoing F-16 training in Denmark

Ukrainian pilots are currently undergoing F-16 training in Denmark

In a significant development for Ukraine's military capabilities, six Ukrainian pilots are currently undergoing intensive training to fly F-16 fighter jets in Denmark. This marks the…

02. 01. 2024
Double the power for the French new generation aircraft carrier, the PANG

Double the power for the French new generation aircraft carrier, the PANG

With a displacement of almost 75,000 tonnes and much greater energy requirements, the future French aircraft carrier will be in a different category to the current Charles…

31. 12. 2023
Russia no longer controls the Black Sea. In four months it has lost a fifth of its fleet

Russia no longer controls the Black Sea. In four months it has lost a fifth of its fleet

In recent months, Ukraine has achieved significant success in weakening Russia's control over the Black Sea, particularly its Black Sea Fleet, which has been instrumental in Russian attacks…

30. 12. 2023
Chinese aircraft carrier catapult testing in context

Chinese aircraft carrier catapult testing in context

PLA Navy recently tested the electromagnetic catapult of the newest carrier. Although this does not mean that the carrier is ready to deploy, it is a huge step for the PLA…

22. 12. 2023
International mission launched to safeguard Red Sea shipping lanes

International mission launched to safeguard Red Sea shipping lanes

In a bold move to counteract the escalating attacks on ships in the Red Sea, the Pentagon, along with several international partners, has announced the establishment…

19. 12. 2023
U.S. Navy destroyer Mason comes to the rescue of stricken commercial ship in the Red Sea

U.S. Navy destroyer Mason comes to the rescue of stricken commercial ship in the Red Sea

In a dramatic rescue operation in the Red Sea, the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Mason rushed to the aid of a commercial ship that had been struck by a cruise missile…

12. 12. 2023
Chinese Ro-Ro ferries and potential military implications

Chinese Ro-Ro ferries and potential military implications

China is heavily investing in the civilian Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) ships for purely commercial purposes. However, in recent years, the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) explores…

25. 11. 2023
Malfunction on UK Nuclear-Armed Submarine Raises Safety Concerns

Malfunction on UK Nuclear-Armed Submarine Raises Safety Concerns

Four days ago, the BBC reported a significant incident involving a Royal Navy nuclear submarine, highlighting potential safety concerns in the UK's nuclear deterrent fleet. The…

24. 11. 2023
Troubles of US attack submarines and what it could mean for Europe?

Troubles of US attack submarines and what it could mean for Europe?

Nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs) from the United States are the backbone of the US strike potential around the world. However, in recent years and months, substantial news…

10. 11. 2023