A robotic torpedo-carrying ship is being developed for the Russian Navy. The UMV is supposed to be capable of autonomous detection and elimination of enemy submarines in Arctic latitudes and distant waters. "Work is currently underway at the design firm’s initiative to develop an unmanned craft designated to hunt down and eliminate adversary submarines…
The Torpedo in the Russian Navy: History and Present
By Pavel Rumyantsev Torpedoes represent the main weapon of the majority of submarines, one of the most efficient attack instruments at sea during wartime. Clearly, the capabilities of torpedoes as the main weapon of submarines are one of the factors determining the efficiency of submarines as a weapons system. TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF TORPEDOES…
The EU updates its PESCO security programs
The Council of the EU has adopted the fifth wave of collaborative projects within the framework of the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO). In total there are 11 new projects with 15 Member states participating. The projects cover six military domains and include critical capabilities. The updated list of projects under PESCO now stands at 68.…
CSTO Countries as Suppliers of Military Equipment
Russia, as a country with a well-developed defense industry, is the main supplier of armaments, military and special equipment for the needs of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) member states. However, challenges and threats associated with the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan require a rapid increase of capabilities to secure the CSTO borders, and…
Russian Navy to Receive Strategic Nuclear Sub in 2023
The Russian navy should receive the Project 955A (Borei-A) second serial-built strategic nuclear-powered submarine Generalissimus Suvorov in the first half of 2023 after trials at sea. According to the TASS state news agency, a source from the Russian Ministry of Defence reportedly said that "the nuclear-powered underwater cruiser Generalissimus Suvorov will be put afloat in…
Australia Cancels French Submarine Deal in Favour of US
Following of the formal declaration of the Australia-US-UK defence agreement, Australia has cancelled its procurement plan for twelve conventional submarines from French Naval Group in favour of nuclear-powered submarines from the United States and United Kingdom. On the 15th of September, American President Joe Biden announced a new working group with the United Kingdom…
Obnosov on the Results of KTRV in 2020
At the International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS-2021, the General Director of the Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Boris Obnosov met with media representatives. The head of the Corporation summed up the results of 2020 and voiced plans for the current year. Early July, Defense News published its annual ranking of top 100 global defence companies, among…
Serial Production of APR-3ME Starts
Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) has started the serial production of the latest APR-3ME air-to-submarine torpedoes, Boris Obnosov, General Director of KTRV, told TASS. “Serial production of the APR-3ME air-to-submarine missile has started. The first batch has been delivered,” Obnosov told Tass. According to the head of KTRV, work is in progress to develop new…
Magadan Submarine for the Pacific Fleet Launched
Admiralty Shipyards, a subsidiary of United Shipbuilding Corporation, has launched project 636.3 "Magadan" diesel-electric submarine for the Pacific Fleet. The launching ceremony took place on 26 March in Saint Petersburg. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. The series of Project 636.3 underwater combatants for the Pacific Fleet comprises three ships, namely, ‘Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy’ (the submarine…
TCG Istanbul (F-515) Turkey’s First Indigenous Vessel
On the 23rd of January Turkey launched its indigenous frigate TCG Istanbul (F-515). The vessel will be delivered to the Turkish Naval Forces Command in 2023, said Turkey's Anadolu Agency. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. The Istanbul Indigenous Frigate Launched is 113 metres long. It will be performing advanced air defense and surface warfare,…