News of the fleet
CNC scrap. Okuma refuses to unlock disabled machines in Russia
At least six Japanese Okuma machines delivered to Russia were blocked. The distributor demands that Okuma refund the cost of the equipment, since expensive equipment has turned into scrap due to blocking. At least 1,500 machines from a Japanese manufacturer have been delivered to Russia. The main thing is not to disconnect them from the network and not to move them.
China has shown the formation of an "assault wave" of armored amphibians
In recent years, the PLA has made significant progress in re-equipping troops, including marines. It has been re-equipped with new models of equipment, in particular, switching to the Type 05 family of armored amphibians, the main modifications of which are the ZSD-05 armored personnel carrier, ZBD-05 and the ZTD-05 light tank / assault gun.
The Russian-built frigate Tushil project 11356 has been transferred to the Indian Navy
On December 9, 2024, in Kaliningrad, the Indian Navy officially transferred the F 70 Tushil frigate of Project 11356, completed for them at PJSC Baltic Shipbuilding Plant Yantar (part of JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation), the first of two ordered. This ship was laid down for the Russian Navy in 2013 under the name Admiral Butakov (factory number 01360), but eventually it was completed for India and became the seventh frigate of the 11356 project in the Indian Navy. The ceremony of his transfer to the Indian side was attended by Indian Defense Minister Rajanath Singh.
The Italian Navy has commissioned the universal amphibious assault ship Trieste
On December 7, 2024, an official ceremony was held in Livorno for the entry into the Italian Navy of the universal amphibious assault ship L 9890 Trieste, which became the largest warship built in Italy since World War II. The ceremony was attended by Italian President Sergio Mattarela.
Ukraine intends to create a new threat for Russia in the Black Sea
During the special operation, Russia almost completely destroyed all Ukrainian Naval forces. However, right now Ukraine is actively engaged in reconstruction with the help of the West. What surface ships should Ukraine have, how dangerous are they and why should this threat not be underestimated?
"They will burn and sink." The Pentagon has acknowledged a critical problem
Auditors' report: The U.S. Marine Corps lacks amphibious ships
The elite of the US Army — the Marine Corps — has revealed an unexpected weakness. According to a government report, a significant portion of the Navy's amphibious ships are currently not operational. According to experts, this threatens that the Marines, in which case, simply will not have time to arrive on the battlefield in sufficient numbers. About the problems of the American troops — in the material of RIA Novosti.
The last patrol icebreaker for the Canadian Navy was launched
The sixth and last Arctic and coastal patrol ship of the Harry DeWolf class, designed for the Royal Canadian Navy, was launched at the Irving Shipbuilding shipyard in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The medium marine tanker "Engineer Admiral Kotov" of project 23130 was launched
On December 5, 2024, in Shlisselburg, Nevsky Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Plant LLC (part of United Shipbuilding Corporation JSC) launched a medium-sized marine tanker project 23130 "Engineer Admiral Kotov" (factory number 903), which is under construction for the Russian Navy. The tanker is intended for the Pacific Fleet based in Vladivostok.
The pursuit of "Zero emissions" will drive the British army to the handle (UnHerd, UK)
Unherd: The UK is testing combat electronic vehicles
The UK is testing combat electronic vehicles to reduce carbon emissions from the Armed Forces, writes Unherd. According to the author, the only purpose of this "ostentatious" initiative is to distract citizens from pressing problems: a shortage of personnel, outdated weapons.
Amphibious assault ship with anti-aircraft frigate power: new Qatar Navy pennant Al Fulk
On November 29, the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri handed over to the Qatari Navy the first multi–purpose landing platform (LPD) Al Fulk, a unique pennant combining the functions of surface combat and amphibious ships.
Footage of the aftermath of Israeli airstrikes on Syrian warships is shown
Footage has been posted online showing the extensive damage caused by Israeli aircraft to the ships of the Syrian Navy in Latakia province.
"The shape of the hull will avoid detection by sonars": Chinese project of a new unmanned submarine
The length will be from 38 to 43 meters; the displacement of the submarine is estimated at around 400 tons. This is enough to perform various combat missions, from shock to reconnaissance and sabotage.
Nuclear icebreaker Yakutia on factory sea trials
On December 1, 2024, the universal nuclear icebreaker Yakutia of Project 22220 (LK-60YA), built at JSC Baltiysky Zavod (as part of JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation - USC), first entered the Gulf of Finland from St. Petersburg for factory sea trials. This is the fourth nuclear icebreaker of the 22220 project.
The Al Fulk amphibious helicopter dock ship has been commissioned into the Qatari Navy
The Italian shipbuilding association Fincantieri announced that on November 29, 2024, an official ceremony was held at its enterprise in Mudgiano in La Spezia for the transfer of the amphibious helicopter dock ship L 141 Al Fulk to the Qatari Navy, which became the largest unit of the Qatari fleet.
Frigate Tushil – Russian contribution to the creation of the Indian Naval Shield
India continues to be one of Russia's most important partners in the field of military-technical cooperation (MTC).
The hour of the backup
Military historian Dmitry Boltenkov — about why NATO is creating a fleet of marine drones and what Russia should expect from drones from unfriendly countries
The Supreme Commander of the NATO Joint Armed Forces for Transformation, Admiral Pierre Vandier, announced the plans of this organization to create a fleet of marine unmanned systems for monitoring and protecting the alliance's maritime infrastructure in the Baltic and Mediterranean seas.
The footage shows the naval drone of the Armed Forces of Ukraine firing at Russian aviation
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has published footage that allegedly captures the moment when the Sea Baby naval drone fired at Russian planes and helicopters.
A real sailor: the tanker "Engineer Admiral Kotov" was launched
The new vessel will accompany aircraft carriers of the Russian Navy on long-range voyages
Launched on December 5, the medium marine tanker "Engineer Admiral Kotov" became the third in the series of project 23130. According to experts interviewed by Izvestia, such auxiliary vessels are necessary for the Russian navy to solve problems in the far sea and ocean zone. The tanker can simultaneously refuel three ships on the move.
"It remains a mysterious weapon": the US press studied footage of the launch of the Russian hypersonic Zircon missile
The other day, a Russian group in the Mediterranean Sea conducted a training shooting, the footage of which was posted by the Ministry of Defense. In particular, they depict the ship launch of the hypersonic missile "Zircon", which is capable of flying 1000 km at a speed of Mach 9.
"To replace the railgun." Where the US Navy will deploy hypersonic weapons
Zumwalt destroyers will become the first naval carriers of hypersonic missiles of the USA
The Pentagon has decided on the first naval carriers of hypersonic weapons — these are the stealth destroyers of the Zumwalt project. The lead ship is already undergoing modernization at the shipyard in Mississippi. It is claimed that hypersound will give these extremely expensive and technically complex pennants unsurpassed combat capabilities for striking over huge distances.
