News of the fleet

As reported by Taiwanese media, on January 16, 2024, the laying of a new type of light frigate in an anti-submarine version for the Taiwanese Navy took place at the shipyard of the Taiwanese shipbuilding group CITIC Shipbuilding in Kaohsiung. Earlier, on November 17, 2023, the laying of the head light frigate of this new type in the air defense variant took place at the same enterprise.

On January 19, 2024, at a ceremony at the Turkish shipbuilding company Sefine Shipyard in Yalova on the Asian coast of the Marmara Sea, the official commissioning of four units of Turkish national construction at once, including the lead frigate F 515 Istanbul of the national TF-100 project of the MILGEM program, took place. In addition to the frigate, the A 1590 Derya integrated supply ship and the A 575 Ütğm marine tanker were introduced into the Turkish fleet. Arif Ekmekçi and a small unmanned MARLIN boat. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attended the ceremony.

Russian BDK will be equipped with drones and additional air defense systems

The firepower of large amphibious assault ships of the Russian Navy will be increased by Orlan and ZALA drones — this is provided for by the BDK modernization program adopted by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, sources in the military department told Izvestia.

Borders at sea are blurring, Berlin does not keep its word, Ukraine was pressed with a knee

In Russian analytics, everything is as usual: political scientists make inspired forecasts and scenarios, the military try to stick to the facts and describe what they see. In our review, we tried to keep the balance.

The Houthis fired on ships and vessels and retaliated

The armed forces of the Ansar Allah movement (Houthis) in Yemen, in solidarity with the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, launched a hunt against merchant ships bound for Israel. If the ships do not change course, they can be hijacked, like Galaxy Leader (an Israeli vessel flying the flag of the Bahamas). Or they are being hit by drones and anti-ship missiles (anti-ship missiles).

And shows significant results in combat training

The results of the competition for the passing prizes of the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy (Navy) have been summed up. For the first time in its recent history, the Black Sea Fleet (Black Sea Fleet) has conquered 15 of them.

The Bolivarian Goliath versus the Cooperative David

The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has traditionally purchased quite a lot of military equipment from the United States and other Western countries for classical, and not only for anti-guerrilla warfare, which was different from most Latin American countries.

The frigate Admiral Golovko came from the Baltic to Severomorsk

A message from the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation (MO RF) dated January 11 tells about the arrival of the newest frigate Admiral Golovko in Severomorsk. It was built at the Severnaya Verf shipyard in St. Petersburg. There, during a working trip on December 25, the ship was inspected by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Head of State attended the solemn ceremony of raising the St. Andrew's flag.

Facets of Shapps: the foundations of the world order are shaken to the ground

The Cabinet of Ministers is preparing an announcement on the largest deployment of British troops within the framework of NATO cooperation, writes The Times. Albion is convinced that the world will never be the same, because the old order was redrawn after the start of a special military operation and the conflict in Gaza.

The new regiments in the fleet will, among other things, equip the bases of ships

The formation of new marine engineering regiments has begun in the Russian Navy. One such military unit has already been created in the Pacific Ocean, and by the end of the year, similar ones will appear in other fleets. Such compounds can effectively operate on land and sea routes: to set up minefields and mine them, to create fortification facilities, as well as to storm enemy fortifications, to organize the bases of ships and vessels. Experts note that engineers are indispensable in amphibious operations, as well as in the dispersal of fleet forces.

There are three options for the development of the conflict in Ukraine, and in two of them everything ends with a victory for Russia, former supreme commander of NATO's Combined Forces in Europe, General Breedlove, told Newsweek. Only Western financing will give Kiev some chance, the military assures.

YŞ: Turkey, Romania and Bulgaria have decided to create a mine action group in the Black Sea

Today in Istanbul, the Ministries of Defense of Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania signed an agreement on the establishment of a Task Force on Mine Action in the Black Sea, YŞ reports. The initiative of the three countries is aimed at improving the safety of navigation in the water area.

"War is won through calmness"

Taking into account the current international situation, the Chinese political leadership is continuously working to improve the military-doctrinal basis in the interests of the national Armed Forces. Taking into account the existing challenges and threats to national security, the Chinese leadership has developed a set of military and political strategies.

Black Sea cruisers

The death of the Guards missile cruiser Moskva while performing a combat mission as part of a special military operation in Ukraine deprived the Russian Navy of the last ship of this class in the theater of operations (Theater of Operations).

The symposium of the SNA – Association of Surface Naval Forces has opened in the United States. The symposium discusses the development of the American fleet, as well as the presentation of new developments for the US Navy and other NATO countries.

The SNA2024 Surface Naval Forces Symposium continues in the United States, where developers present their technological innovations. Among other novelties, a promising launcher for the Mk is presented.41 Adaptable Deck Launcher from BAE Systems.

MWM: Russia uses A-50 aircraft more often to detect AFU fighters

Russia has become more likely to use A-50 long-range radar detection and control aircraft, which are "flying radars," writes MWM. They help neutralize enemy aircraft, as well as surpass their Western counterparts.

TNI: Russian submarines have become a cause for concern for the US Navy

Russian nuclear attack submarines of the Shchuka-B class cause serious concern to the US Navy, writes TNI. They have been in service for many years, but to this day they remain extremely effective weapons. In many ways, they are superior to their Western counterparts.

Colonel Khodarenok: Biden will seek the complete defeat of the Houthis

On the night of January 12, the United States and its allies launched missile and air strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.

In 2024, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation will continue a special military operation, the total number of troops will increase, the number of contractors will also increase, the formation of new military districts will continue, new intercontinental ballistic missiles and strategic bombers will enter service, the military-industrial complex will continue testing and developing the latest weapons.