Naval Warfare

US Navy inks $3.4B deal for 17 P-8s for Canada, Germany

US Navy inks $3.4B deal for 17 P-8s for Canada, Germany
US Navy inks $3.4B deal for 17 P-8s for Canada, Germany

The deal will see 14 new planes go to Canada and three to Germany.

With Somalia naval defense deal, Turkey eyes power projection, future business: Analysts

With Somalia naval defense deal, Turkey eyes power projection, future business: Analysts
With Somalia naval defense deal, Turkey eyes power projection, future business: Analysts

The deal may have been announced in response to tensions in east Africa, but analysts told Breaking Defense it fits with Turkey’s long investment in the region and its aim to be a maritime player beyond its shores.

In South Korea, Del Toro courts major shipbuilders to set up shop in US

In South Korea, Del Toro courts major shipbuilders to set up shop in US
In South Korea, Del Toro courts major shipbuilders to set up shop in US

Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro in public has frequently referenced potential subsidies for foreign shipbuilders who establish stateside operations.

With a year-long CR a real possibility, the service under secretaries sound the alarm

With a year-long CR a real possibility, the service under secretaries sound the alarm
With a year-long CR a real possibility, the service under secretaries sound the alarm

One of the under secretaries compared the damage of a year-long continuing resolution to the effects of sequestration in 2013.

SLCM-N and the deterrence value of ambiguity

SLCM-N and the deterrence value of ambiguity
SLCM-N and the deterrence value of ambiguity

In this op-ed, Kyle Balzer argues that developing a new nuclear sea-launched cruise missile is imperative to deterring China and Russia.

Why the European Union and United States are leading ‘parallel’ security operations in the Red Sea

Why the European Union and United States are leading ‘parallel’ security operations in the Red Sea
Why the European Union and United States are leading ‘parallel’ security operations in the Red Sea

The EU opted to start its own maritime security force in the Red Sea, despite a months-long established American-led effort. Analysts see evidence of fissures between Western partners.

Navy seeking to rapidly prototype new air-launched, stand-off missile

Navy seeking to rapidly prototype new air-launched, stand-off missile
Navy seeking to rapidly prototype new air-launched, stand-off missile

The service wants to produce up to 500 rounds per year and field an early version in fiscal year 2027.

‘Historic day’ sees Sweden on brink of NATO entry after clearing final Hungarian hurdle

‘Historic day’ sees Sweden on brink of NATO entry after clearing final Hungarian hurdle
‘Historic day’ sees Sweden on brink of NATO entry after clearing final Hungarian hurdle

With the Hungarian vote, all NATO members have supported Sweden’s bid, clearing the way for Stockholm to join the alliance.

Singapore’s ST Engineering seeks to boost defense exports: cyber, ammo, ships

Singapore’s ST Engineering seeks to boost defense exports: cyber, ammo, ships
Singapore’s ST Engineering seeks to boost defense exports: cyber, ammo, ships

Breaking Defense talks with Chua Jin Kiat, executive vice president for international defense for ST Engineering, about the company’s foreign sales goals.

Navy awards HII $1.2B contract to overhaul long-sidelined sub Boise

Navy awards HII $1.2B contract to overhaul long-sidelined sub Boise
Navy awards HII $1.2B contract to overhaul long-sidelined sub Boise

Originally launched in 1991, Boise has sat in port since 2017 due to a series of delays that denied it a timely availability at a public shipyard.

Ukraine war turns 2: Lessons learned and what comes next

Ukraine war turns 2: Lessons learned and what comes next
Ukraine war turns 2: Lessons learned and what comes next

On the two year anniversary of the war, the Breaking Defense team has assembled a series of pieces on the state of the conflict across multiple domains, what might come in year three, and what lessons the US has learned from the conflict. 

Japanese MoD makes first appearance at foreign airshow, seeking arms exports

Japanese MoD makes first appearance at foreign airshow, seeking arms exports
Japanese MoD makes first appearance at foreign airshow, seeking arms exports

Japan brought 14 companies to the Singapore Airshow, the first non-Japanese airshow the government has displayed arms at since loosening export controls.

ST Engineering unveils infantry fighting vehicle, cites Marine interest in ground effect craft

ST Engineering unveils infantry fighting vehicle, cites Marine interest in ground effect craft
ST Engineering unveils infantry fighting vehicle, cites Marine interest in ground effect craft

“The US Marines have discussed our 10-seater,” Leon Tan, general manager at ST Engineering told Breaking Defense.

UAE’s EDGE Group and Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri stand up $32 billion JV

UAE’s EDGE Group and Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri stand up $32 billion JV
UAE’s EDGE Group and Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri stand up $32 billion JV

EDGE will control 51 percent of the joint venture, giving it the right to produce Fincantierri’s ships for the region.