France and Sweden have bolstered their military relationship in recent years, sharing a range of equipment including the NH90 helicopter, Bonus munitions, the AT4F2 rocket, and the high-mobility BvS10 vehicle. This collaboration has been exemplified by the deployment of Swedish special forces in the Sahel as part of Operation Takuba.
In June 2023, the Netherlands and Belgium confirmed the ASWF (Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigate) program by notifying shipbuilder Damen, in partnership with Thales Nederland, of an order for four next-generation frigates totaling €4 billion. For Belgium, this program is intended to replace its two aging anti-submarine frigates.
However, with the ASWF program facing significant challenges, Belgium risks being without frigate capabilities for several years.
In June 2020, the bow of the nuclear attack submarine Perle was devastated by a fire while it was in dry dock in Toulon for a major technical stop. Given the extent of the damage, this vessel might never have returned to sea. However,...
This article discusses how, since 1993, the nuclear attack submarine Perle has spent the equivalent of 12 years submerged.
In June 2023, the Netherlands and Belgium confirmed the ASWF (Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigate) program by notifying shipbuilder Damen, in partnership with Thales Nederland, of...
Following the cancellation of its order for twelve French-designed Shortfin Barracuda submarines due to the AUKUS pact signed in September 2021, Australia is set...
In 2020, the South Korean Ministry of Defense placed an order for twelve MH-60R Seahawk naval helicopters, equipped with advanced anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare...
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