The revelation in 2004 regarding the existence of Initiative 362, launched in complete secrecy a year earlier, hindered South Korea's ambition to equip its naval forces with nuclear attack submarines (SSNs). However, this initiative was not abandoned. In light of escalating regional tensions, particularly due to North Korea's nuclear developments, South Korea has continued to pursue its goals in submarine capabilities.
In 2021, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (Försvarets materielverk – FMV) awarded Kockums, a subsidiary of Saab, a contract to conduct studies under the "Next Generation Surface Combatant" program, also known as the Luleå class. This initiative aims to construct five corvettes to replace the aging Visby class vessels.
Swedish Navy's Proposal for Four Defense Frigates
The Swedish Navy has proposed the acquisition of four defense and intervention frigates for France,...
In December, the announcement was made regarding a new class of ships weighing between 30,000 to 40,000 tons – the "Trump class" – which will be launched by the US Navy, thus revitalizing the battleship concept thirty years after the retirement of the Iowa class. This program has been deemed too costly and...
The future battleship of the US Navy will feature a nuclear propulsion system, based on that of...
In 2021, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (Försvarets materielverk – FMV) awarded Kockums, a subsidiary of Saab, a contract to conduct studies under the...
In December, the announcement was made regarding a new class of ships weighing between 30,000 to 40,000 tons – the "Trump class" – which...
One month after the implementation of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, negotiations aimed at achieving a peace agreement remain stalled. The...
In March, the German Ministry of Defense announced its intention to order four MEKO A-200 DEU frigates from TKMS as a contingency plan in...
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