Iran showcased another batch of new boats for the IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp). The exact number of new vessels in these parades needs to be taken with a pinch of salt.
This time a new missile boat stole the show...
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World Survey Of Underwater Attack Drones (OWA-AUVs)
A new trend in naval warfare are one-way-attack autonomous underwater vehicles (OWA-AUVs). These weaponized underwater vehicles combine the range and autonomy of AUVs with a warhead similar to a torpedo.
It is an area where the major powers, and the West in general, is lagging...
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Russia's BOSS Submarine Concept For Border Guards
Imagine a future where submarines prowl on the surface, launching aerial drones (UAVs) and engaging targets with gunfire and anti-tank missiles. It seems the antithesis of modern submarine operations.
The BOSS (Border and Offshore Submersible Sentry) submarine is a concept...
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Ukraine's SBU Reveals Rocket-Armed Sea Baby USV
Ukraine's SBU (Security Service of Ukraine) has revealed has shown evidence of 'Sea Baby' USVs (uncrewed surface vessels) shooting rockets or missiles.
These weapons could serve several purposes...
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Unusual Narco-Submarine Interdicted Off Colombia
The Colombian military interdicted a distinctive LPV (low profile vessel) in the Pacific on December 24.
The vessel was carrying 1,678 kilos of cocaine with an estimated value of $56,000,000...
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Ukraine's SBU Reveals Mamai Maritime Drone (USV)
Ukraine's SBU (Security Service of Ukraine) has revealed another type of maritime drone. The Mamai type is combat proven. It was used in the attacks on the Ropucha Class landing ship Olenegorsky Gornyak and the tanker Sig.
Both attacks, far away from Ukrainian controlled territory, inflicted significant damage....
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Maritime Drones (USVs) Of The Russo-Ukrainian War, 2022-23
USVs (uncrewed surface vessels) have been under development for navies for some years, but the war in the Black Sea has redefined them.
Ukraine in particular has exploited emerging communications technologies to create effective USVs...
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New Images Of U.S. Navy's Next Attack Submarine, SSNX
As is becoming customary, a video by an American submarine builder gives us the latest glimpse of future submarine projects. A video published by Electric Boat shows two graphics of the U.S. Navy’s next generation SSNX boat...
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Italian Midget Submarine under Construction In Romania For Undisclosed Customer
The Italians have a reputation for building small submarines. One is under construction in Romania. In Italian arms sales tradition of mystery and speculation, we know of the project but we do not know of the customer....
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Italian Firm Drass Reveals 'Ronda' XLUUV
Italian midget submarine builder Drass has shown some images of their XLUUV (extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicle) design. It appears to be designed for intelligence gathering and minelaying...
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