RAAF to Upgrade P-8A Poseidon Fleet to Increment 3 Block...
Milivox analysis: The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is set to upgrade its fleet of Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to the latest Increment 3 Block 2 configuration. This...
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Lockheed S-3 Viking: The “War Hoover” Anti-Submarine Workhorse
Nicknamed the “War Hoover” for its vacuum-like engine whine and relentless submarine-hunting role, the Lockheed S-3 Viking was a cornerstone of U.S. Navy carrier-based anti-submarine warfare (ASW) from the 1970s...
Indonesian Navy Commissions First Hybrid-Propulsion Warship: A Strategic Leap in...
Indonesia has taken a significant step toward modernizing its naval forces with the commissioning of KRI Bung Karno (369), the country’s first warship equipped with hybrid propulsion. The vessel is...
Cochin Shipyard Delivers First Anti-Submarine Shallow Water Craft to Indian...
The Indian Navy has taken delivery of its first indigenously built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), named INS Arnala. Designed for littoral anti-submarine operations and built by Cochin Shipyard...
Germany to Receive First NH90 Sea Tiger ASW Helicopter by...
Germany is expected to receive its first NH90 Sea Tiger anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter by the end of 2025. Developed as a navalized variant of the NHIndustries NH90 platform, this...
Italy Launches M3A Program to Revive Maritime Patrol and Anti-Submarine...
Italy has officially launched the “M3A” (Maritime Advanced Multimission Aircraft) program aimed at restoring its full-spectrum maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities. The initiative signals a strategic pivot by...
UK Launches Procurement Phase for Atlantic Net ASW and ISR...
The United Kingdom has taken its first concrete steps toward acquiring a new undersea surveillance system as part of NATO’s Atlantic Net initiative. Designed to bolster anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and...
France to Procure Airbus A321 Maritime Patrol Aircraft in 2026...
France is preparing to modernize its maritime patrol aviation capabilities by ordering a new fleet of Airbus A321-based Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) in 2026. The move will eventually replace the...
Philippine Navy to Equip Future Offshore Patrol Vessels with Towed...
The Philippine Navy is taking a significant step toward bolstering its undersea warfare capabilities by integrating towed array sonar systems into its future offshore patrol vessels (OPVs). This move reflects...
Taiwan’s NiKA Undersea Surveillance System: Strategic Edge in Maritime Domain...
At the 2023 Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition (TADTE), Taiwan introduced the NiKA undersea surveillance system—a modular and scalable solution designed to monitor maritime activity through a network of...