EXCLUSIVE: HII lifts the veil on secretive Dark Sea Labs tech integration office
“Our Dark Sea Labs team enables what no single HII division can do on its own,” Eric Chewning, a senior executive at HII, told Breaking Defense.
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Saildrone taps retired 3-star admiral John Mustin as president
Mustin served in the US Navy for 34 years and retired in September 2024.
‘Secretary-level and above’ officials ‘working’ F/A-XX fighter decision: Acting CNO
“I don’t want to get ahead of the contract decision, but I will tell you we need F/A-XX in the United States Navy just like the Air Force says,” Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James Kilby said.
Israeli firm Rafael, General Atomics ink deal to produce ‘Bullseye’ missile stateside
Bullseye will leverage the design of Rafael’s Ice Breaker missile.
India’s Military Space Doctrine: Strategic Evolution & Future Vision; Doctrine To Be Ready In 3 Months
India is poised to formally establish its military presence in space with the imminent release of a dedicated Military Space Doctrine and National Space Policy within the next two to three months. The announcement, made by Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan, represents a significant milestone in India’s evolving space strategy and comes amid increasing focus on defence-space collaboration across
Indian Navy Provides Critical Medical Aid To Pakistani Crew Member On Dhow Off Oman Coast
The Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Trikand provided critical medical aid to a severely injured Pakistani crew member aboard a fishing vessel in the Arabian Sea.On April 4, INS Trikand intercepted a distress call from the Iranian dhow Al Omeedi, operating approximately 350 nautical miles east of the Oman coast.The injured crew member, a Pakistani national from the Baloch community, had
Tri-Services All Women Sailing Expedition Flags Off From Mumbai For Seychelles
A tri-services all-women sailing expedition was flagged off from Mumbai on April 7, 2025, marking a significant milestone in women empowerment and inter-services camaraderie. The team comprises 11 officers from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, who will sail to Seychelles in their first international expedition aboard the IASV Triveni. This journey is a precursor to a planned global
Stealth Frigate INS Tarkash Undertakes Passex With New Zealand Navy In Gulf of Aden
The Indian Navy’s stealth frigate, INS Tarkash, recently participated in a Passage Exercise (Passex) with the Royal New Zealand Navy’s Anzac-class frigate, HMNZS Te Kaha, in the Gulf of Aden on April 4, 2025.This exercise was part of the culmination of the New Zealand-led Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150) Joint Focused Operation ANZAC Tiger, which ran from March 27 to April 4. The Passex included
India’s Strategic Naval Expansion: Development of Nuclear Submarine Base In Andhra Pradesh And Advanced Fleet
India is significantly advancing its naval infrastructure with the impending commissioning of a new strategic naval base for nuclear submarines in Andhra Pradesh by 2026, while simultaneously upgrading its Karwar base on the western seaboard.The first phase of the Rambilli-based Project Varsha is nearing completion, featuring sophisticated underground pens and tunnel networks designed to allow
Anduril unveils torpedo-launching ‘Copperhead’ underwater drone
The announcement follows a flurry of similar industry product debuts focused on unmanned systems.