I was a warship captain and missile specialist. Here’s how we should arm the Navy
Nowadays it’s almost universal practice to just fire missiles vertically up from their holders – Vertical Launch System (VLS) ...
The Print on MSN2d
From competing to beating US in numbers and tonnage, here’s how China built its shipping empire
PLA Navy now fields more warships than US Navy and is on track to deploy 425-ship fleet by 2030, sustained by industrial base ...
USNI News9d
Report to Congress on Navy Constellation-class Frigate
The following is the March 4, 2025, Congressional Research Service report, Navy Constellation (FFG-62) Class Frigate Program: ...
Military.com4y
DDG 51 Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer
The Arleigh Burke-class MK-41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) will be upgraded to support SM-3 and newer variants of the SM missile family. Throughout their expected service life, DDG 51 ...
Janes9d
Japan begins installation of VLS on Mogami frigates
In a bid to improve the Mogami class's anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities, Japan has begun installing the vertical ...
Jane's Information Group23d
NAVDEX 2025: Aselsan conducts first test firing of Göksur missile system
The missile is developed in three variants: Göksur 100-N Vertical Launch System (VLS); Göksur 100-N/StA, which features a turret and has standalone capability; and Göksur 100-N, the new 20 ...
Shephard Media25d
Aselsan test-fires Turkey’s first indigenous naval defence missile
The missile system is available in multiple configurations, including the 100-N VLS (vertical launch system), the 100-N/StA (a turret system that can operate in standalone mode), and the100-N, (a new ...
Lowy Institute12d
China's naval growth goes vertical
Under the terms of the 2024 Enhanced Lethality Surface Combatant Review, once Australia acquires the future Hunter-class frigate and the six large optionally-crewed surface vessels, the RAN will ...