China is advancing its massive effort to transform its navy into a high-tech, global armada. American military planners are responding in similar fashion: ...

The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems over $70 million to upgrade Mk 45 5-inch naval gun systems and ancillary equipment.

China’s navy has commissioned a new-generation frigate as competition rises with the US and other regional powers, saying the ...

However, these advancements come with a significant price tag: the DDG (X) is estimated to cost US$4.4 billion per ship, far exceeding its predecessors. Construction will begin in 2032, with a ...

According to Global Firepower Index 2025, India is among the top 5 global military powers, placed fourth behind the US, ...

Its largest competitor, the US, has warned its ... combat command systems and firepower integration, “significantly enhancing overall performance,” the navy said. “With strong capabilities ...