First Use of Unmanned Kamikaze Boat by the U.S. in Attack...
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the first use of a kamikaze naval drones to strike Iranian targets on the night of July 12. “CENTCOM forces struck Iranian military air-defense systems, coastal radar sites, missile and drone capabilities, and small boats using U
Japan to Explore Airbus’ Eurodrone as Maritime Surveillance Anti-submarine Warfare Craft
Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kawasaki Heavy Industries to work on a Japanese anti-submarine warfare variant of the U950 Eurodrone, Europes first Large Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS). Japan has held observer status in the Eurodrone programme since 2023
Poland to Acquire Three A26 Submarines from Saab for $4.8 Billion
Sweden and Poland have reached an agreement on Polands procurement of three A26 submarines from Saab. Under the agreement, Poland will lease the Swedish HMS Södermanland submarine until 2032
Naval Group Delivers Fourth Nuclear Powered Submarine to French Navy
Naval Group delivered the SSN De Grasse, the fourth of six nuclear-powered attacks submarines to the French Navy on June 24. Benefiting from feedback gained from the first three submarines of the program, the delivery of the SSN De Grasse comes exactly four months after the submarines first sea trials
Indian Navy to Commission Stealt Frigate, Anti-submarine Craft, Hydrographic Survey Vessel
The Indian Navy is scheduled to commission three indigenously built frontline platforms – Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, and Agray – in Kolkata on 21 Jun 2026. Designed by the Indian Navys Warship Design Bureau and constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, the vessels represent key operational capabilities across maritime combat, hydrographic surveying, and anti-submarine warfare
Russian firm Presents Counter-UAV System to Defeat Sea Drones at Fleet 2026...
At the Russian Fleet 2026 Maritime Defense Show, the Shvabe Holding Company, a subsidiary of Rostec, presented a prototype of a counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system that automatically guides interceptor drones to their targets. This innovative solution will ensure the safety of maritime waters and coastal infrastructure, Rostec said in a release
Despite Ukrainian Drone Threats Russia Going Ahead with Fleet 2026 Arms Fair...
Even as Ukrainian drones have attacked ships near Kronstadt in recent weeks, Russian MoD is going ahead with the Fleet 2026 naval and air show in Kronstadt starting June 10. Arms exporter Rosoboronexport will be presenting the unmanned boats Briz, BEK-6, and Unmanned Water System for the first time
After Australia, Korea Next in Line to Acquire Nuclear-powered Submarines
As Australia is concertizing plans to acquire three-used Virginia Class submarine, South Korea has initiated talks with the U.S
Spanish Navantia to Localize Warship Parts Production in Saudi Arabia
Navantia has signed with the Ministry of Defence of Saudi Arabia a follow-on support contract for services associated to the life cycle support of the first batch of five corvettes already delivered, with a duration of five years. The agreement comprises a localization plan that includes training, transfer of knowledge for spare parts to be produced in the Kingdom, among others, as part of the localization commitment with the Kingdom
Malaysia Considering Turkish, U.S. Anti-ship Missiles After Norway Cancels NSM Deal
Malaysia is considering anti-ship missiles made by Turkey and the U.S
Sweden Selects Naval Group to Supply Four FDI Frigates
Sweden today announced the selection of Naval Group's Frégate de Défense et d'Intervention (FDI) for the Swedish Navy's Lulea frigate acquisition program. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Defense Minister Pál Jonsson announced the selection during a press conference aboard the Visby-class corvette Harnosand, moored in Skeppsbron
Ukraine Pulls Off World’s First Unmanned Amphibious Assault
IRGC Strikes Two Super Tankers in Strait of Hormuz, 5 Killed in...
Houtis Fire Missiles at Saudi Airport after Riyadh Bombs Yemen’s Sanaa Airport...
Iran Blockade Back, Now U.S. to Charge 20% Hormuz Transit Fee
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles