Hanwha Aerospace Develops Vertical Launch System for Korean Aegis Destroyer
South Korea has completed the development of its next-generation vertical launch system, the KVLS-II, led by Hanwha Aerospace and backed by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). DAPA announced on the 25th that it held a ceremony in Changwon marking the conclusion of the five-year project, which cost 71 billion won...
Poland Weighs Six Foreign Bids for New Submarines
Poland is evaluating six international offers to supply a new class of submarines, Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz
Netherlands, Belgium Acquire New Alunaut Boats to Replace Aging Fleet
The Royal Netherlands Navy has officially launched the new Alunaut vessel, which replaces the decades-old Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) 700. The
U.K. Royal Navy Commissions Sixth Astute-class Nuclear Submarine ‘HMS Agamemnon’
The U.K
China’s Fujian Aircraft Carrier Achieves First Catapult Launch with Stealth J-35, Heavy...
Chinas first domestically built electromagnetic catapult-equipped aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has completed its first catapult-assisted takeoff and arrested landing training involving the J-15T heavy fighter jet, J-35 stealth fighter jet, and KJ-600 early warning aircraft, the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Navy announced Monday. The
Greece Moving Forward with Fourth FDI Frigate Procurement
Greece has taken a decisive step in modernizing its navy with the procurement of a fourth FDI frigate, named Themistocles, the Greek government announced following a recent meeting of the Governmental Council for Foreign Affairs and Defense chaired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Defense Minister Nikos Dendias confirmed that Themistocles will be built to the upgraded Belharra Standard 2++ specification, providing enhanced capabilities over the previously planned Standard 2 vessels
Saab-Led Consortium to Develop NATO's Underwater Battlespace Project
NATO has selected the Saab-led MANGROVE consortium to lead the Allied Underwater Battlespace Mission Network (AUWB-MN) project.
Indonesia Approves $450M Deal to Take over Italy’s Retired Aircraft Carrier: Report...
Indonesia has reportedly cleared a $450 million financing plan to acquire the retired Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi. The Ministry of National Development Planning authorized external loans through export credit agencies, bilateral lenders, or private institutions to cover the vessels purchase and its operational systems,
French Navy’s First FDI Frigate Completes Sea Trials Ahead of Navy Acceptance...
The Amiral Ronarc'h, the lead of the five Defense and Intervention Frigates (FDI), has completed sea trials and will start French Navy acceptance process in October 2025, as
Spanish Navy Launches First F-110 Frigate Bonifaz at Ferrol Shipyard
The Spanish Nav
Rheinmetall to Acquire Naval Vessels Lürssen in Germany
Rheinmetall has agreed to take over Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL BV & Co. KG, Bremen-Vegesack) and its subsidiaries, the shipbuilding arm of the family-owned group that is involved in military ships
France Begins Production of M51.4 Nuclear Missile for Next-Generation Submarines
France began production of the M51.4 strategic nuclear ballistic missile, which will arm current Le Triomphant-class submarines as well as the third-generation SNLE-3G submarines in production
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