Spanish Navantia to launch two Corvettes for the Saudi Navy
Navantias San Fernando shipyard held the keel-laying event for the seventh corvette it is building for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) on May 8. The ship, Construction No
Turkey’s Latest Unmanned Submarine Can Launch Heavy Torpedo
Turkish firm STM showcased its newly developed Extra Large Class Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (XLUUV), “TENGİZ,” for the first time at SAHA 2026. The “TENGİZ” stands out with its heavy torpedo launching capability, long mission duration, high level of autonomy, and "mothership" concept
Naval Group, Greek METLEN to Collaborate in Building Submarines and Warships
Naval Group and Greek firm M Technologies signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) Thursday to explore future collaboration in the field of submarine and surface ship projects. This MoU marks a further step in strengthening an already established partnership, positioning M Technologies, a part of METLEN as a strategic partner within...
China's first Type 076 Amphibious Assault Ship to test Fighter Jet, Helicopter...
China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, has departed Shanghai for the South China Sea for cross-regional trials and training which will involve helicopter and fighter jet take-off and landing. The South China Sea's complex climate and sea conditions provide an ideal setting to evaluate the vessel's propulsion and...
Rheinmetall Begins Serial Production of Kraken K3 Unmanned Surface Vessel
Series production of the Kraken K3 Scout unmanned surface vessel (USV) has begun at Rheinmetalls Blohm+Voss site in Hamburg. Depending on the configuration, the vessels can be used for maritime surveillance, protection of critical infrastructure, or as weapons carriers in military operations
French DGA Launches Third Force Supply Ship
The "logistics fleet" (Flotlog) program reached a major milestone in April 2026 with the launching of the force supply vessel (BRF), Émile Bertin with a view to delivery to the French Navy in 2027. The BRF ships which were ordered in 2019 from a consortium (GME) composed of Chantiers de l'Atlantique and Naval Group
Japan to Supply 11 Frigates to Australia in its Biggest Ever Arms...
Japan on Saturday signed an agreement with Australia to supply the first three of a planned fleet of 11 upgraded Mogami-class frigates to the Australian Navy, marking the largest defense export contract in Japans history. Signed in Melbourne by Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and his Australian counterpart, Richard Marles, the deal whose value was not specified, but estimated at $10-$15 billion
Pakistan Navy Tests Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile Against Moving Sea Target
The Pakistan Navy has successfully tested its sea-launched anti-ship ballistic missile, which some reports say is called “SMASH” against a moving target at sea. Capable of reaching hypersonic speeds, SMASH is considered among the most advanced anti-ship missile systems in the region
German TKMS, Spanish Navantia in MoU to Pitch Submarines Projects to NATO
German TKMS AG and Spanish Navantia S.A
World’s largest All-electric Smart Container Ship Starts Maiden Voyage in China
The world's largest pure electric intelligent container vessel, the 10,000-ton Ningyuan Diankun, set sail on Wednesday from the Ningbo-Zhoushan Port bound for the Zhapu Port area in China marking the official start of its commercial operations. Developed by Ningbo Ocean Shipping Co, the Ningyuan Diankun measures 127
Australian Navy Sets Up New Unit for Unmanned Operations
The Australian Navy has created the Maritime Autonomous Systems Unit (MASU), to accelerate the development of maritime autonomous systems for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and strike missions. The unit will operate multiple complementary capabilities, including the Ghost Shark extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle (XL-UUV), Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessel (USV) and the Speartooth large uncrewed underwater vehicle (LUUV)
Former Swedish Signals Intelligence Ship Being Modified to Monitor Underwater Infrastructure
The decommissioned Swedish signals intelligence ship HMS Orion will be refitted as a platform for experimentally driven capability development with a focus on monitoring critical underwater infrastructure and the ability to create redundancy in seaborne signals intelligence. The vessel is currently undergoing a comprehensive overhaul to become seaworthy again
Australia Sells A$2.5 billion Over the Horizon Radar to Canada
Diehl Defence Hands Over First Unit of IRIS-T Air Defense System to...
Genocidal Intent Behind Israel Killing Palestinian Children: UN Report
KNDS Delivers First Fully Modernized LEOPARD 2 SWE Tanks to Sweden
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