Russian Enterprise Reveals Unmanned Boat that Can Carry Attack Drones
A Russian ship design centre has developed an unmanned boat, the Svarog 1.0, with an operational range of up to 500 km, the Svarog Research and Production Center told Russian media
Saab, Polish PGZ Group to Collaborate on Submarines, Warships, Ocean Drones
Saab entered into a Strategic Collaboration Agreement in the naval domain with the PGZ Group, Poland's largest defence corporation on Tuesday In the agreement, both companies express their interest in collaborating on the service and lifecycle support of surface vessels and submarines, integrating PGZ Groups naval domain entities into Saabs supply...
Mitsubishi Orders Raytheon Self-Defence System for Australia’s Mogami -Class Frigates
Raytheon has been awarded a contract by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) to provide
US Navy to Decommission 46 Ships, Submarines and Aircraft Carriers Over the...
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US Ohio-class Submarine Surfacing Near Gibraltar Tied to Trump’s Threat Against Iran?...
The Ohio-class nuclear submarine, USS Alaska, carrying the Trident II D5 ballistic missiles arrived in Gibraltar yesterday sparking speculation that its presence is linked to President Trumps threat to attack Iran. Donald Trump has threatened that Iran will be “blown off the face of the earth” if it attacks US vessels...
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 Naval Groups supply chain
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 power systems, as well as helicopter operations such as takeoffs and landings, Zhang Junshe, Chinese military affairs expert, was quoted as saying by the Global Times
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
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
First Use of Unmanned Kamikaze Boat by the U.S. in Attack...
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