Philippine Navy Joins First Submarine Rescue Drill in Turkey Exercise
The Philippine Fleet Submarine Group joined a multinational submarine search-and-rescue exercise in Turkey for the first time, marking a new step in its collaboration with international partners. The event, called
Spain Advances F110 Frigate Program with F113 Build Start, F112 Keel Laid
Navantias shipyard in Ferrol, A Coruña, marked two milestones in the Spanish Navys F110 frigate program last Friday, with the start of construction on the third ship in the series, F113 ‘Menéndez de Avilés, and the keel laying of the second ship, F112 ‘Roger de Lauria. Both events were held ahead...
Kim Jong-un Attends Launch of 5,000-Ton Destroyer at North Korean Naval Shipyard
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attended a launch ceremony for a newly built 5,000-ton multipurpose destroyer on April 25, according to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). The event was held at the Nampo Shipyard and marked the anniversary of the founding of the first armed forces of the Korean...
Poland to Create “Drone Army” Consisting of Unmanned Aerial, Ground and Maritime...
Poland has announced the creation of a new "drone army" consisting of unmanned aerial, ground, surface, and underwater systems, as part of a broader strategy to modernize its armed forces and strengthen national defense capabilities. The
South Korea Aims to Leapfrog in Global Submarine Tech Development
The South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) hosted the “
Netherlands to Upgrade Apache/Chinook Helicopters, Acquire Maritime Drones and Armored Vehicles
The Netherlands is moving forward with a major military modernization effort that includes the acquisition of maritime drones, armored tracked vehicles, and upgrades to key helicopters, the Ministry of Defence
Danish Political Parties Agree to $612M Naval Fleet Augmentation Plan
The Danish Government and opposition parties agreed to a
Indonesia to Intensify Frigate Acquisition Talks with Japan
Indonesia is ramping up high-level talks with Japan over the joint development and production of a customized variant of Japanese Mogami-class frigates for its navy, the countrys ambassador to Tokyo has confirmed. Speaking to
Fincantieri, thyssenkrupp Partner on Philippine Submarine Bid
Fincantieri and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems have announced a new strategic alliance aimed at delivering
Black Sea Mine Countermeasures Group Completes First Activation under Bulgarian Command
The first 2025 activation of the Mine Countermeasures Group in the Black Sea (MCM Black Sea) was completed on April 16
Finnish Firm to Develop Attack Boats for Latvian, Lithuanian Navies
Finnish company Marine Alutech will build fast multipurpose attack boats for Latvia and Lithuania under a
French DGA Orders 5000 Combat Surveillance Drones from Harmattan AI
Ukraine-made Guided Bombs Used for the First Time to Attack Russian Positions
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...
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