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
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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...
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
Russia to hold International Maritime Defense Show in Kronshtadt on June 10-14
The International Maritime Defense Show ‘Fleet 2026 will take place in the Naval Glory Museum in the Russian city of Kronshtadt on June 10-14, TASS reported. The show is a major naval event that attracts the attention of both domestic and foreign participants
Damen Launches First Europe-built Drone Carrier for Portugal
The launch of the lead unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) carrier, the NRP D. João II (Dom João II), commissioned by the Portuguese Navy, took place at the Damen Shipyards Group shipyard in Galati, Romania on April 7
Germany’s TKMS, Canadian E3 Lithium Sign Teaming Agreement to Support Canada’s Submarine...
German TKMS and Canadian E3 Lithium signed a Teaming Agreement to establish a strategic framework for cooperation in support of Canadas future submarine capabilities. Under the agreement, TKMS and E3 Lithium, with the countrys largest lithium resource, will explore opportunities to leverage Canadas lithium production for strategic applications
Indian Navy to Commission Stealth Frigate Taragiri in Visakhapatnam on April 3
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Soft-body Bionic ‘Manta Ray’ Submersible Drone Unveiled in China
A Chinese firm on Friday unveiled the world's first soft-body bionic ‘manta ray submersible that detects and locks onto underwater explosive devices in dark waters with visibility of less than one meter. Equipped with a forward-looking sonar that penetrates darkness to pinpoint targets and a set of side-scan sonars that simultaneously maps the seabed, the soft-body bionic manta ray submersible transmits data on identified targets back to the command terminal screen instantly, per a report by the military channel of CCTV News
Indonesia Receives Second PPA-class Frigate KRI Prabu Siliwangi-321
KRI Prabu Siliwangi-321 arrived in Jakarta on March 26, following a 44-day voyage from La Spezia, Italy, marking the induction of a new Pattugliatore Polivalente dAltura (PPA) class vessel into the Indonesian Navy fleet. The warship
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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