Japan Tests 1,500 km-Range Tomahawk-like Cruise Missile
The Japanese Ministry of Defense, in collaboration with the Ground Self-Defense Forces, conducted tests of the new 12SSM-ER cruise missile, which has an approximate range of 1,500 km.
U.S. Navy to Receive Second Boeing Orca Autonomous Submarine in Early 2025
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Indian Navy Set to Commission Stealth Frigate, INS Tushil in Kaliningrad, Russia
India is set to
South Korea Launches Upgrade for Yoon Youngha-Class Patrol Ships
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) initiated a performance
U.S. Navy to Equip USS Zumwalt with First-Ever Shipborne Hypersonic Missile System...
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Germany, Norway Lay Foundation for 212CD Submarine Maintenance Yard
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and Norwegian counterpart Bjørn Arild Gram have laid the foundation stone for a new maintenance yard in Bergen, Norway, which will support the repair of the German and Norwegian 212CD class submarines. The 212CD submarines, currently under construction, are set to be delivered to Norway by 2029 and Germany by 2032
Philippine Navy Guides Russian Submarine Out of Rough Weather
The Philippine Navy (PN) assisted a Russian submarine, UFA 490, navigating through rough weather 80 nautical miles west of Cape Calavite, Occidental Mindoro, on November 28. Responding to reports from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the PN deployed the BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) for monitoring and support
Qatar Receives Amphibious Vessel “Al Fulk” from Fincantieri
Fincantieri has officially delivered the amphibious vessel Landing Platform Dock (LPD) Al Fulk to the Ministry of Defence of Qatar at the Muggiano shipyard in La Spezia, Italy
First Landing Support Vessel for Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
Japans Naikai Zosen shipbuilder launched the “Yoko,” the first landing support vessel (LSV) for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), during a ceremony at its Setoda shipyard in Hiroshima Prefecture
Navantia Installs First Third-Gen Hydrogen-Based AIP System on S-80 Class Submarine
Navantias Cartagena shipyard has installed a hydrogen-based Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system into an S-80 class submarine, marking the first time a third-generation AIP system has been integrated into a submarine. This technology allows the Spanish Navy's submarines to stay submerged far longer than conventional diesel-electric models, which require resurfacing every few days for recharging
South Korean Navy Receives ‘Jeongjo the Great’ Aegis Destroyer
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) handed over the newest Aegis destroyer, Jeongjo the Great (DDG-995), to the South Korean Navy on November 27. The
Ukrainian UAVs Attacked Over 800,000 Russian Targets Since January 2026
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
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