Navantia, Fincantieri to Form Joint Venture for European Patrol Corvette Programme
Spains Navantia and Italys Fincantieri have signed a
France Begins Sea Trials of Fourth Barracuda Nuclear Attack Submarine
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) launched the
German Navy Receives Israel-developed Unmanned Submarine For Covert Missions
German firm, TKMS and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced today the delivery of the BlueWhale large autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) to the German Navy. BlueWhale is a first of its kind fully autonomous large underwater vehicle that combines reconnaissance, sensor technology, and data fusion in a single system, TKMS said in...
Australian MoD Awards A$4B to Austal Defence for 8 Heavy Landing Craft
Australia has signed a A$4 billion agreement with Austal Defence Australia for the construction of eight Landing Craft Heavy vessels to strengthen the Armys ability to operate in littoral environments. The build tasking statement was signed at Henderson in Western Australia on February 24
Italian Navy Launches First Next-Generation OPV ‘Ugolino Vivaldi’
The Italian Navy launched the next-generation Offshore Patrol Vessel “Ugolino Vivaldi” at Fincantieris shipyard in Riva Trigoso on February 21. The vessel is the first of four units under construction for the service
Amid Iran Attack Plans, U.S. Aircraft Carrier Suffers Toilet Glitch
The purported U.S
Australian Navy to Gain Experience in Servicing Nuclear-powered Submarines
The HMS Anson has arrived at HMAS Stirling on February 22, marking another major step in Australias transition toward operating conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines. According to officials, the Astute-class submarine will undergo a planned maintenance period the first time a United Kingdom nuclear-powered submarine has been maintained in Australia
Sea Machines Robotics Unveils STEAMRACER-Class USV for Navy MASC Program
Sea Machines Robotics has introduced its new STEAMRACER-class unmanned surface vessel (USV) as it advances to the final evaluation phase of the U.S
Israel Opens First Submarine Structural Component Facility under Elbit–TKMS Cooperation
Israel has
European Defence Agency Develops Tech for Underwater Drones to Move in Swarms
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has completed the second phase of its Swarm of
HAVELSAN, Piloda Defence, and VN Maritime Join Forces for Unmanned Naval Platforms...
HAVELSAN, Piloda Defence, and VN Maritime have signed a strategic MoU to develop, integrate, and commercialize unmanned and hybrid (manned–unmanned) maritime platforms for Italy, targeting Mediterranean operational needs. Under the agreement, Piloda Defence and VN Maritime will act as HAVELSANs exclusive Italian partners, coordinating with defense authorities and stakeholders
India Strengthens Maritime Capability with New MJP Waterjet Plant
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Director General DG Paramesh Sivamani inaugurated the MJP India Waterjet Production & Testing Facility in Goa. More than 100 MJP waterjet propulsion systems are already in use on Coast Guard vessels, powering high-speed patrol boats and other fast interceptor crafts, with 42 additional units planned for ships currently under construction
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