Fincantieri Transfers 2 Italian Navy Frigates to Greece
Italy and Greece signed a preliminary agreement for the transfer of two FREMM frigates from the Italian Navy to the Hellenic Navy during the opening day of the Seafuture exhibition in La Spezia. The memorandum of cooperation and a declaration of intent were signed on Sept 29 in the presence of...
MBDA Signs Production Contract with Italian Navy for TESEO MK2/E Anti-ship Missile...
MBDA has signed a contract with Italys National Directorate of Naval Armaments for the production of the TESEO MK2/E anti-ship missile, which is currently under development for the Italian Navy. The contract covers the supply of new generation TESEO MK2/E anti-ship missiles, which will equip new units of the Italian Navy...
Hanwha Aerospace Develops Vertical Launch System for Korean Aegis Destroyer
South Korea has completed the development of its next-generation vertical launch system, the KVLS-II, led by Hanwha Aerospace and backed by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). DAPA announced on the 25th that it held a ceremony in Changwon marking the conclusion of the five-year project, which cost 71 billion won...
Poland Weighs Six Foreign Bids for New Submarines
Poland is evaluating six international offers to supply a new class of submarines, Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz
Netherlands, Belgium Acquire New Alunaut Boats to Replace Aging Fleet
The Royal Netherlands Navy has officially launched the new Alunaut vessel, which replaces the decades-old Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) 700. The
U.K. Royal Navy Commissions Sixth Astute-class Nuclear Submarine ‘HMS Agamemnon’
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China’s Fujian Aircraft Carrier Achieves First Catapult Launch with Stealth J-35, Heavy...
Chinas first domestically built electromagnetic catapult-equipped aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has completed its first catapult-assisted takeoff and arrested landing training involving the J-15T heavy fighter jet, J-35 stealth fighter jet, and KJ-600 early warning aircraft, the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Navy announced Monday. The
Greece Moving Forward with Fourth FDI Frigate Procurement
Greece has taken a decisive step in modernizing its navy with the procurement of a fourth FDI frigate, named Themistocles, the Greek government announced following a recent meeting of the Governmental Council for Foreign Affairs and Defense chaired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Defense Minister Nikos Dendias confirmed that Themistocles will be built to the upgraded Belharra Standard 2++ specification, providing enhanced capabilities over the previously planned Standard 2 vessels
Saab-Led Consortium to Develop NATO's Underwater Battlespace Project
NATO has selected the Saab-led MANGROVE consortium to lead the Allied Underwater Battlespace Mission Network (AUWB-MN) project.
Indonesia Approves $450M Deal to Take over Italy’s Retired Aircraft Carrier: Report...
Indonesia has reportedly cleared a $450 million financing plan to acquire the retired Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi. The Ministry of National Development Planning authorized external loans through export credit agencies, bilateral lenders, or private institutions to cover the vessels purchase and its operational systems,
French Navy’s First FDI Frigate Completes Sea Trials Ahead of Navy Acceptance...
The Amiral Ronarc'h, the lead of the five Defense and Intervention Frigates (FDI), has completed sea trials and will start French Navy acceptance process in October 2025, as
Spanish Navy Launches First F-110 Frigate Bonifaz at Ferrol Shipyard
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US Approves $705 Million HIMARS Sale to Australia
Sparrow on Radar, Hawk in the Sky: China j-35 Stealth Jet
GE Aerospace Hands Over Fourth F404–IN20 Engine to HAL
Slovakia Shortlists BAE Systems & Turkish Tanks, Korean, German Ones Eliminated
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
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...