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
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,
Japan Resurrects Carrier-based Aviation as Three F-35B Aircraft Arrive from Pearl Harbor...
Japan has reintroduced carrier-based aviation for the first time since World War II with the arrival of three F-35B Lightning II fighter jets from the United States. The aircraft flew under their own power from the U
Chinese Carrier Based J-35 Jets Could Fly off Proposed New Russian Aircraft...
A carrier-based version of the Chinese J-35A could be considered for an all-new Russian aircraft carrier that may replace the Admiral Kuznetsov which is likely to be scrapped in the near future. Repairs and modernization of the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier have currently been suspended,
South Korea’s Drone Carrier Concept Can Host UAVs, Unmanned Boats Submarine
At the MADEX 2025 International Maritime Defense Exhibition, Hyundai Heavy Industries revealed the HCX-23 Plus — a conceptual drone carrier designed exclusively for unmanned operations at sea, including aerial, surface, and subsurface missions. MADEX 2025 was held in Busan from May 28-May 31
Legendary U.S. Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier, CVN 65 to be Dismantled in $537...
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U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Loses Second F/A-18 Fighter Jet in Red Sea...
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U.K. Carrier Strike Group to Use Drones for First Time in Indo-Pacific...
For the first time, a fleet of drones will fly essential supplies between ships of the U.K
Indonesia Eyeing Italy's Retired "Garibaldi" Aircraft Carrier, Harrier Jets
Indonesia is reportedly interested in acquiring the retired Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi and up to 30 AV-8B Harrier jets as part of its naval modernization efforts. According to
King Charles Becomes First Reigning Monarch in Nearly 40 Years to Board...
King Charles boarded the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales in the English Channel ahead of its mission to Japan, marking the
USS Harry S. Truman Commander Fired After Collision near Egypt
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Bayraktar Kizilelma Unmanned Jet Completes First Live-Fire Test with Tolun, Teber-82 Munitions
Helsing Acquires Blue Ocean to Advance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Capabilities
Russian Yak-130M Combat Trainer Ready for Ground Testing
1,152 Israeli Soldiers Killed Since Gaza Incident of October 7, 2023
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...