Chinese First Type 054B Stealth Frigate, 'Luohe' Declared Operational
Chinas first Type 054B frigate, the Luohe, has officially reached operational capability, according to a report by China Central Television (CCTV) released on Thursday. The Luohe entered service with the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Navy on January 22, 2025, at a naval port in Qingdao, Shandong Province
French Navy Validates Updated 40mm Naval Artillery System After Live-Fire Trials
French Navy has validated updated 40mm naval artillery system after live-fire trials following a recent approval by the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) and industry partners after recent firing tests.
Chinese Combat Container Ship Revealed
China has developed a new container ship fitted with a full suite of missiles, air defense systems, and close-in weapons, underscoring the growing militarization of ostensibly civilian maritime platforms. As per videos shared on social media, the vessel can be seen sailing near a port with visible launchers and gun systems...
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China Reveals New Variant of Type 054A Frigate
China has brought a new variant of its Type 054A guided missile frigate into service with the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, introducing heavier firepower and expanded aviation facilities. State-controlled China Central Television (CCTV) reported on Monday that the frigate Linfen, hull number 543, is a newly built version of the...
Turkey, Malaysia Agree to Set up Shipyard in Malacca State
Turkey and Malaysia have agreed to establish a $440 million joint shipyard in the southern Malaysian state of Malacca, expanding cooperation in the maritime and defense sectors. The shipyard will be developed with Turkish shipbuilder Desan Shipyard and is expected to become operational in 2028
Eight Countries Vie for Croatia’s Corvette Procurement Program
Eight countries are competing for Croatias corvette procurement program, which seeks two new warships as part of a broader naval modernization effort. According to a report by
Malaysia to Buy Turkey-built Multi-Purpose Mission Ship
Malaysia is reportedly set to sign a letter of acceptance for the procurement of a Turkey-built Multi-Purpose Mission Ship (MPMS) during Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahims official visit to Ankara. Malaysian national news agency
Indian Coast Guard Commissions its First Locally-built Pollution Control Vessel
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today commissioned the Coast Guard Ship Samudra Pratap, Indias first indigenously designed and built Pollution Control vessel. The addition of ICGS Samudra Pratap will significantly enhance the ICGs operational capability in pollution control, fire-fighting, maritime safety, and environmental protection
Indonesia Launches First Merah Putih-class Frigate
Indonesia has named and
Fincantieri Delivers Second Multipurpose Combat Ship to Indonesian Navy
Fincantieri has delivered the multipurpose combat ship KRI Prabu Siliwangi-321 to the Indonesian Navy at its Muggiano shipyard in La Spezia, completing the handover of two large surface combatants ordered by Jakarta. KRI Prabu Siliwangi-321 follows the delivery of its sister ship, KRI Brawijaya-320, in July
Japan Launches Final Mogami-Class Frigate JS Yoshii
Japan has launched the final vessel of its Mogami-class frigate program, with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces officially naming and launching JS Yoshii at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries shipyard in Nagasaki. The launch was reported by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces and the Ministry of Defense
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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