Damen Shipyards Delivers Drone-carrying Fast Patrol Vessel to Italian Maritime Agency
Italian Maritime Agency has taken delivery of fast patrol vessels built by Damen Shipyards to carry drones. On 22 September, the P
More Mid-voyage Repairs of U.S. Navy Ships in India: Secretary Austin
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Russian, Chinese Warships Conduct Joint Patrols in the Pacific Ocean
Russias Ministry of Defense has published footage its warships patrolling the Pacific Ocean with ships of the Chinese Navy. The crews will have to work out joint tactical maneuvering and organization of communication between the ships of the group
PLA Navy Completes Transformation from Shore-based to Ship-Based Force
The Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) naval aviation force's transformation from a shore-based force to a ship-based force has been basically completed, the military has
China’s Recently-Commissioned Large Destroyers ‘Ready for Combat’
Two of China's recently-commissioned Type 055 10,000 ton-class large destroyers, the Anshan and the Wuxi will be ready to take on enemy forces by year-end, Chinese experts say. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Northern Theater Command Navy said in a press release on Saturday that a vessel training center affiliated...
U.S. Navy Receives First HELIOS Integrated Multi-Mission Laser Weapon System
Lockheed Martin handed over a 60+ kW-class high energy laser with integrated optical-dazzler and surveillance (HELIOS) to the U.S
China, N.Korea Separately Hold Military Activities in the Yellow Sea
Chinese military began exercises in the Yellow Sea on Wednesday; the same day North Korea reportedly test-fired two cruise missiles towards the waterbody. Chinas Maritime Safety Administration said on its website that military activities will be carried out in parts of the Yellow Sea waters starting from 8:30 am Wednesday to 5 pm Friday, during which vessels are forbidden from entering the waters in question
U.S. Navy to Commission its Newest Amphibious Transport Named Fort Lauderdale
The U.S Navy is set to commission its newest amphibious transport dock, the future USS Fort Lauderdale at the city of the same name
Russia Inducts Captured Ukrainian Armored Boat into Its Navy: Reports
The Russian Black Sea Fleet has put to service a captured Ukrainian Navy armored boat. The Ukrainian boat currently in Russian control is an Ackerman (P174) Project 58155 Gyurza-M boat captured in Mariupol,
S.Korea Launches First 8,200-ton KDX III Batch II Destroyer
South Koreas Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) launched Jeongjo the Great, the lead ship of the KDX (Gwanggaeto)-III Batch-II destroyer project. Launching ceremony was held at HHI shipyard in Ulsan on Thursday morning
Saudi Navy Takes Delivery of 2nd Avante 2200 Corvette
The Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) took delivery of "Al Diriyah,” the second of five Avante 2200 class corvettes built by Navantia, in a ceremony held at the facilities of the Naval Base of La Carraca, in San Fernando (Cádiz). The contract for the construction of five corvettes entered into force in November 2018
Sikorsky Presents Unmanned S-70UAS U-Hawk at AUSA 2025
Hanwha Presents Auto-Loading K9A2 Wheeled Howitzer at AUSA 2025
Echodyne Launches EchoWare Platform to Deliver Integrated Radar Service
Russian Su-75 Checkmate Fighter Currently Exists as a Mock-up: Rostec
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...