Pakistan Receives 2nd Type 054A/P Frigate from China
The Pakistan Navy took delivery of second of four Type 054A/P frigates from China on June 23. The PNS Taimur was commissioned at the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai on Thursday
Greece’s MEVACO to Supply Mast, Hull Equipment for Hellenic FDI Frigates
Naval Group has identified MEVACO as a key supplier for mechanical systems and metalwork equipment for the Hellenic Navys FDI HN frigates. Greece and Naval Group in March 2022 signed contracts for three defense and intervention frigates, plus one optional, and their in-service support
Fincantieri to Manufacture Constellation-class Frigate for U.S. Navy
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China’s Type 055 Destroyer Achieves 100% Operational Capability
The Chinese Navys Type 055 large destroyer Lhasa is reportedly holding its first far sea drills by entering the Sea of Japan, hinting that it has reached full operational capabilities. “The latest voyage indicates that the Lhasa has reached 100% operational capability, and it can carry out military missions in the...
Naval Group Lays Keel for Second Belgian-Dutch Mine Countermeasure Platform
Naval Group laid the keel for the second of the twelve mine countermeasure platforms of the Belgian-Dutch rMCM program, the HNLMS Vlissingen, intended for the Royal Netherlands Navy, June 14. The keel laying ceremony took place in Lanester, in the presence of Vice Admiral René Tas, Commander of the Royal Netherlands...
USAF B-1B Strategic Bombers Deployed to Guam Amidst Increasing Showdown with China...
US Air Force B-1B Lancers landed at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 3, for a Pacific Air Forces Bomber Task Force (BTF) deployment.Chinese warplanes have had close encounters with US and Australian aircraft in South China sea in recent days
India Hands Over 12 Patrol Boats to Vietnam Under $100 Million Credit
India handed over 12 High Speed Guard Boats to Vietnam during defence minister Rajnath Singhs visit to Hong Ha Shipyard in Hai Phong on June 9, 2022. The boats have been constructed under the Government of Indias $100 million Defence Line of Credit to Vietnam
Russia’s Naval Parade to Involve 200 Combat Ships, 80 Aircraft
Russias Main Naval Parade to be held in St. Petersburg on July 31 will involve as many as 200 combat ships and 80 aircraft
India Allocates $9.8B for Corvettes, Su-30MKI Engines
The Indian Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by defense minister Rajnath Singh has approved proposals worth $9.8 billion (INR 76,390 crore) for the procurement of military equipment and platforms including eight next generation corvettes and engines to power Su-30 MKI fighters
Russia to Guard Mariupol Port with Former Ukrainian Navy’s Armored Gunboats
Russias law enforcement sources revealed to state media that seized Ukrainian Navy armored gunboats may be used to guard the ports of Berdyansk and Mariupol after repairs. "There are several armored boats, captured by Russian seamen as trophies
Ukraine Destroyed its Own Command Ship, 'Donbas' Claims Russia
Ukrainian forces destroyed its own warship, ‘Donbas during retreat from Mariupol, Russia has claimed. "In order not to get the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, the enemy decided to undermine it and flood it
Bulgarian Navy Responds to Distress Call, Ukrainian Crew Rescued after Cargo Ship...
Netherlands Pledges €200M for Counter-Drone Systems to Support Ukraine
France Launches ‘Space Pact’ to Strengthen Civil-Military Cooperation in Space Sector
Oshkosh Defense Unveils New Family of Multi-Mission Autonomous Vehicles at AUSA 2025
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...