Damen to Help Design Frigates for the Colombian Navy
Damen is collaborating with Colombias COTECMAR to develop Contractual Design for the next generation of frigates for the Colombian Navy. The signing ceremony took place on Sept
Turkey Launches Corvette for the Ukrainian Navy
Turkey has launched the first of four ordered Ada-type corvette, the Hetman Ivan Mazepa, for the Ukrainian Navy. On Sunday, Ukraines defense minister Oleksii Reznikov
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 with the Chinese recently organized a warship flotilla consisting of the Anshan, Wuxi and Baotou to conduct a series of maritime exercises under complex weather conditions for several consecutive days
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,
Iran Deployed Mach 9 Speed Missiles in Attacks Against Israel
Eurofighter Typhoon Jet to Become More Lethal with New Aerodynamic Modification
Tehran Claims to Have Hit Israeli Airbases in Response to Overnight Israeli...
US Warships Forced to Retreat after Iranian Navy Fires Warning Shots in...
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