Japan to Explore Airbus’ Eurodrone as Maritime Surveillance Anti-submarine Warfare Craft
Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kawasaki Heavy Industries to work on a Japanese anti-submarine warfare variant of the U950 Eurodrone, Europes first Large Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS). Japan has held observer status in the Eurodrone programme since 2023
Russian firm Presents Counter-UAV System to Defeat Sea Drones at Fleet 2026...
At the Russian Fleet 2026 Maritime Defense Show, the Shvabe Holding Company, a subsidiary of Rostec, presented a prototype of a counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system that automatically guides interceptor drones to their targets. This innovative solution will ensure the safety of maritime waters and coastal infrastructure, Rostec said in a...
Russian Enterprise Reveals Unmanned Boat that Can Carry Attack Drones
A Russian ship design centre has developed an unmanned boat, the Svarog 1.0, with an operational range of up to 500 km, the Svarog Research and Production Center told Russian media
Turkey’s Latest Unmanned Submarine Can Launch Heavy Torpedo
Turkish firm STM showcased its newly developed Extra Large Class Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (XLUUV), “TENGİZ,” for the first time at SAHA 2026. The “TENGİZ” stands out with its heavy torpedo launching capability, long mission duration, high level of autonomy, and "mothership" concept
Rheinmetall Begins Serial Production of Kraken K3 Unmanned Surface Vessel
Series production of the Kraken K3 Scout unmanned surface vessel (USV) has begun at Rheinmetalls Blohm+Voss site in Hamburg. Depending on the configuration, the vessels can be used for maritime surveillance, protection of critical infrastructure, or as weapons carriers in military operations
Australian Navy Sets Up New Unit for Unmanned Operations
The Australian Navy has created the Maritime Autonomous Systems Unit (MASU), to accelerate the development of maritime autonomous systems for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and strike missions. The unit will operate multiple complementary capabilities, including the Ghost Shark extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle (XL-UUV), Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessel (USV) and the Speartooth large uncrewed underwater vehicle (LUUV)
Damen Launches First Europe-built Drone Carrier for Portugal
The launch of the lead unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) carrier, the NRP D. João II (Dom João II), commissioned by the Portuguese Navy, took place at the Damen Shipyards Group shipyard in Galati, Romania on April 7
Australia Orders 40 Bluebottle USVs for Surveillance
Australias government has announced a
German Navy Receives Israel-developed Unmanned Submarine For Covert Missions
German firm, TKMS and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced today the delivery of the BlueWhale large autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) to the German Navy. BlueWhale is a first of its kind fully autonomous large underwater vehicle that combines reconnaissance, sensor technology, and data fusion in a single system, TKMS said in a release
Sea Machines Robotics Unveils STEAMRACER-Class USV for Navy MASC Program
Sea Machines Robotics has introduced its new STEAMRACER-class unmanned surface vessel (USV) as it advances to the final evaluation phase of the U.S
European Defence Agency Develops Tech for Underwater Drones to Move in Swarms
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has completed the second phase of its Swarm of
HAVELSAN, Piloda Defence, and VN Maritime Join Forces for Unmanned Naval Platforms...
HAVELSAN, Piloda Defence, and VN Maritime have signed a strategic MoU to develop, integrate, and commercialize unmanned and hybrid (manned–unmanned) maritime platforms for Italy, targeting Mediterranean operational needs. Under the agreement, Piloda Defence and VN Maritime will act as HAVELSANs exclusive Italian partners, coordinating with defense authorities and stakeholders
Denmark to Acquire Two Boeing P8-A Poseidon Aircraft to Monitor Greenland, Arctic...
Russia Cracks the Ukraine drone Code? Majority of Drone Attacks on June...
Egypt Chooses Russian Antey-2500, KA-52 Helicopters to Guard its New “Octagon” Military...
NATO Special Forces Select Thales-Leonardo Consortium to Deliver Communication System
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