The Vlissingen, the second mine countermeasures vessel (MCMV) of the Belgian-Dutch rMCM program and the first intended for the Royal Netherlands Navy, has started its first sea trials off Concarneau, France. The trials, which began on March 27, 2025, will assess the vessels propulsion, maneuverability, and overall performance before its scheduled delivery at the end of 2025
Airbus has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) and Thales Alenia Space (TAS) to
Boeings Sustainable Flight Demonstrator, the X-66, has completed its first wind tunnel tests, advancing efforts to develop more fuel-efficient commercial aircraft. The X-66 is an experimental jet designed to test new technologies for reducing fuel consumption and emissions
Indonesian Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin
The Indian Armys Fleur-De-Lis Brigade has tested an indigenously developed First-Person View (FPV) kamikaze drone equipped with an impact-based anti-tank munition. Developed in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the drone is designed to enhance tactical engagements through precision drone warfare
The Russian Navys Project 885M Yasen-M nuclear-powered submarine Perm will be the first regular carrier of the 3M22 Tsirkon (Zircon) hypersonic missile, according to TASS, citing materials from Russian President Vladimir Putins visit to Murmansk. The submarines design has been modified to accommodate the new missile system
Australia has signed a contract with Kongsberg Defence Australia to establish its first guided weapons production facility at Newcastle Airport, New South Wales, marking a step in the countrys missile manufacturing capabilities. The factory, expected to begin production in 2027, will manufacture and maintain the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) and Joint Strike Missile (JSM) for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and allied nations
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An explosion and fire broke out aboard the Russian refrigerated cargo ship Crystal Asia on March 26 near the South Korean port of Gamcheon, injuring six crew members, two of whom are in serious condition. The fire was reported at 07:14 local time, according to the Russian Consulate General in South Korea, which is coordinating with local authorities
A new video of China's sixth-generation fighter jet, the Chengdu J-36, has surfaced online, providing the clearest view yet of the aircraft and reinforcing its existence. The footage, which shows the jet in flight and landing at Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC), follows the fighters third test flight on March 25, 2025