Spanish Navantia to Localize Warship Parts Production in Saudi Arabia
Navantia has signed with the Ministry of Defence of Saudi Arabia a follow-on support contract for services associated to the life cycle support of the first batch of five corvettes already delivered, with a duration of five years. The agreement comprises a localization plan that includes training, transfer of knowledge for...
Sweden Selects Naval Group to Supply Four FDI Frigates
Sweden today announced the selection of Naval Group's Frégate de Défense et d'Intervention (FDI) for the Swedish Navy's Lulea frigate acquisition program. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Defense Minister Pál Jonsson announced the selection during a press conference aboard the Visby-class corvette Harnosand, moored in Skeppsbron...
Saab, Polish PGZ Group to Collaborate on Submarines, Warships, Ocean Drones
Saab entered into a Strategic Collaboration Agreement in the naval domain with the PGZ Group, Poland's largest defence corporation on Tuesday In the agreement, both companies express their interest in collaborating on the service and lifecycle support of surface vessels and submarines, integrating PGZ Groups naval domain entities into Saabs supply...
US Navy to Decommission 46 Ships, Submarines and Aircraft Carriers Over the...
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Spanish Navantia to launch two Corvettes for the Saudi Navy
Navantias San Fernando shipyard held the keel-laying event for the seventh corvette it is building for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) on May 8. The ship, Construction No
French DGA Launches Third Force Supply Ship
The "logistics fleet" (Flotlog) program reached a major milestone in April 2026 with the launching of the force supply vessel (BRF), Émile Bertin with a view to delivery to the French Navy in 2027. The BRF ships which were ordered in 2019 from a consortium (GME) composed of Chantiers de l'Atlantique and Naval Group
Japan to Supply 11 Frigates to Australia in its Biggest Ever Arms...
Japan on Saturday signed an agreement with Australia to supply the first three of a planned fleet of 11 upgraded Mogami-class frigates to the Australian Navy, marking the largest defense export contract in Japans history. Signed in Melbourne by Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and his Australian counterpart, Richard Marles, the deal whose value was not specified, but estimated at $10-$15 billion
World’s largest All-electric Smart Container Ship Starts Maiden Voyage in China
The world's largest pure electric intelligent container vessel, the 10,000-ton Ningyuan Diankun, set sail on Wednesday from the Ningbo-Zhoushan Port bound for the Zhapu Port area in China marking the official start of its commercial operations. Developed by Ningbo Ocean Shipping Co, the Ningyuan Diankun measures 127
Former Swedish Signals Intelligence Ship Being Modified to Monitor Underwater Infrastructure
The decommissioned Swedish signals intelligence ship HMS Orion will be refitted as a platform for experimentally driven capability development with a focus on monitoring critical underwater infrastructure and the ability to create redundancy in seaborne signals intelligence. The vessel is currently undergoing a comprehensive overhaul to become seaworthy again
Russia to hold International Maritime Defense Show in Kronshtadt on June 10-14
The International Maritime Defense Show ‘Fleet 2026 will take place in the Naval Glory Museum in the Russian city of Kronshtadt on June 10-14, TASS reported. The show is a major naval event that attracts the attention of both domestic and foreign participants
Indian Navy to Commission Stealth Frigate Taragiri in Visakhapatnam on April 3
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Ukraine Struck 18 Russian Oil Facilities in May, the Farthermost being 1700...
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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