Journal of Maritime Defense Technology (JMDT) is an international scholarly journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research in the fields of maritime defense, naval technology, maritime security, defense innovation, and strategic maritime studies. The journal aims to provide a rigorous academic platform for the dissemination of original empirical studies, technological developments, theoretical analyses, policy studies, and critical reviews that advance knowledge and practice in maritime defense and security. The journal welcomes manuscripts that examine the development, application, and strategic implications of maritime defense technologies in addressing contemporary security challenges. It encourages studies that connect technological innovation with naval capability, maritime domain awareness, defense policy, regional security, and the protection of national and international maritime interests. The journal particularly supports research related to naval modernization, autonomous systems, maritime surveillance, shipbuilding technology, cyber defense, coastal defense, underwater systems, maritime logistics, and defense management. It also welcomes interdisciplinary studies that link maritime technology with geopolitics, international relations, public policy, engineering, defense economics, and national resilience.