Chinese Private Firm OneSpace Launches First Space Rocket
A Chinese private firm OneSpace launched a locally-made space rocket from a launch center in northwest China. "Chongqing Liangjiang Star," launched at 7:33 a
Israel’s Iron Dome Missile System Triggers False Alarm In Golan
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) is investigation the false attack alarm triggered by the countrys Iron Dome missile defense system in the Israel-controlled Golan Heights on the border with Syria. The...
Rafael Signs Iron Dome Missiles Export Agreement With Romanian Firm
Israels Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. has signed a cooperation agreement with Romanian company Romaero for the first ever export sales of the Iron Dome rocket interception system
Ecuador Army Acquires M28 STOL Aircraft from Sikorsky-PZL
Sikorsky/PZL Mielec has signed an agreement with the Ecuador Army for an M28 short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft. The twin turboprop aircraft is scheduled for delivery later this year from...
AVIC China Completes Firing Tests Of New Z-19E Armed Helicopter
China's the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) announced Wednesday the successful firing flight tests of Z-19E armed helicopter, Xinhua reports. "The Z-19E has shown its maneuverability and operational...
Russia Developing New Underwater Drone Capable Of Destroying Enemy Naval Bases: TASS
Russia is developing a powerful underwater drone that can carry a nuclear warhead with a capacity of up to 2 megatonnes to destroy enemy naval bases, TASS reports
Bulgarian Government Plans to Acquire Fighter jets, Armored Vehicles for
Bulgarian government has decided to ask the parliament to approve military spending of nearly $3 billion to acquire 16 fighter jets in two stages and 150 armoured vehicles. The purchase of the first stage of eight...
India Issues RFP For Russian Kamov Ka-226T Helicopters
Indias defense ministry has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to procure and co-produce 200 Russian Kamov Ka-226T helicopters for the countrys army and air force, estimated to cost INR 21,000 Crore (US$3 billion),
US Marine Corps Receives First CH-53 King Stallion Helicopter
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, delivered the first of an expected 200 CH-53 King Stallion helicopter to the U.S
Indonesia Army Receives Eight Boeing Apache Helicopters
The Indonesian Army (TNI) received eight Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters in Semarang on Wednesday which had been purchased earlier from the United States under the foreign military sales program. The helicopters were handed over by...
EU Provided $22 Billion Illegal Subsidies to Airbus
The World Trade Organization (WTO) today in its final decision found that the European Union (EU) has failed to honor multiple previous rulings and has provided more than $22 billion of illegal subsidies to European...
China to Improve Market Entry Mechanism for Military Products
Chinas state run Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense (SASTIND) has resolved with the defense sector to improve the market entry mechanism for military products. SASTIND will actively build an exchange platform as well as...
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