Russian Military Transport Crashes in Syria, 39 Killed
A Russian Antonov An-26 Russian transport plane crashed while trying to land at Hmeymim airbase in northwest Syria killing 33 passengers and six crew members. According to preliminary data,...
France Demands Payment before Delivering Modernized Super Etendard Aircraft to Argentina
France has held back on delivery of five modernized Super Etendards aircraft sold to Argentina as the latter is yet make payment for the retired French naval patrol aircraft. The $14
Russia's Weapons Export Order-book Stands at US$45 Billion
The order-book of Russian arms exports stands at US$45 billion with $15 billion new orders singed at the end of 2017 which was double that of the previous year. Russian President...
Boeing Wins $282M P-8A Long Lead Parts Contract Modification
Boeing has been awarded a $282 million contract to provide long lead parts associated with the manufacture of 19 P-8A Poseidon, the maritime, patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, for the U.S
Lockheed Martin Wins $481 Million Contract To Support Saudi Multi-Mission Surface Combatant
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $481 million contract to support the construction of four Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC) ships for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, the Department of Defense...
Russia’s New Lebedev Pistol To Enter Serial Production
Russias most advanced PL-14 handgun or Lebedev pistol will soon enter serial production, the head of Izhevsk Mechanical Factory, part of the Kalashnikov Group firearms manufacturer, said. Factory Managing Director Alexander Gvozdik was quoted as saying...
Saab’s New Air Traffic Surveillance Capability Goes Operational In Norway
Saab and Avinor announced that the northern Automatic Dependent Surveillance (ADS-B) region of the Norway National Wide Area Multilateration (WAM) system is now operational. The system will enable Avinor to implement a new reduced separation procedure,...
BAE Systems To Upgrade Australia’s Long-Range Radar Network
The Australian government has awarded a contract to BAE Systems to upgrade Australias long-range high frequency radar network. The $1 billion Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) protects Australias coastal approaches through a network of three remote...
Antonov, Saudi Taqnia Aeronautics Agree on AN-132 Aircraft Production Work-share
Antonov Company and Saudi Arabias Taqnia Aeronautics have agreed to a work-share for building the AN-132 military transport aircraft. A three party MoU to manufacture the AN−132 aircraft was signed between Antonov, Taqnia Aeronautics, a subsidiary...
Japan to Acquire Phalanx Close-in Weapon System for Naval Defence
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Japan of MK 15 Phalanx Close-in Weapon System (CIWS) Block IB Baseline 1 to MK 15 Phalanx Block IB Baseline 2 conversion kits...
Boeing to Set-up Air, Sea Autonomous Systems Development Center in Australia
Australia will be home to Boeings largest autonomous systems development program outside of the United States following a new partnership agreement with the Queensland Government. Over the next three years, the rapid innovation program will see...
Russian Nuclear-engine Powered Missiles Could Have ‘Unlimited’ Range
Russia has developed a miniaturized nuclear power unit for cruise missiles and underwater drones which could potentially give them unlimited range. "Russia has completed the trials of miniaturized nuclear power units for cruise missiles of unlimited...
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