Russian Troops to Receive Advanced AK-12 Assault Rifles by Yearend
The Russian troops will get the first batch of advanced AK-12 assault rifles before the yearend. "Before the end of this year, we will deliver the first batch
Ukroboronprom Appoints Former DARPA Head as Supervisory Board Member
Ukraines state run Ukroboronprom has appointed former head of US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Anthony Tether as member of UOP Supervisory Board. Anthony Tether has been in charge of...
Boeing Wins $195 Million USAF JDAM Tail Kits Contract
Boeing has been awarded a $195 million modification contract for Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) tail kits. This modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $927
Boeing, AAR, StandardAero Win P-8A Airframe, Engine Maintenance Contract
Boeing, AAR Aircraft Services and StandardAero are being awarded contracts for P-8A Poseidon airframe and engine maintenance and repair depot support for the US Navy, Australia and other foreign...
Raytheon to Upgrade Canadian Phalanx Close-in Weapon Systems for $574 Million
Raytheon has won a CN$704 million (US$574 million) contract to upgrade and support 21 Close-In Weapons Systems (CIWS) for the Royal Canadian Navy. The CIWS is a point defense system for...
Chinese Army Bans Alcohol Consumption Among its Soldiers
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) and the Armed Police Force have banned alcohol consumption among its soldiers and officers. State controlled Global Times reported that the ban has been strictly implemented in many regions including...
HAL Tests Locally-made Automatic Flight Control System for Light Combat Helicopter
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) carried out the first flight of Light Combat Helicopter (Technology Demonstrator-2) with an in-house developed Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) for the first time in the country. The maiden flight was flawless...
Bell-Boeing Begins Modification of US Marine Corps’ Ospreys
The US Marine Corps V-22 Osprey helicopter is undergoing modifications at Boeings Philadelphia facility that will improve readiness and reliability of the fleet of tiltrotor aircraft. Last week, the first MV-22 to be modified arrived at...
US Military Contractors To Increase Investment in Manufacturing Facilities
The largest military contractors of United States are planning to invest more in shipbuilding facilities and infrastructures in the next few years, despite Pentagon seeking limited defense spending plan for the Fiscal year 2019. According to
BAE Systems Wins $54.8M Contract To Modernize Two US Navy Ships
BAE Systems has received two U.S
Ukraimash Opens Mi-8 Helicopter Service Center in Bangladesh
Unrainian firm Ukrinmash has opened a service center for Soviet-era Mi-8/Mi-1/Mi-24 helicopters at the request of the Bangladesh Air Force Command. Official Ukrainian delegation consisting of representatives of the State Concern “Ukroboronprom”, State Firm “Ukrinmash” and...
Israeli Military Industries Develops Armor-penetrating 5.56MM ‘Super-Bullet’
Israeli Military Industries (IMI) has developed what it calls a ‘super bullet, a 5.56mm round for automatic weapons that can penetrate 3
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