Indian MoD Issues RFI to Modernize Naval Aircraft Yards at Goa and...
The Indian Ministry of Defense (MoD) has issued a Request for Information to upgrade and modernise the infrastructure of Naval Aircraft Yards at Goa and Kochi. The MoD intends to modernize...
DARPA Plans Distributed Sensor Network Over Oceans
The US Defence Advnced Reasearch Projects Agency (DARPA) Wednesday announced its Ocean of Things program, to enable situational awareness over oceans by deploying thousands of small floats that could form...
Israel Operationalizes First Set of F-35 Fighter Jets
The Israel Air Force has announced that F-35 fighter aircraft, ‘Adir are now operational. Israel has so far received nine aircraft of the 50 it has ordered from US Lockheed Martin...
Elbit Wins $74 Million to Set Up C-130 Transport Aircraft Simulators of...
Elbit Systems has won a $74 million contract to provide and operate flight simulators for the upgraded C-130H and C-130J transport aircraft of the Israeli Air Force (IAF). The contract is...
Northrop Grumman Wins $750 Million to Upgrade 75 US Special Electronic Mission
Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $750 million US DoD contract to perform upgrades, modernization and integration for the US Armys Special Electronic Mission Aircraft (SEMA) fleet. This fixed- wing airborne...
Indian UAV Crashes in Chinese Territory, New Delhi Clarifies
An Indian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) intruded into Chinas airspace and crashed evoking strong reaction from the Chinese MoD, state-run Chinese media outlets reported. The Indian UAV intruded into China's airspace and crashed recently, and China's...
China’s Type 001A Aircraft Carrier to House 40 J-15 Fighter Jets
Chinas first home-made Type 001A aircraft carrier, slated for sea tests soon, will not house fifth-gen fighter jets but will instead operation with some 40 J-15 fighter aircraft. The Type 001A carrier, which is close to...
Airbus Delivers Final Two Panther Helicopters to Mexican Navy
The Mexican Navy has received its final two AS565 MBe Panther helicopters from Airbus Helicopters in Marignane. With their order for ten units in 2014, the Mexican Navy became the launch customer of this new version
Rheinmetall Unveils New Version of Laser Aiming and Illuminating Device
Rheinmetall has unveiled latest version of Vario-Ray LowProfile series laser aiming and illuminating device to the US market. The latest version of Rheinmetalls Vario-Ray LowProfile (VR-LP) is a compact laser aiming and illuminating device that was...
Harris Corp to Provide Battlefield Communication Systems to US Army's SFABs
Harris Corporation has won a contract to provide battlefield communication systems to US Army Security Force Assistance Brigades (SFABs). Harris will provide a full battlefield solution including its Falcon III AN/PRC-152A Wideband Networking Handheld Radios and...
Massive Hike in S Korean Defence Budget
South Korea will increase its military budget next year to 43.2 trillion won ($39
France Offers Economic, Technology Partnership to Belgium to Sell Rafale Jets
France has not submitted formal offer to Belgiums bid to replace its aging F-16 fighter jets, has now offered economic and technology partnerships to sell Rafale fighter jets. Belgium had called for tenders in March to...
Russia’s “Magic Bullet” Against FPV Drones?
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