Naval F-35, Aircraft Carrier Redesign Required to Fix Pilot Disorientation Issue
A re-design of the naval version of the Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter along with that of the structure of aircraft carriers may be necessary to fix rough takeoffs that...
Israeli Spy Satellite Uncover Russian ‘Iskander’ Ballistic Missiles In Syria
Photos released by Israeli spy satellite
Google Earth Shows Chinese Nuclear Submarine Docked Too Close To India
An image on Google Earth shows a Chinese nuclear attack submarine, docked in the harbour in Karachi in May last year, proving that Beijing likely to be scrutinizing Indian warships...
New Light Tank For Chinese Army Likely
China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) is likely to be equipping its ground units with new light tanks, according to the photos published on Chinese online forums. Posted on 31 December on...
Curtiss-Wright Acquires Flight Test Equipment Manufacturer Teletronics For $233 Million
Curtiss-Wright has completed the acquisition of Teletronics Technology Corporation (TTC) for $233 million in cash. TTC is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-technology data acquisition and comprehensive flight test instrumentation...
Nigerian Defense Budget Confirms Buying Pakistani JF-17 Fighter, Super Mushak Trainers
Nigerian Federal Budget has confirmed an order for three JF-17 fighter aircraft along with 10 Super Mushak trainers from Pakistan. Although there have been multiple reports of Nigerian officials and state documents listing the purchase, this...
Safran To Provide ASSM Air-to-Ground Bomb Guidance Kits To French Military
Safran has been awarded a contract from the French military procurement agency, DGA to develop and manufacture new modular ASSM air-to-ground block 4 bomb kits. Safran will provide ASSM family of kits, used by France and...
UK MoD Signs £410 Million A400M Airlifter Upgrade Contract
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has negotiated a £410 million contract that will provide in-service support for the UKs Atlas A400M aircraft. The A400M is the latest addition to the RAFs tactical airlifter capability and...
Ukroboronprom Transferred Over 50 New BTR-3 APCs To Ukrainian Army In 2016
Ukroboronprom, Ukraines state-owned defense firm has transferred over 50 BTR-3 Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) to Armed Forces of Ukraine and the National Guard in 2016. During 2016 the plant repaired about 140 armored vehicles and other
China To Help Pakistan Build Long-Range Ballistic Missiles If India Increases Production
China will help Pakistan build more number of long-range missiles if India continues to increase the number of its missiles, Chinese local media reported. "If the UN Security Council has no objection over this (ICBMs), let...
Babcock, Dassault Partner For French FOMEDEC Training Contract
Babcock France and Dassault Aviation have signed a partnership which would initially materialize in the delivery of the French "FOMEDEC" training contract with the creation of a joint company under Babcock France. Following a competitive bid...
French Forces To Be Equipped With Thales' Spy'Ranger Mini Reconnaissance Drone
French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has selected Thaless latest-generation SpyRanger mini surveillance and reconnaissance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to equip the French forces. Up to 70 mini-UAV reconnaissance systems (SMDR) will be made available from 2018
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