Conventional Power, Ski-Jump For China's Second Aircraft Carrier
Chinas second aircraft carrier under construction in Dalian port will have conventional propulsion system and a ski jump deck for aircraft to take off. Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Yang Yujun said...
Cyber Attacks on Turkish Airports, Military Sites Coming: Anonymous
The hacktivist group, 'Anonymous' has threatened to hack Turkish airports, military assets and private state connections if the government does not stop supporting Islamic State. The hacktivist group brought down 400000...
Irkut Corp Delivered 60 Su-30 and Yak-130 Planes in 2015
Irkut Corp of Russia delivered more than 60 Su-30 and Yak-130 aircraft to the Russian Air Force and international customers in 2015. Irkut has fully implemented the commitments in 2015 under...
Russia Offers to Cut Price of FGFA T-50, India Feels It Is...
Even as Russia offered a cheaper deal on the PAK-FA fifth generation fighter aircraft, the Indian Air Force feels that it is still too expensive even at this price. Russia last...
New Russian Navy Frigate Completes Certification Tests
Russias newest frigate Admiral Grigorovich has completed trials in the Barents Sea, the Yantar shipyards official said. "The second and last phase of the certification tests is over
Northrop Grumman Wins $285 Million US Navy Contract For Japan’s E-2D Hawkeye...
Northrop Grumman has won a $285 million contract to support the production and delivery of one E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft to Japan under the Foreign Military Sales program. Under the terms of contract awarded by the...
Lockheed Martin Wins $1 Billion USAF Contract For 32 C-130J Super Hercules
Lockheed Martin Corp has won a $1 billion contract from the US Air Force for production of 32 C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, the US Department of Defense announced Wednesday. As per the terms of the contract,...
Russia To Equip PAK-FA Fighter With Radio-Optical Phased Array Radar
Russia will equip its fifth generation fighter PAK-FA with an advanced Radio-Optical Phased Array Radar (ROFAR). KRET will be developing the new electronic systems for the aircraft, deputy general director of concern Radio-Electronic Technology (KRET) Vladimir...
Intellectual Property, Experience Made Rostec Select HAL For India’s Ka-226T Helicopter Project...
Fear of intellectual property loss combined with inexperience in helicopter manufacture led Russia's Rostec Corp to select Hindustan Aeronautics Limited over a private firm in the 'Make in India' program to manufacture KA-226T helicopters. The helicopter...
CybAero Postpones Delivery Of Three Unmanned Helicopter Systems To China
Delivery of three unmanned helicopter systems to China Customs has been rescheduled for early 2016 due to additional requirements and features. The delay was caused by additional requirements and features and the fact that the complex...
Rosoboronexport Plans Hardsell Of Uran-9 Combat Robotic System Next Year
Rosoboronexport will begin promoting its Uran-9 combat multipurpose robotic system in the international market next year. The Uran-9 is designed to provide remote reconnaissance and fire support to combined arms, recon and counter-terror units
Bahraini F-16 Crashes Near Saudi-Yemeni Border
A Bahraini F-16 fighter aircraft has crashed in Saudi Arabia-Yemeni border due to a technical error. The aircraft was taking part in the Saudi-led coalition battling rebel forces in Yemen, AFP reported Wednesday
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