US Authorizes Allies To Buy Raytheon's Ballistic Missile Defense Radar
The US government has authorized its allies to purchase Raytheons AN/TPY-2 ballistic missile defense radar for use in forward-based mode. In forward-based mode, the AN/TPY-2 is positioned near hostile...
UVision Unveils Precision Loitering Mini-UAVs at Paris Air Show 2015
UVision announced Monday that it has unveiled its full line of multi-operational BLOS (Beyond Line of Sight) precision loitering solutions for a range of operational scenarios at the Paris Air...
Turbomeca Focuses On Heavy helicopter Engine Innovations
Turbomeca (Safran) announced today that it has been investigating and running tests on its TECH3000 components and modules this year to address need of greater performance and reduced environmental footprint...
Are Yemini Scuds Getting the Better of Saudi Patriot Anti-missile Systems?
Rebel Yemini forces are reported to have accelerated their missile attacks on Saudi targets over the weekend after an earlier Scud attack on a Saudi base claimed the life of...
Mitsubishi Unveils Japan’s Future 3000 Ton FFX Frigate
Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has unveiled a new surface combatant concept for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) next generation 3000 tons class Frigate known as "30FF" or FFX...
France Tests Nuclear Cruise Missile Weapon System
The Ministry of Defense of France announced on Friday the successful testing of a new nuclear, air-launched cruise missile. The nuclear cruise missile weapon system, Air-Sol Moyenne Portée Amélioré (ASMPA; medium-range air to surface missile), by...
Northrop Teams Up With General Dynamics For USAF STARS Recap Program
Northrop Grumman has teamed up with General Dynamics and its subsidiary to pursue the US Air Force's Joint STARS recap program. This complementary team leverages Northrop Grumman's role as the prime industry contractor for...
French Navy Receives FREMM Multi-Mission Frigate Provence
DCNS on Friday delivered the FREMM multi-mission frigate Provence to the French Navy, as stipulated in the contract. The frigate is the second of the series ordered by OCCAR, Organization of Joint Armament that performs the...
Eurofighter, Rafale, Super Hornet, F-35, Gripen In Race To Finland’s New Fighter...
Finland plans to replace its existing fleet of 62 F/A-18 Hornets by 2021, the Defense ministry made an announcement Thursday. Eurofighter, French Dassault Rafale, American Boeing Super Hornet or Lockheed Martin JSF F-35, and Swedish JAS...
Airbus A400M could Interest Pentagon Military Transport Needs
The US military could potentially be a huge market for the Airbus A400 tactical transport aircraft, the Airbus CEO Tom Enders said in an interview. "By the next decade at the latest, the US armed forces...
Super Tucanos Ride Sales Success on Demand for Light Attack Aircraft
Embraer has sold more than 250 Super Tucano light attack and surveillance aircraft on the back of growing demand for inexpensive, low maintenance fighter aircraft operating in a low threat environment. Several variants of the Super...
CybAero To List On Nasdaq Stockholm In 2016
CybAero will be switching to a new executive venue for its shares by moving to Nasdaq Stockholm from Nasdaq First North in 2016, the company said in a statement on Friday after a recent board...
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