Russian Improvised AK-74M To Be 50 Per Cent More Accurate
Russian Kalashnikov Concern claims that new upgraded version of its AK-74 assault rifle allows 1.5 times combat effectiveness at a distance of up to 300 meters in different climatic conditions...
Gulf States Eye THAAD Buy Fearing Iranian Missiles
Members of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman may create a collective regional missile defense system to counter Irans missile activities, National Defense Magazine...
South Korea Unveils Sixth 1,800 Ton Class Attack Submarine
South Korea unveiled its sixth 1,800-ton-class attack submarine Thursday aimed at boosting its underwater warfare capabilities against North Korea, Yonhap News Agency reported. The Navy plans to commission the submarine in...
Russian Helicopters Delivers First Two Overhauled Ka-31 Helos To India
Russian Helicopters (part of State Corporation Rostec) announced today that it has delivered the first two repaired Ka-31 attack helicopters produced by Kumertau Aviation Production Enterprise (a Russian Helicopters company)...
Fincantieri, Finmeccanica Wins $4 Billion Italian Navy Contract To Construct Seven Patrol
Fincantieri, Finmeccanica announced today that they have won a 3.5 billion Euros (US$ 4 billion) contract for the construction of seven ships in the plan to renew Italian Navy fleet
US Approves $21 Million AMRAAM To Malaysia
US Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced that it has approved $21 million worth sale of AIM-120C7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Malaysia. Malaysia has placed a request for 10 AMRAAM, missile containers, spare and...
PUMA Infantry Fighting Vehicle Gets Bundeswehr Approval
Rheinmetall announced today that its PUMA infantry fighting vehicle has been approved for service by the German procurement agency. The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support, or BAAINBw issued the required Approval...
RAAF Spends US$1.2 Billion To Renovate F-35 Base
Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) announced on Wednesday that it has spent US$1.2 billion to upgrade F-35 base to support the introduction, operation and deployment of the F-35A Lightning II Fighter
US Sells $395 Million Ammunitions To Iraq
US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced Tuesday that it has approved sale of $395 million worth Ammunitions to Iraq. Iraq had placed a request for 5,000 81mm High Explosive Mortar Ammunition, 684,000 M203 40mm High...
Qatar 'Offsets' Rafale Buy with Air Traffic Rights
Qatar Airways has secured additional traffic rights into France during the days it was negotiating a €6.3 billion ($7
US Approves $3Billion Osprey Aircraft Sale To Japan
The US has approved a $3 billion possible sale of 17 Osprey aircraft and support equipments to Japan. The sale would support the Japanese Self Defense Forces (JSDF) with capability to operate closely with the U
India, France To Set Up Teams For Rafale Acquisition Deal In 'Time...
India and France will set up team to discuss the acquisition of 36 Dassault Rafale fighters in a ‘time bound manner. A short statement from India's MOD said after the Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar met...
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