Two Russian UIC’s "Chirok" drones Prepared For Test
Russian United Instrument Corporation (UIC) has constructed two prototype versions of reconnaissance and strike drones, “Chirok” and is preparing them for tests, Ria Novosti reported Friday. There are currently three models...
India’s DRDO To Build Mark II Akash SAM With Longer Range Seeker...
For Defenseworld.net/BangaloreDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) sources say that they have moved a proposal to the government on building Mark II of the Akash missiles that will be upgraded...
Turbomeca’s Latest Arriel Turboshaft Wins Certification
Turbomeca has received EASA type-certification for its Arriel 2N turboshaft. The new engine delivers 17% more take-off power (986 shp/735 kW compared to 840 shp/626 kW) than the current Arriel 2C...
Lockheed Martin Super Hornet IRST System Gets US Navy Approval
Lockheed Martin has announced Thursday that US Navy has approved a low rate initial production of F/A-18 Super Hornet infrared search and track (IRST) system developed and integrated by its...
Mozambique Orders Three Additional Interceptor Vessels From CMN
Mozambique has ordered three additional HS132 interceptor vessels to the existing order of three ocean eagle 43 trimaran patrol vessels and three HS132 interceptors ordered in September 2013 from CMN,...
In Retreat, ISIS As Dangerous As In Attack
Improvised explosive devices (IED) were planted in toys by IS militants, while retreating from Iraqi forces. “We have a list of 24 different types of devices they used in this area,” Darwish Mussa Ali, Bomb disposal...
Peru To Buy Used Three Bell SAR Helicopters From Netherlands
Netherlands Defense Minister Jeanine Hennis Plasschaert announced in the parliament last week that Netherlands will be selling three used Bell AB-412 search and rescue (SAR) helicopters to Peru. The contract, which is expected to be signed...
Mistral, Delayed Submarine Projects May Cause Euro 300 Million loss to DCNS
DCNS, the French ship and submarine builder may be heading for a loss during 2014, the fist time since 2003. Non delivery of the Mistral amphibious assault ship to Russia and delays in the Scorpene and...
Northrop Grumman Gears Up For Sixth Gen Fighter
Northrop Grumman has dedicated a pair of teams to develop a "sixth-generation" fighter for both the US Navy and Air Force. Both the Air Force and Navy have begun preliminary planning for what is referred to...
USAF to Re-Evaluate Radar Contract Awarded to Raytheon
The US Air Force will reconsider a $71 million radar contract awarded to Raytheon, following protests by Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin. Various media outlets reported on Wednesday that the re-evaluation means either the program could...
Indian Akash Missile To See Range Increase
The Indian Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has decided to increase the range of the Aakash Surface to air missile (SAM), one of its successful programs, and provide it with a ‘seeker in its...
Norwegian Armed Force To Continue IFS Applications Usage
IFS announced on Thursday that the Royal Norwegian Navy has decided to extend its use of IFS Applications by purchasing additional user licenses. The Norwegian Armed Forces uses IFS Applications for military logistics to manage mission-critical...
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