Dassault-MMRCA Deal Imminent: IAF Chief
The $22 billion fighter aircraft deal between India and Dassault is close to being inked, Indian Air Force Chief (IAF) Arup Raha said Wednesday. Raha said a deadline for finalization of...
China Tests Reconnaissance And Attack Drone
China has successfully tested reconnaissance and strike drone Rainbow No.4 and completed simulation target practice, China News reported Tuesday
Germany Ready To Deliver Weapons Worth $91 Million To Kurdish Forces
Germany has agreed to deliver weapons and munitions worth a total $91 million to Kurdish forces in northern Iraq in their fight against Islamic State (IS). The weapons will be delivered...
ISS Develops Software To Track Global Arms Trafficking, Supply Routes
Intelligent Software Solutions (ISS) announced today that it has developed an interactive software tool designed to provide policy makers with precise, verified information on global arms trafficking. The European...
Russia To Create Super Heavy Rockets
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved plans for creating super-heavy rockets, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said Tuesday. “Today, (Russia's space agency) Roscosmos' plans to begin the work on a...
Slovakia Close To Acquiring Gripen Aircrafts
The Czech Republic, Slovakia and Sweden have signed a letter of intent agreeing to co-operate on using the Saab Gripen fighter paving the way for a potential Slovakian acquisition of the aircraft. “Today's signing will lay...
Australia Interested In Buying Japanese Submarines
Australia is interested in buying military submarines from Japan despite having vowed to build them at home. Australia may buy 12 4,000 ton Soryu class stealth diesel engine submarines and would replace six outdated Collin-class boats
NATO Will Not Takeover Supply Of French Helicopter Carriers To Russia
NATO will not consider taking over the order for two Mistral helicopter carriers that France has committed to supply to Russia, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen saidMonday. Rasmussen in a press conference said, “NATO has...
AgustaWestland's Arbitration Against India Moves Forward, Third Judge Appointed
A third judge has been appointed at long last in the international arbitration requested by AgustaWestland against India after the cancellation of the 560 million euro AW101 helicopter contract in December. The news of the...
S. Korean Fighter Aircraft Development Advances: Report
South Koreas projects to develop indigenous fighters and purchase stealth warplanes have gained momentum as Seoul reportedly plans to approve crucial administrative steps at the national defense acquisition program committee in September, according to Korea...
Russian Army Receives Upgraded Mi-8AMTSh Helicopters
Russian Helicopters has delivered the first batch of four upgraded Mi-8AMTSh transport helicopters to the Russian Defence Ministry. A long-term state contract for upgraded Mi-8AMTSh helicopters was signed in Ulan-Ude in August 2013
IAI Successfully Tests B767-300ER Aircraft With Fly-by-Wire System
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has successful flight-tested a B767-300ER aircraft, equipped with an advanced Fly-by-Wire (FBW) boom system. The new added FBW boom capability, for this specific type of aircraft, joins and enhances the company's extensive...
Russia’s “Magic Bullet” Against FPV Drones?
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