Royal Navy Deploys UAV ScanEagle
Boeing released footage of ScanEagle taking flight from HMS Somerset in the Gulf. ScanEdge had been ordered by the Ministry of Defense 7 months earlier
Nexter, L&T Team Up For Indian Artillery Program
Nexter Systems is teaming up with L&T and Ashok Leyland to collaborate for the Mounted Gun System (MGS) artillery program of Indian Army. The announcement was made during Eurosatory 2014 show...
India Needs Single Window Clearance For Defense Exports
“India needs policy mechanism for exporting weapon systems. A Single window clearance for sale of arms to friendly foreign countries has been suggested by DRDO,” Avinash Chander, Scientific Adviser to...
Al-Qaeda Launches Improved Encryption Platforms, Crytography Programs
In response to Edward Snowden's revelations, terrorist organization Al-Qaeda has adopted “stronger encryption techniques to bypass the standard cryptographic protections in its various communications”. The U
Germany Halts Army Rifle Orders Over Accuracy Doubts
Germanys defense ministry has temporarily halted new orders of its militarys standard assault rifle over accuracy errors, Bild am Sonntag daily reported on June 22. The G36 automatic rifle made...
US Military Successfully Tests Ballistic Missile Defense System
The Pentagon confirmed the successful testing of the Ballistic Missile Defense System conducted by the military in a joint exercise on June 22. This test was the 65th successful hit-to-kill intercept out of 81 attempts since
Philippines Awards $20 Million APC Contract To Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems has won a $20 Million Contract for the supply of upgraded armored personnel carriers (APCs) to the Philippines Armed Forces. The upgrade will include 25 mm unmanned turrets, 12
Dassault Expecting First Rafale Export Order From Qatar
Dassault is preparing to recieve a contract for 72 Rafale jets from Qatar marking its first export order. According to a French government official, a contract would probably come in two batches of 36 aircraft
Airbus To Begin Trials Of Tanan Block 2 UAS Soon
Airbus Defense and Space will perform ground tests on the Tanan Block 2 unmanned aircraft system (UAS), with first flight expected to take place in next couple of months, according to Flightglobal.com
Russia, Europe Vie For Developing Countries’ Defence Dollars
As orders for defence equipment at home decline, France, Germany and Russia are intensifying their efforts to sell to developing countries. The German government approved export licenses for weapons worth almost €6 billion last year,...
New BrahMos CEO To Take Charge In August
Sudhir Mishra has been appointed new Chief Executive Officer of BrahMos Aerospace Corporation where he will replace A Sivathanu Pillai. Senior missile scientist Sudhir Mishra, in-charge of all major missile programmes will take over as...
Cyber Warriors Shortage Worries U.S. Govt.
The United States is reportedly facing a shortage of cybersecurity professionals — particularly for positions within the federal government because it does not offer salaries as high as the private sector. According to a study...
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