Antonov An-70 Begins Long-Distance Flight Testing
The Antonov Company announced today that the An-70 has begun performing long−distance flights having passed state tests. Among other flights there was one on the route: Kyiv – Odesa –...
Indra Nabs South Korea Submarine Contract
Indra will equip two new submarines of the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) with its electronic defense system PEGASO. These submarines are part of the third phase of the submarine...
India's DRDO Develops Battery Powered Mini Armored Vehicles
Mini armored vehicles, powered by batteries and capable of going into hotel lobbies and congested urban areas have been developed by Indias Defence Research And Development Organization (DRDO). Three fully...
UK To Investigate AgustaWestland Over Indian VVIP Helicopter Scandal?
The United Kingdom is reportedly considering launching its own investigation against AgustaWestland in connection with the Indian VVIP helicopter deal. According to Exaronews
AgustaWestland, Havelsanare Sign MoU To Co-Develop Training Systems
AgustaWestland and Havelsanare today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate and jointly market and sell their complementary training products and capabilities. Sadik YAMAC, CEO of Havelsan,...
Indian MoD To Launch E-Procurement Platform
The Indian Defense Ministry will set up an “end to end” e-procurement platform for all future sales, according to the Indian Express. Any procurement costing over $1 million will be sources through the new platform...
IAF Chief Reviews Su-30MKI Service Facilities, Inaugurates Spares Warehouse
The Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Arup Raha inaugurated a warehouse for storing aggregates and spares of Su-30MKI aircraft and handed it over to Airforce Liaison Establishment at Nashik on June 7. Earlier in the day...
Rafale Pulling All Stops To Cling MMRCA Deal
Ahead of the conclusion of the financial negotiations in the MMRCA deal, Dassault has pulled out all stops in raising its sales pitch to the Indian government. Showcasing its full might, the Rafale is participating for...
Canada To Announce Decision On F-35 Early Next Week
A decision on Canadas F-35 purchase is expected next week, if local media reports are to be believed. The Conservative government is expected to make a final decision as soon as next Tuesday, followed soon after...
China Improving Military Capabilities, Picks Up Modernization Pace: Report
China is rushing to modernize and improve its military capabilities, according to an annual US Department of Defense report to Congress. The “Military and Security Developments Involving the Peoples Republic of China for 2014” report said...
Northrop Grumman Wins Miniaturized Inertial Navigation System Contract
Northrop Grumman has won a contract from the US Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center to develop a miniaturized navigation grade inertial system for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). ...
Ukraine Withholding Russian Prepayments For Defense Orders
In the aftermath of the Crimean crisis, Ukraine will not refund Moscow for defense orders placed with Ukrainian arms makers. Russias Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin Thursday said, the Ukrainian partners “are late with deliveries...
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