Australia's Collin-Class Submarine Catches Fire
An incident involving submarine accident surfaced yesterday when fire broke out aboard Australias Collin-class vessel, HMAS Waller that had only recently returned after a long period of maintenance. The Defence Department...
Raytheon Demos Tomahawk Block IV Communications Upgrades
Raytheon Company and the US Navy have successfully tested communications advancements to the Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile. During a Feb
Thales Wins €164 Million Optronic Systems Support Contract
Thales and the French defence ministry's integrated through-life support structure for aeronautical equipment and systems (SIMMAD) announced today the awarding of the AMADEOS contract, a six-year agreement worth €164 million. Under...
Sikorsky's Matrix Technology Program Begins Second Phase
Sikorsky Aircraft's Matrix Technology autonomy research program has progressed to the second phase of flight test activities with the installation of advanced sensors to allow the Sikorsky Autonomy Research Aircraft...
Norway To Buy AMRAAM Missiles Worth $80 Million
Norway has requested the purchase of AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM Missiles for an estimated cost of $80 million. The principal contractor will be Raytheon
N. Korea Test Fire Short-Range Missiles
North Korea today test fired four short-range missiles having an estimated range of 200 kilometres, according to AFP. It was unclear what type of missiles were fired
Navy Chief’s Resignation Brings To Forefront India’s Delayed Submarine Procurement
The resignation of Indian Navy Chief Admiral D.K
Poland Signs Agreement With Alenia Aermacchi To Buy M-346 Trainers
Poland has signed an agreement estimated €280 million with Alenia Aermacchi to purchase M-346 Advanced Jet Trainers, becoming the fourth customer after Israel, Singapore and Italy. The Polish-Italian agreement in the years 2016-2017 includes delivery of...
Norway Receive CV90 Upgraded Vehicles
The Norwegian military yesterday took delivery of first upgraded CV9030 armoured vehicle from BAE Systems under a $750 million contract signed in June 2012. The new upgraded-version vehicle fleet has significantly enhanced protection, survivability, situational awareness...
Thales Unveil New-Generation Helicopter Cockpit At HELI-EXPO 2014
Thales unveils Avionics 2020 new-generation helicopter cockpit – based on the principles of natural and direct hands-on interaction at HELI-EXPO 2014. Avionics 2020 is the result of a number of partnerships, spearheaded by Thales with researchers,...
Russian Air Force To Get New Flight Simulators This Year
The Russian Air Force will get about 20 new flight simulators for training fighter and ground-attack crews later this year, according to RIA Novosti. The trainers are to simulate a number of new types of aircraft...
Austria To Buy Selex Air Defence Radar System.
Selex ES has been awarded a contract by the Austrian Ministry of Defence to provide a RAT31DL/M deployable air defence radar system. The system will enter into operation in 2016
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