China Tests DF-17 Hypersonic Missile for the First Time Under "Battlefield Conditions"
Chinese official media has shown the launch of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force's DF-17 hypersonic missile for the first time. The DF-17 hypersonic missile, characterized by its waverider...
Diehl Defence to Acquire Explosive Ordnance Disposal Firm, EST Energetics
Diehl Defence has signed an agreement with General Atomics Europe, the former owner of EST Energetics GmbH in Rothenburg/Saxony, to acquire the company. A subsidiary of Diehl Defence will take over...
Russian Burevestnik Nuclear-powered Cruise Missile Could Release Radioactive Material During Flight
The Russian 9M730 Burevestnik cruise missile uses a direct-cycle nuclear turbojet engine that best explains the claimed ultra-long flight duration and dimensions of the rocket, according to two scientists from...
French DGA to Add Collaborative Combat, ISR Mission Capability to A400M Aircraft...
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA), through the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) has awarded Airbus Defence & Space a contract to develop a new multi-mission capability called "...
Indian Navy to Commission Stealt Frigate, Anti-submarine Craft, Hydrographic Survey Vessel
The Indian Navy is scheduled to commission three indigenously built frontline platforms – Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, and Agray – in Kolkata on 21 Jun 2026. Designed by the Indian Navys Warship Design Bureau and constructed by Garden...
Saab Unveils All-New Giraffe AMB-D Air Defense Radar at Eurosatory 2026
Saab launched the all-new Giraffe AMB D ground-based air defense radar at the Eurosatory 2026 in Paris on June 17. The Giraffe AMB D combines a new radar array design with a modern software architecture to...
European Countries Announce $4 Billion Arms Support for Ukraine
Member countries of the Ramstein-format Ukraine Defense Contact Group (R-FUDCG) today announced $4 billion in support, including $1.2 billion missiles for Patriot air defence systems, $330 million worth radars from the UK, besides $540
Iranian Pilots Recount Deception Operation in the Bombing of a U.S. Base...
Iranian Air Force (IAF) personnel recounted an operation in early March that caused widespread destruction to a U.S
Korean Hanwha’s Chunmoo Missiles to be Launched from Thales’ X-Fire Launchers
Hanwha Aerospace of Korea has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with French firm, Thales to make its Chunmoo guided missiles compatible with Thales X-Fire launcher platforms. The MOU was signed on June 17 at Eurosatory...
Russian Helicopters to Supply Iran with 12 Mi-171 Helicopters
Russian Helicopters has signed documents today for supply of 21 civilian helicopters Mi-171 for the Iranian Red Crescent Society, the company said. The signing of the contract marks the first international sales of Russian Helicopters to...
No MiG-29 Jets to Ukraine Until Kyiv Transfers Drone Tech to Poland
Poland has suspended the transfer of nine MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine due to an unresolved issue regarding the receipt of Ukrainian drone technology. This was reported by the Polish publication tvn24 , citing the Deputy Minister...
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