China Has Set Up 26 Military Bases in South China Sea Islands
China has constructed 26 military bases across the South China Sea islands, occupying around 3,200 hectares, including airfields capable of handling nuclear-armed bombers. This is according to a
China’s New PL-16 Air-to-Air Missile Reportedly Enters Service with Air Force
The Chinese Air Force is reportedly integrating a new long-range air-to-air missile, the PL-16, into its tactical aviation arsenal. The
Textron-Leonardo Unveil M-346N Carrier-Based Trainer Jet for U.S. Navy
Textron Aviation Defense and Italys Leonardo have jointly unveiled the Beechcraft M-346N, a new carrier-capable jet trainer designed for the U.S
South Korea Upgrades Cheongung Air Defense System to Counter Ballistic Missile Threats
South Korea has
Denmark Picks IRIS-T SLM System for Air Defence under European Sky Shield...
The Danish Ministry of Defence has selected the IRIS-T SLM system from Diehl Defence as an interim solution for its Surface Based Air and Missile Defence (SBAMD) requirements.
South Korea Upgrades Army UH-60 Helicopters With New Internal Water Tanks
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA
France Conducts Rafale F4.3 Trials to Shape Final Standard Definition
Frances Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has completed a major evaluation campaign to test the Rafale fighter jet in its F4.3 configuration, as part of efforts to define and qualify the upcoming standard
Lithuania to Deploy Ukrainian Acoustic Drone Detection System from 2026
Starting in 2026, Lithuania will deploy a Ukrainian-developed acoustic drone detection system, Sky Fortress, to enhance its airspace surveillance capabilities. Commander-in-Chief of the Lithuanian Armed Forces, General Raimundas Vaikšnoras, announced the development during an interview with...
AeroVironment Reveals ‘Skyfall’ Mars Helicopter Concept for 2028 Crewed Missions
AeroVironment, Inc. today unveiled Skyfall, a next-generation Mars helicopter concept developed with NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) to support future crewed missions by 2028 through autonomous aerial reconnaissance
Russian Su-75 Stealth Fighter Spotted
Sikorsky Presents Unmanned S-70UAS U-Hawk at AUSA 2025
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
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...