U.S. Air Force Awards $197M Contract for Polish Air Force Reconnaissance Capability...
The U.S
Ukrainian Drones Hit 5 Russian Airfields, Destroying 15 Aircraft in 2025
Ukraines Alpha special operations unit has used long-range drones to strike five Russian military airfields in 2025, destroying or disabling 15 aircraft and causing losses it estimated at more than...
Leonardo Rheinmetall JV Delivers First Lynx Infantry Vehicles to Italian Army
Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles (LRMV), the joint venture between Italys Leonardo and Germanys Rheinmetall, has delivered the first four Lynx infantry fighting vehicles to the Italian Army, formally launching the...
Cartels Using Ukraine-Trained Drone Pilots to Ferry Drugs into the U.S.
Cartels in Colombia and Mexico are recruiting drone pilots trained in the Ukrainian foreign legion to fly drugs payloads into the United States. In one year alone, the U
Israel Recognizing Somaliland Could Lead to IDF Base There
Israels recognition of the Republic of Somaliland could allow the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to gain access to facilities in the territory, particularly Berbera International Airport, potentially expanding its military options in the Red Sea...
Russia's UAC, HAL Sign Agreement to Manufacture Superjet-100 Aircraft in India
Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) and HAL signed a joint venture agreement outlining cooperation in the production of the Superjet 100 in India. The document was signed by Vadim Badekha, CEO of UAC, and Dr
Saudi Arabia Considering Purchasing Turkish Air Defense Systems
Saudi Arabia is considering the potential purchase of Turkish air defense systems following a visit by a senior Saudi military delegation to Turkeys defense electronics firm, ASELSAN. Maj
European Countries Close Baltic Sea to Russia’s Shadow Fleet, Disrupting Oil Exports...
Fourteen European countries have announced coordinated measures to restrict access to the Baltic Sea for Russias so-called shadow fleet, targeting Moscows ability to export oil while bypassing international sanctions. As per an
Israel Orders Air-to-Ground Bombs from Elbit Systems worth $184M
Israel has placed a multi-year order worth more than
Indonesia Receives its First Three Rafale Fighter Jets
Indonesia has received three Rafale fighter jets from France, the first batch of a multibillion-dollar defense deal. A ministry spokesperson confirmed that the aircraft arrived on January 23 and are now stationed at Roesmin Nurjadin Air...
Israeli MoD Orders $183 Million Air Munitions from Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems has secured a multi-year order worth approximately $183 million (NIS 570 million) from the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) for the supply of air munitions. The agreement was issued by the IMOD Defense Procurement...
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