Ukraine Defense Industry Reports $7B in Orders
The Ukrainian defense industry has secured $7 billion in orders, but this figure reflects only about one-third of its potential production capacity. Lindy Smith, a member of the Supervisory Board of Ukroboronprom and President of the Defense-Industrial Coalition of Arizona, emphasized the need for improved utilization of defense enterprises in Ukraine
Boeing Wins $7B to Provide Small Diameter Bombs to Ukraine, Allies; JDAMs...
Boeing received a $6.9 billion contract to supply Small Diameter Bombs (SDB) Increment One to Ukraine and U
Dutch F-35s Now Ready for NATO Nuclear Deterrent Missions
The Royal Netherlands Air Force has declared Full Operational Capability (
Saudi Arabia's New Raytheon AN/TPY-2 Missile Defense Radar Features 50 Upgrades
Raytheon has delivered the first AN/TPY-2 radar system to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The AN/TPY-2 is a missile defense radar capable of detecting, tracking, and distinguishing ballistic missiles at multiple stages of flight
Russia’s Lancet-E Loitering Munition, Anti-Drone System Make International Debut at Azeri Show...
Russia's Rosoboronexport will present the Lancet-E loitering munition and anti-drone systems for the first time internationally at the ADEX 2024 International Defence Industry Exhibition, taking place from September 24 to 26 in Baku, Azerbaijan. "Russia and the Caspian countries have long-standing good neighborly relations, including in the sphere of military-technical cooperation
Lithuania, Northrop Grumman to Boost Medium-Caliber Ammunition Production for Ukraine
Northrop Grumman has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Lithuanias Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Finance to collaborate on the production of medium-caliber ammunition for Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) in Lithuania, as well as for Ukraine. "This project will be another important step forward in the development of Lithuania's defense industry
Algeria Could Become Launch Customer for Upgraded YAK-130M Aircraft Featuring AESA Radar...
Algeria is emerging as a potential launch customer for the upgraded YAK-130M aircraft, the newest version of the Yakovlev YAK-130, likely featuring an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, and primarily designed for the export market. During the Army-2024 Forum held in Kubinka, near Moscow last week, an Algerian delegation was observed closely inspecting the YAK-130M
BrahMos Aerospace Confirms Ongoing Talks with Indonesia at Army-2024 Forum
BrahMos Aerospace has confirmed Indonesia's interest in the BrahMos missile during the Army-2024 Forum in the Moscow region. “Talks with Indonesia are currently ongoing,” a company representative told Defense Mirror at the forum, though they declined to provide further details regarding the potential contract value or timeline
Russian Helicopters Acknowledge FPV Drone Threat, Announces Upgrades
Russian Helicopters, the country's primary manufacturer of military rotorcraft, has admitted that some of its helicopters have been brought down by first-person view (FPV) drones. In a rare acknowledgment of vulnerability, the company revealed that it is working on solutions to combat this new type of threat
No Orders for Armata-T-14 Tanks from Russian MoD
Despite a dire need for tanks in the war against Ukraine, the Russian MoD has not placed orders for its showpiece tank, the T-14 or Armata. At the Army-2024 Forum, tank manufacturer UralVagonZavod (UVZ) expressed readiness to start production of the T-14s once the Russian government places an order
First Display of Chinese WJ-700 Drone in Russia
China showcased the WJ-700, its high-altitude, high-speed, and long-endurance armed reconnaissance UAV system, at the ARMY-2024 Forum in Russia, marking the first time the WJ-700 has been displayed in Russia. The WJ-700, developed by the No
Iran Could Offer Mohajer-10 Long Range Attack Drone to Russia
Iran could sell its most lethal drone yet, the Mohajer-10- a long range, long endurance attack/reconnaissance drone to Russia following its display at the Army 2024 arms fair in Moscow. When asked by a defensemirror
India Awards $900M Contract to L&T for K9 Vajra-T Howitzers
Boko Haram Militants Attack Two Nigerian Army Bases with Grenade-strapped Drones
China’s Sixth-Generation Fighter Jet Takes First Flight
Damage by Missile Fragments Found On External Fuselage of Crashed Azerbaijan Aircraft
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...