China-made Aircraft Fly in U.S. Airshow for First Time
Chinese-built L-15E advanced trainer jets made their first international appearance at a major US airshow as part of the UAE's national aerobatic display team. The UAE Ministry of Defense announced on its official X account on Tuesday the successful conclusion of the Fursan Al Emarat's US journey, saying the team delivered...
Denmark to Acquire Two Boeing P8-A Poseidon Aircraft to Monitor Greenland, Arctic...
Following the recommendation of the Chief of Defence, it has been provisionally decided to acquire two maritime patrol aircraft of the P-8A Poseidon type, the Danish MoD said. A number of close allies already use the maritime patrol aircraft P-8A Poseidon for surveillance and maritime situational awareness
Will Indian Air Force buy an Indigenous High Altitude Pseudo Satellite?
The Indian Ministry of Defense (MoD) approved the procurement of a Fixed-Wing Based High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (FW-HAPS) for carrying out persistent Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance, telecommunication and remote sensing for the Indian Air Force. The HAPS acquisition was included in several procurement approvals for the Indian Army, Navy and Air...
U.K. Army, Navy Test Low-cost Attack Drone Developed by BAE Systems Subsidiary...
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French Air Force Completes Mid-Life Upgrade of Mirage 2000D Fighter Jets
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) delivered the fiftieth and final mid-life upgrade (RMV) Mirage 2000D to the French Air and Space Force. This modernization program involved Dassault Aviation producing modification kits and refurbishing the first two aircraft, followed by the French Aeronautical Industry Service (SIAé) scaling up the upgrades to...
Serbia Modernizes MiG-29SM Fighters with Russian & Chinese Weapons, French IFF System
Serbia has upgraded its MiG-29SM fighter jets with Russian, Chinese weapons and a French (Thales) identification friend or for (IFF) system vastly improving the tactical performance of its Soviet origin fighter jet. The upgraded MiG-29SM was displayed at the "Colonel-Pilot Milenko Pavlović" airbase near Belgrade last week, the Serbian Air Force and Air Defense for the first time publicly demonstrated virtually the entire range of armament of the upgraded MiG-29SM+ for engaging air and ground targets, Serbian media reported
Ukraine to Receive Gripen-E Fighter Jets in 2029, Its First All-New Western
Agreement was signed to procure 16 Swedish JAS 39 Gripen E multirole Fighters equipped with the latest AESA radar and advanced electronic warfare system. Ukraine is set to receive its most modern fighter aircraft, 16 Swedish JAS 39 Gripen E multirole Fighters by 2029, an agreement for which was in Kyiv on June 30
Russia’s Kalashnikov Signs Contract to Supply 'Karakut' Reconnaissanc Drones to Indian Firm...
Kalashnikov Concern of Russia signed a contract to supply a batch of Karakut multifunctional unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to an Indian customer at the India Homeland Security Expo 2026 last week. Delivery is scheduled for the end of 2026, while negotiations are underway to establish licensed production in India, the Russian Weapons Telegram Channel reported
European Commission Disburses €3.9 Billion Loan to Ukraine for Drone Procurement
The European Commission begins disbursement today of €3.9 billion as the first payment under the first tranche of around €6 billion dedicated to drone procurement to Ukraine
Russia Deploying Artificial Intelligence in Air Defense Systems
Russia is implementing a new artificial intelligence environment to improve the performance of its air defense systems to help easily identify and track targets. Artificial intelligence systems are now being actively introduced in air defenses and the result will be seen by November
Su-57 Influence? Indonesia Drops Joint Production of Korean KF-21 Fighter, Mulls...
The Indonesian MoD has announced plans to give up joint production of the KF-21 fighter jet but instead buy a certain quantities of the aircraft directly from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). The head of Indonesia's Defense Logistics Agency, TNI Vice Marshal Yusuf Jauhari, was quoted as saying on June 26, "Indonesia will not carry out joint production of the KF-21, but will instead buy it directly from Korea
Russia’s YAK-130M Modernized Combat-Trainer Conducts Maiden Flight
Russias United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) conducted the maiden flight of the Yak-130M prototype, a thoroughly modernized version of the Yak-130 combat trainer. The aircraft was piloted by a crew consisting of First Class Test Pilot Alexander Guskov and Honored Test Pilot Andrei Voropaev
Houtis Fire Missiles at Saudi Airport after Riyadh Bombs Yemen’s Sanaa Airport...
Iran Blockade Back, Now U.S. to Charge 20% Hormuz Transit Fee
First Use of Unmanned Kamikaze Boat by the U.S. in Attack...
Russian FSB Prevents Ukrainian Plot to Attack Su-57 Fighter Bases with FPV...
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