Has Indonesia’s Interest in Russian Fifth-gen Su-57 Jet Led it to Cold-shoulder...
Indonesia would prefer its next fighter purchase to be a fifth generation jet and has been eyeing the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter closely during recent air show displays and in confidential talks with Moscow. Sources told Defensemirror
Hensoldt Tests Unmanned Carrier Deployment From A400M Aircraft
HENSOLDT has completed flight tests demonstrating the deployment of its unmanned carrier system from an Airbus A400M military transport aircraft. The
Patria Signs Final F-35 Engine Assembly Agreement with Pratt & Whitney
Patria and Pratt & Whitney have signed an agreement covering the final assembly and inspection of F135 fighter engines for Finlands F-35A aircraft. The work involves assembling and testing a series of F135 engines at Patrias new assembly and maintenance facility in Linnavuori, Nokia, where production has already begun and is...
Korea Aerospace Industries, Hanwha Aerospace to Jointly Develop Drones, Aircraft Engines
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Hanwha Aerospace have signed a
India’s HAL Says Five Tejas Mk1A Fighters Ready for Delivery
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Thursday said five Tejas Mk1A fighter jets are fully ready for delivery to the Indian Air Force, rejecting earlier media reports that induction of the aircraft is facing fresh delays. In a
Iran Test-Launches Khorramshahr 4 Hypersonic Missile with 2-Ton Warhead
Iran has test-launched and placed its Khorramshahr 4 hypersonic ballistic missile into combat service, marking the first reported deployment of the system in underground facilities operated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). IRGC-aligned Fars News Agency reported that the missile, also known as Kheibar, has been deployed in what Iran describes as “underground missile cities
Rostec and ZALA to Showcase UAV and Anti-Drone Systems at World Defense...
Rostec and ZALA RSS will showcase new UAV and counter-drone systems at World Defense Show 2026, held February 8–12 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. ZALA will present the latest Lancet-E reconnaissance and strike system, including the Z-16E UAV, Izdeliye 51E and 52E loitering munitions, and a new single-use launcher for Product 51E, highlighting upgrades derived from real combat experience
China Could Help Pakistan Increase JF-17 Fighter Production to Meet Export Demand:...
China could help Pakistan increase the production of JF-17 fighters as the current manufacturing rate of some 20 aircraft per year is insufficient to both meet the needs of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and potential exports. The “success” of the JF-17 against India in May last year has increased potential buyer interest with inquiries coming in from Iraq, Bangladesh and Indonesia, a top Pakistan Air Force (PAF) official said
Eurofighter Signs Contract To Modify Typhoon Aerodynamics For Faster Weapon Integration
Eurofighter has signed a contract with the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency to develop test and certify an Aerodynamic Modification Kit (AMK) for the Eurofighter Typhoon aimed at speeding up the integration and certification of new weapons and external loads. The modification kit is intended to support the integration of future anti-radar missiles used to suppress and destroy enemy air defence radars along with additional air-to-ground weapons air-to-air missiles and later standoff missile variants
Israel MoD to Integrate Indigenous Electronics Package into CH-54K Helicopters
Israels Ministry of Defense has signed an agreement worth more than 400 million shekels (nearly $130 million) with Elbit Systems to integrate an Israeli-developed electronics package into the CH-53K heavy transport helicopters. The deal was inked as part of preparations to induct the CH-53K fleet, locally designated “Para,” which is expected to replace the aging Yasur helicopters
Iran Receives its First Mi-28NE Night Hunter Helicopter from Russia: Reports
Russia has reportedly delivered the first Mi-28NE Night Hunter attack helicopter to Iran, indicating the initial shipment under a procurement announced in November 2023. Images and geolocation data circulating online show a Mi-28NE inside a hangar in Tehran that analysts link to the Pars Aerospace Services Company, an aviation maintenance and industrial facility rather than an operational air base, as per multiple reports
Belgium to Produce Horizontal Tail for F-35 Fighter Jets
Israeli MoD Lashes Out at France For Banning it From Eurosatory Arms...
Vietnam to Buy $100 Million Worth Parts for its C-130 Aircraft
Russia Bets Big on India to Buy its Il-114-300 & SJ-100 Passenger...
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