Saudi Arabia to Become First Operator of Leonardo C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft...
Leonardo has won a contract to supply four C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) to the Ministry of Defense of Saudi Arabia, making it the first operator of C-27J in MPA configuration. The C-27J-MPA will be used by the Saudi Arabian Navy to counter submarine and surface threats, conduct search and...
U.S. Navy Transfers 10 TH-57 Helicopters for Free to Sri Lanka
The United States Navy has transferred 10 TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters to the Sri Lanka Air Force under the U.S
Russia Busts U.S. Sanctions over Aircraft Composite Material
The Russian Federal Air Transport Agency has approved the inclusion of locally-made composite materials in the load-bearing elements of the vertical stabilizer box and stabilizer of the MC-21 Airliner.Thus, Russian science and industry have fully completed a large-scale project to integrate domestic composite materials into the MC-21 aircraft design, a...
Indian MoD Approves Rafale Aircraft, Combat Missiles and Pseudo Satellites Procurement Worth...
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved defence procurement proposals worth INR 3.60 lakh crore (approximately $40 billion) on February 12, 2026
Indian Coast Guard to Receive 8 Dornier-228 Aircraft From HAL For Maritime
Indias Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of eight Dornier 228 aircraft and associated Operational Role Equipment for the Indian Coast Guard. The contract, valued at ₹2,312 crore (approximately USD 280–285 million), has been concluded under Indias “Buy (Indian)” procurement category,...
Indonesia Tests F-16, Super Tucano Landings on Toll Road to Evaluate Civilian...
Indonesian Deputy Minister of Defense Donny Ermawan Taufanto oversaw the Air Forces F-16 and Super Tucano
Hanwha Aerospace and KAI Expand KF-21 Collaboration with New Aircraft Weapons MOU
Hanwha Aerospace and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to cooperate on the development of domestically produced aviation weapons, including long-range air-to-air missiles. The agreement was announced during the 3rd World Defense Exhibition (WDS) held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Egyptian Firm Unveils Long-Range Strike Drone at Riyadh Defense Show
Egyptian company ONIP has unveiled a new long-range strike drone at the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. HAMZA-3 is a tailless flying-wing drone designed for strike missions and swarm operations
Hanwha Aerospace, Estonia’s Frankenburg Technologies Sign MOU on Counter-Drone System
Hanwha Aerospace has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Estonia-based Frankenburg Technologies for the joint development of a Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS).The agreement was formalized at the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh
France to Supply Mirage 2000 Jets, SAMP/T Air Defense Systems to Ukraine
France will provide Ukraine with Mirage 2000 fighter jets and an additional radar for its SAMP/T air defense system, following talks between French Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin and Ukrainian officials. The discussions also covered accelerating aircraft deliveries, supplying AASM Hammer guided bombs, and providing long-range weapons, including SCALP missiles
Ready for the F-35? Russian Military Receives New Su-57 Fighters Upgraded with...
Russian Military Receives Upgraded Su-57 Fighters Russian troops have received a batch of Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jets in a new technical configuration, the Rostec press service reported. The aircraft were manufactured by the United Aircraft Corporation, part of Rostec, and delivered to the Russian Ministry of Defense with updated onboard systems and weapons
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