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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Algeria Threatened with U.S. Sanctions for Purchasing Russian Su-57 Fighter Jet
The U.S
French Navy to Become First Operator of Airbus’ Aliaca VTOL Drone
Frances Directorate General of Armament (DGA) has
France Qualifies DAMOCLES Short-Range Remotely Operated Munition after Trials
Frances defense procurement agency, the Direction générale de l'armement (DGA),
Sweden's Visby Class Frigates Shoot Down Small Drones in Capability Upgrade
Swedens navy has
TATA, Bharat Forge in Shortlist to Manufacture India’s AMCA Jet; HAL Out:...
Indias state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is reportedly out of the race to manufacture the countrys fifth-generation fighter under the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme, with private-sector players - Tata Group and Bharat Forge - emerging as frontrunners. Three consortiums have been shortlisted for the ₹15,000-crore (approx
Adani Defence & Aerospace and Leonardo Partner to Build India’s Helicopter Ecosystem
Adani Defence & Aerospace and Leonardo have announced a strategic partnership to develop, manufacture, and sustain a helicopter ecosystem in India. The initiative aims to meet rising military demands and establish India as a hub for helicopter production
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