Russian TVS-2MS "Partizan" Heavy Transport Drone Conducts Maiden Flight
Russias Siberian Aviation Research Institute has concluded the first flight tests of the TVS-2MS Partizan heavy transport drone. The initial flight, conducted in manned mode by test pilot Vladimir Barsuk, lasted 20 minutes and included flying at an ultra-low speed for an aircraft, reaching 50 km/h
Greece, France Block Turkish UAVs Supply to Ukraine
Greece, the Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus (GCASC), and France have collectively vetoed a proposal during the European Union Political and Security Committee meeting, preventing the financing of Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 armed drones and artillery ammunition to Ukraine. The equipment, intended to be purchased with European funds earmarked for Ukraine's...
Indra Wins Singaporean Order for Airbus H225M Helicopter Simulator
The Singaporean Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) has awarded Spanish firm, Indra a contract for an Airbus H225M Helicopter Full Mission Simulator (FMS). The contract award follows a competitive tender among international simulation companies
Czech Billionaire Jan Barta Pledges $2 Million for FPV Drones for Ukraine
Czech billionaire Jan Barta has pledged to donate $2 million for FPV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) drones to be used by the Ukrainian military. Barta announced the initiative on his social media page, stating that for each retweet of his post on the X social network, he would contribute $100 to the...
Leonardo Tests New Technologies for Sustainable Flight on C-27J Aircraft
Leonardo has conducted the debut flight of a European technological demonstrator integrated into its C-27J aircraft at Turin's Caselle airport. The Regional Integrated Aircraft Demonstration Platform (REG IADP) campaign, part of the European Clean Sky 2 programme, was concluded
China's AG600M Amphibious Aircraft Clears Cold-weather Flight Tests
China's state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has announced that the homegrown AG600M aircraft, a firefighting model belonging to the AG600 large amphibious aircraft family, has completed its cold-weather flight tests. Two AG600M large amphibious airplanes completed the cold-weather flight test mission at an airport in Hailar District of Hulunbuir in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, AVIC said Monday
Argentina Receives Second Embraer ERJ 140 LR Military Transport Aircraft
Argentina has taken delivery of the second Embraer ERJ 140 LR (Long Range) military transport aircraft at the Aeroparque Military Air Station (AMA) in Buenos Aires. The unveiling ceremony was presided over by the Minister of Defense, Luis Petri, who emphasized the government's commitment to revitalizing and equipping the Argentine Armed Forces
Diehl Defence, Korea Aerospace Sign MoU to Advance IRIS-T Missiles Integration for...
German missile maker Diehl Defence and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), the manufacturer and authority on FA-50 series and KF-21 combat aircraft, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to intensify their integration and marketing efforts for the IRIS-T missiles on FA-50 and KF-21 Block II aircraft. The agreement, signed during the visit of Kang Goo-Young, KAI CEO, as part of a Korean trade delegation to Berlin, aims to explore the joint integration of the IRIS-T missile into FA-50/T-50 and KF-21 Block II aircraft
ZALA Group Announces Fifty-Fold Surge in High-Precision Weapons Production Since Ukraine War
During a recent visit to the Aeroscan plant, an enterprise of the ZALA group of companies, Russian Minister of Defense Sergei Kuzhugetovich Shoigu was briefed on a substantial increase in the production of high-precision weapons. ZALA Chief Designer Alexander Zakharov reported to Army General Sergei Shoigu on the implementation of the plan for the preceding year and a
Philippine Air Force Expands Fleet with Second U.S.-donated C-130H "Hercules" Aircraft...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has added another Lockheed C-130H "Hercules" cargo transport aircraft to its fleet, courtesy of the United States. The new aircraft, with tail number 5157, touched down at Clark Air Base in Mabalacat City, Pampanga on Feb
Chinese J-20 Stealth Jets to Assume Dual Role as Early Warning Aircraft
The Chinese Air Force has equipped its J-20 aircraft with sensors which will enable them to function as early warning aircraft in addition to their role as fighter jets. This transformation is part of an ongoing initiative led by the Wang Hai Air Group combat unit, which has been entrusted with training J-20 pilots and exploring the extensive capabilities of these aircraft
Turkey, Pakistan Announce Air-to-Air Missile Technology Sharing Agreement
Turkeys Second Chief of General Staff, General İrfan Özsert, and a delegation visited the Pakistan Air Forces Command, signaling an agreement on technology sharing in the field of air-to-air missiles between the two nations. During the meeting with Pakistan Air Force Commander Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, discussions revolved around military cooperation, with both parties agreeing to further advance existing partnerships
Canada to Join GCAP Sixth Gen Fighter program as Observer
Commissioning of Taiwan’s First Indigenous Submarine Within Next 2 Months
US Armed Forces Members to Undergo Testing for Testosterone Levels
Rafale Jet Combines with Electronic Warfare Payload-Carrying UAV to Strike Simulated Target
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