Iran Army Receives Tens of New Locally-Developed Combat, Reconnaissance Drones
The Islamic Republic of Iran Army has taken delivery of a number of strategic combat, reconnaissance, destruction, and radar drones, designed and manufactured domestically in collaboration with the Iranian Defense Ministry. The ceremony was attended by Chief Commander of the Army Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi and Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad...
4th C-130J Super Hercules Arrives in Indonesia, Last Aircraft Expected in April...
The fourth Indonesian Air Force C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft (tail number A-1344) landed at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base in Jakarta on Monday, with the fifth and final one expected to arrive in April. The military transport aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin in the United States, was greeted by Deputy Chief of...
U.S.A.F. Tests Drogue Chute for T-7A Red Hawk Ejection Seat...
The Mobility and Training Aircraft Directorate's T-7 Program Office, under the U.S
Turkey's Kale Arge Set to Deliver First Turbojet Engine for KARA ATMACA...
Kale Arge is poised to make the initial delivery of the KTJ-3700 Turbojet Engine for use in the KARA ATMACA Cruise Missile within a few days, marking progress in Roketsan's ongoing development efforts for the surface-to-surface cruise missile. The national engine, KTJ-3700, according to Kale Arge General Manager Cüneyt Kenger, is...
Rosoboronexport to Present "Combat Proven" UAVs at UMEX 2024
Rosoboronexport, a subsidiary of the Rostec State Corporation, will display a range of “combat proven” drones at the upcoming Sixth International Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference (UMEX 2024) scheduled to take place from January 23-25, in Abu Dhabi, U.A
Romanian Pilot Performs Maiden Flight at European F-16 Training Center
A Romanian pilot, trained within the European F-16 Training Center (EFTC), conducted the first flight with an F-16 aircraft provided by the Royal Netherlands Air Forces on January 15. This was announced by the Romanian defense ministry on Thursday
DragonFire Laser Achieves UK's First High-Power Firing Against Aerial Targets
The DragonFire laser directed energy weapon (LDEW) system has achieved the first high-power firing of a laser weapon against aerial targets in the UK. The successful trial took place at the MOD Hebrides Range, showcasing the advanced capabilities of this futuristic military laser
Testing of Upgraded Chinese AC313A Helicopter Underway in Harsh Climatic Conditions in...
Test flights of the enhanced AC313A helicopter have commenced in the challenging climatic conditions of Heilongjiang province, located in northeastern China. Chinese state-owned media reported the initiation of these trials, aimed at confirming the helicopter's suitability for deployment in search and rescue missions and transportation under extreme weather conditions where conventional civilian models might face limitations
South Korea's DAPA Announces Light Armed Helicopter Delivery Plans
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) disclosed on Friday its plan to deliver the first model of the newly developed Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) to the South Korean Army this year, marking a step towards replacing the aging helicopter fleet. The LAH model is currently in the final stages of assembly and is expected to undergo inspections before deployment, according to DAPA
Russia's KTRV Boosts Missile Capability: Range Extended to 310 km, Payload Increased...
Russias Tactical Missile Corporation (KTRV) has successfully increased the range of its air-launched missile to 310 kilometers while simultaneously enhancing the payload capacity from 450 kg to a formidable 800 kg. Tactical Missile Corporation CEO Boris Obnosov confirmed the successful testing of the new missile variant, emphasizing the company's achievement in both capability and cost reduction
Su-30 'Flanker' Fighters, Akinci UAVs Join Ethiopian Arsenal
Ethiopia has bolstered its military capabilities with the recent acquisition of Sukhoi Su-30 'Flanker' fighters and Baykar Bayraktar Akıncı armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The Ethiopian National Defense Force (FDRE Defense Force) announced the arrival of the Su-30s on January 16, along with the undisclosed number of Akıncı UAVs
U.S. Hits 7 Bridges in 6th Night of Aggression, Iran says 7...
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
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