DRDO Tests High-Speed Fighter Jet Escape System
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully carried out a high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system at the Rail Track Rocket Sled (RTRS) facility. The test was conducted in collaboration with the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
New AESA Radar to Add Teeth to Russian Attack Helicopters
Russias Radio-Electronic Technologies (KRET) debuted the Arbalet-AM multi-mode airborne radar system (ARS) at the Dubai Airshow designed for installation on helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. The system is equipped with an active phased array (AESA) radar, which provides enhanced stealth in LPI mode and stable target tracking in challenging jamming environments
Echodyne Radars Selected by Zone 5 Technologies for Counter-Drone Defense Solutions
Zone 5 Technologies has selected Echodyne to supply the radar system for its Paladin Low Collateral Effects Interceptor (LCEI) drone. The Paladin is an autonomous interceptor UAS with quick-swap payloads and an advanced battle-management system
U.K. Royal Navy Crewless Helicopter Nears First Flight after Ground Trials
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Austria Acquires 12 Leonardo M-346FA Aircraft in €1.5B Deal
Austria has finalized a €1.5 billion agreement to acquire 12 Leonardo M-346FA aircraft, with deliveries beginning in 2028
Chinese UAV Components Manufacturer Buys Stake in Russian Drone Maker
A Chinese supplier of drone parts has quietly become a co-owner of Russias leading FPV drone manufacturer Rustact. This is according to corporate filings obtained by the
North Korea Reveals New Air-to-Air Missile Mirroring German IRIS-T
North Korea used the 80th anniversary of the Korean Peoples Army Air Force to unveil a new air-to-air missile, releasing images that point to a weapon closely mirroring several foreign short-range systems. State-owned
Turkey’s KIZILELMA Drone Shoots Target with Air-to-Air Missile in Sixth Generation...
Turkeys KIZILELMA reusable unmanned combat aircraft hit its target with a beyond-visual-visual-air-to-air missile in a manned-unmanned teaming with F-16 fighter jets making it the first ever display of sixth generation fighter technologies. During a test firing in the Black Sea, the Bayraktar KIZILELMA used the ASELSAN MURAD AESA Radar to engage a target aircraft with a TÜBİTAK-SAGE GÖKDOĞAN Beyond Visual Visual Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM)
Russian Strategic Missile Crashes after Test Launch
A Russian intercontinental ballistic missile crashed seconds after launch at the Yasny range in the Orenburg region, exploding at an altitude of only 200–400 meters before falling back to the ground. As per multiple reports, a purple cloud formed over the site, prompting concerns about toxic propellants linked to Russias liquid-fuel missile arsenal
Poland's WB Group Signs Contract with Asian Customer for 'Warmate' Drone
Polish WB GROUP has signed a contract with an Asian customer for the supply of the latest version of the WARMATE family of loitering munitions. The new WARMATE 3 variant features an extended operational range, enhanced warheads, improved performance in GNSS-denied and jamming environments, and full interoperability with other WB GROUP unmanned platforms, a company press release said
Dassault Aviation & Thales to Develop Artificial Intelligence for Defence Aeronautics
Dassault Aviation and Thales, through the cortAIx AI accelerator, have formed a strategic partnership to develop AI systems for defence aviation. The agreement was signed on 18 November and announced on 25 November at the International Adopt AI Summit at the Grand Palais in Paris
Ukraine Pulls Off World’s First Unmanned Amphibious Assault
IRGC Strikes Two Super Tankers in Strait of Hormuz, 5 Killed in...
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
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