French Navy to Become First European Military Operator of the Pilatus PC-24...
The French Navy will become the first European military operator of the PC-24 Super Versatile Jet under a new leasing arrangement with Jet Aviation France, which will act as the prime contractor. The fleet, built by Swiss manufacturer Pilatus, is scheduled for
U.S. Soldier Commands Autonomous Black Hawk Missions for First Time
For the first time, a U.S
Finland’s First F-35A Combat Jet Rolls Out
Exactly one year after the first Finnish F-35A Lightning II entered production at Lockheed Martins Fort Worth facility, the aircraft—airframe JF-501—moved out of the final assembly line, as per an official announcement today
Spain Approves €3.12B Deal for 45 Turkish Hurjet Trainer Aircraft
Spains government has approved a €3.12 billion ($3
Iran Nears Completion of Simorgh Transport Aircraft Tests Developed from Ukraine’s An-140...
Iran is completing final tests of the Simorgh military transport aircraft, developed from Ukraines An-140 regional turboprop. So far, the aircraft has logged about 100 hours of flight testing as part of its certification program,
Russia Unveils New Drone Interceptor System at Interpolitex 2025
Rostec-owned Shvabe holding company has unveiled for the first time an automated system that uses interceptor drones to destroy unmanned aerial vehicles
After Success in Turkey, Eurofighter Eyes Portugal to Replace its F-16s with...
Airbus, representing the Eurofighter Consortium has signed a MoU with Portuguese Aerospace and Defence Industries ((AED Cluster Portugal) to explore collaboration for Replacing Portugal's F-16A/B jets with Eurofighter Typhoon Fighters. According to Airbus, this memorandum of understanding lays the foundation for positioning the Eurofighter Typhoon as a "truly European" solution to replace Portugal's aging F-16 fleet
China Restricts Drone Parts to Ukraine after U.S. Pressure to Block Them...
China is restricting exports of motors, batteries, controllers, and other key components used in Ukrainian drones after pressure from the United States to prevent the same parts from flowing to Russia. Ukrainian officials say Beijing has blocked direct sales along with attempts to source components through allied countries, while also prohibiting shipments to Baltic states over concerns they will be transferred to Ukraine
Turkey to Procure 20 Typhoon jets- Contract Signed with Eurofighter Consortium
Turkey and the U.K
Ukraine Hopes to Stop Russian ‘Shahed’ Kamikaze Drones with Upgraded Iris Radar
A software upgrade to the Iris drone-detection radar aims to improve Ukraines ability to identify and engage Russian Shahed-type kamikaze drones earlier. Ukrainian officials state that up to 80% of battlefield casualties on both sides are now caused by drones
Indian Army Awards DroneAcharya Order for 500 Sub-Tactical Drones
DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations Limited has secured a work order valued at INR 2.59 crore ($30 million) from the Indian Army – Ministry of Defence for 500 sub-tactical very short-range drones
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