Russian Lab Develops New Titanium Alloy for Use in Aircraft Engines
The Additive Technologies Center of the United Engine Corporation (UEC) has completed laboratory testing of a new domestically produced titanium powder for 3D printing. The certified material will be used in the future for reliable quality control of measurements during the manufacture of aircraft engine components
Russia Su-57D Twin-seat Fighter Jet Commences Test Flights
Russias United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has begun flight tests of the Su-57D, a two-seat, multirole fifth-generation stealth fighter. A prototype of the twin-seater Su-57D marked its first flight today
Russia Holding Nuclear Forces Drills Amid “Aggression Threat”
Russia is holding drills on May 19-21 to practice employing nuclear forces amid an aggression threat, Russias Defense Ministry reported. The drills will bring together over 64,000 personnel, more than 7,800 pieces of armament, military and special equipment, including over 200 missile launchers, more than 140 aircraft, 73 surface...
Ukraine’s First Glide Bomb Ready for Combat Deployment
Ukraines first glide bomb, developed by a Brave1 participant, has passed all required tests and is ready for combat deployment, the Ukrainian MoD announced today. The development will help the Ukrainian Air Force to achieve combat parity with Russias KAB series of glide bombs that enable attack against enemy targets from...
Indonesia Holds Acceptance Ceremony for Multi-Platform Strategic Defense Equipment
Indonesia held an acceptance ceremony for a multi-platform strategic main weapon system at the Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base, Jakarta today with Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and President Prabowo Subianto gracing the occasion. The multi-platform equipment includes six Rafale fighter jets, four Falcon 8X aircraft, one A400M transport aircraft, and one...
Peruvian Air Force Orders C-27J Spartan Aircraft in New Generation Configuration
The Peruvian Air Force (FAP) has placed an order for an additional C-27J Spartan airlifter in the all-new Next Generation Configuration (NGC). The NGC introduces new avionics and aerodynamic enhancements, improving efficiency and further boosting operational performance as compared to previous C-27J aircraft
Israel to Extend Combat Range of its F-35 Aircraft with External Fuel...
Based on recent combat engagement with Iran, the Israeli Air Force has decided to extend the combat range of its F-35 fighter jets by adding external fuel tanks. The Defense Procurement Director (DPD) at the Israeli Ministry of Defense signed a contract with Elbit Systems to develop a system that will enable the increase in the flight range and air endurance of the F-35 fighter jets, manufactured by Lockheed Martin
U.S. DoW Selects Five Companies to Field Low-cost Containerized Missiles, Hypersonic Weapons....
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Korea Working on Electronic Warfare, Fifth-gen Versions of KF-21 Fighter Jet
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and other South Korean military agencies are reported to have begun work on three versions of the aircraft. An electronic warfare fighter, the KF-21EA (similar to the American Boeing EA-18G Growler), which will be based on the two-seat version of the aircraft
Indonesia to Buy 12 Bayraktar KIZILELMA Drones From Turkey
Indonesia has signed a contract with Turkey for the supply of 12 units of Bayraktar KIZILELMA conbat drones with supplies targeted to begin in 2028. The agreement signed at the Saha Expo in Istanbul today, includes an option for additional 4
Turkey’s Roketsan Launches Neşter- a Missile with Knives Instead of Explosives...
Turkeys Roketsan unveiled a high-precision munition, Neşter (Scalpel in Turkish), at the SAHA Expo 2026 in Istanbul today which neutralizes its target by operating on the principles of kinetic impact and mechanical fragmentation instead of an explosive warhead. In modern in urban operations, factors such as the need for precise targeting and the prevention of civilian casualties are highlighting the importance of more controlled solutions as an alternative to conventional explosive munitions
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