China's New Z-20T Assault Helicopter to Make First Flight at Helicopter Expo...
China's new Z-20T attack helicopter will make its first public flight demonstration at the 7th China Helicopter Exposition in Tianjin later this month. The event, to be held October 16–19 in North China's Tianjin Municipality, will bring 52 helicopters, drones, and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft together for both...
Lockheed Martin to Upgrade ROKAF F-16 Simulators to F-16V Standard
Lockheed Martin has announced it will upgrade the Republic of Korea Air Forces (ROKAF) F-16 flight simulators to match the latest F-16V “Viper” aircraft. These upgrades will improve the simulators so they better reflect the advanced features of the upgraded jets
Indonesia Tests Airbus H225M Helicopter
The Indonesian Defense Ministry reaffirmed its priority on air defense upgrades with the
Nammo to Supply 25mm Ammo for European Buyers of F-35 Jet
Norwegian-Finnish aerospace and defense group Nammo has signed contracts with Germany, Poland, Belgium, Denmark and Switzerland for a family of 25 mm ammunition developed for the F-35. The deals, placed by Switzerland and the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) on behalf of the four NATO countries, are reported to total...
Bangladesh Navy Signs Do228 Fleet Maintenance Deal with General Atomics AeroTec Systems
The Bangladesh Navy signed a new maintenance contract for its fleet with Do228 producer General Atomics AeroTec Systems (GA-ATS). The deal encompasses two of the Navy's Do228 aircraft delivered in 2013, which will be put through heavy maintenance encompassing a 72-month inspection and a 12-year structure inspection at GA-ATS's workshop in Germany
Rostec Begins Deliveries of New Anti-Drone System Dvina-100M
Russia's Rostec State Corporation has begun the deliveries of its latest anti-drone system, the Dvina-100M, to safeguard large industrial plants and vital infrastructure from emerging UAV threats. Evolved by Rosel holding of Rostec, the system is meant to protect airports, railway stations, and big factories
South Korea Converting KF-21 Jet into 5th-generation Fighter
South Korea is getting ready to transform its locally developed KF-21 Boramae fighter jet into a fifth-generation stealth aircraft, whose development will be funded under the country's 2026 defense budget. The Ministry of Defense also
Second B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Completes First Flight
The second American B-21 Raider stealth bomber has made its initial flight, taking off from Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, on September 11, and landing at Edwards Air Force Base. The
Singapore’s First F-35 Fighter Jet to Be Delivered In 2026
Singapore's Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing reaffirmed the nation's intention to purchase 20 F-35 fighters, with the first one scheduled for delivery by the end of 2026. On September 12, Chan toured Lockheed Martin's F-35 production plant in Fort Worth, Texas, where Singaporean aircraft are being built
U.S. Army Tests Altius 600 Drone against Mock-up of Russian 2S19 Msta-S...
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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