Russia’s new counter-drone can repel massive FPV drone assaults
Russias Rosel Holdings has developed a counter- drone system called Serp-FPV for repelling massive FPV drone attacks against mobile targets such as vehicles. "Rosel Holding has expanded its line of the Serp counter-drone systems with a product designed to protect vehicles from FPV drones, which are also actively used as attack...
Israel to Purchase a Squadron Each of F-35I and F-15IA Fighters...
The Israeli MoDs Procurement Committee has approved the purchase of one squadron Each of F-35I and F-15IA fighter jets from the United States. The deal is valued in the tens of billions of shekels, but the exact figures have not been disclosed
Funds Constraint Stalls F5 Upgrade of Marine Rafale
France has postponed plans to upgrade current aircraft carrier-based versions of the Dassault Rafale fighters to the F5 standard due to funding constraint. This is attributed to the cancellation of funding by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) which pulled out from funding the F5 standard across the air force and...
Do228 NXT Demonstrator Aircraft Makes First Flight
The Do228 NXT demonstrator aircraft flew for the first time on May 2 taking to the skies almost 45 years after the first flight of the iconic Do228. After General Atomics Group acquired the facility about five years ago, a new production line was established, numerous partners and suppliers were...
Australian Air Force Prototyping Autonomous Aircraft for Logistics Missions
The Australian Air Forces Air Forces Jericho Disruptive Innovation (JDI) is is prototyping JabX – an uncrewed aerial system (UAS) based on the Jabiru 400 airframe to address the vast distances of Australias north. Developed with Brisbane-based RFDesign, JabX features robust avionics and an advanced graphical user interface for mission oversight
Belgian Air Force Tests 70mm Anti-drone Rockets from F-16 Jets
The Belgian Ministry of Defense has released a video of F-16AM aircraft testing with 70mm FZ275 anti-drone missiles to intercept UAVs. The Air Force tested counter-drone capabilities against medium-sized UAVs
U.S. Approves “Emergency” Sale of 10,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System to...
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Hungary Receives 2 New Gripen C Fighter Jets
The Hungarian Defence Forces received two new Gripen C fighters, to be operated by the 101st Aviation Wing, based at Kecskemét Air Base, Hungary. This follows the contract signed between the Hungarian Ministry of Defence and FMV (the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration) in February 2024
Su-34 Bomber in Algerian Air Force Colors Spotted at Russian Airfield
A recent image of a Su-34ME bomber bearing tail number 704 in Algerian Air Force colors was snapped during take-off in the Zhukovsky airfield near Moscow. Russian social media users posted that the aircraft is being used for the training of Algerian pilots before the aircraft is flown to Algiers
Korea Aerospace Could Clone Bell MV-75 Tilt-rotor Aircraft
Bell Textron has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) on April 28 to explore solutions based on the MV-75 for the Republic of Koreas High Speed Medium Utility Helicopter (HSMUH) program. This cooperative effort between Bell and KAI reflects our shared vision of next generation vertical lift based on the MV-75, delivering the peak performance and capabilities through significantly enhanced speed, range, and maneuverability that a tiltrotor can offer, Bell said in a press release
General Atomics AeroTec Overhauls Bangladesh Navy’s Do228 Patrol Aircraft
General Atomics AeroTec Systems GmbH (GA-ATS) has successfully conducted comprehensive overhaul services on a Do228 of Bangladesh Navy and transferred the aircraft back to Chattogram, Bangladesh end of January 2026. It was the first part of an MRO contract signed by both parties in 2025
Ukraine Tests New Generation FPV Attack Drone
Ukraine has tested a new generation of FPV drone that promises longer range and greater destructive capability, besides immunity from electronic warfare systems. According to Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov, during tests the devices covered distances of up to 25 km and hit targets in conditions of counteraction to various types of electronic warfare
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