Poland Fast-Tracks Drone, Counter-Drone Systems for Military Use
Poland has moved to fast-track the entry of drones, unmanned weapon systems, and counter-drone technologies into its armed forces with new regulations signed on September 12. Secretary of State at the Ministry of National Defense Cezary Tomczyk
U.K. to Provide Ukraine with New Truck-mounted 40mm Air Defense System
A new 40mm anti-aircraft system, capable of targeting drones, cruise missiles, aircraft and armoured vehicles from the back of a truck, is being supplied to Ukraine. Developed by BAE Systems, the Tridon Mk2 will bridge the gap between missile air defence and counter unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)
Airbus Flexrotor Drone Helps Identify Narco Boat, Monitor Interdiction
A June 2025 counter-narcotics operation in Mexican waters led to the seizure of four tones of drugs after Airbus Flexrotor drone identified and tracked a low-profile vessel. The Flexrotor, deployed under the U
Portugal Orders Sixth KC-390 Aircraft Contract
Portugal has signed a deal with Embraer for a sixth KC-390 Millennium aircraft, becoming the first operator to expand its fleet of the Brazilian-made transport plane. The September 17
Canada Receives First CT-102B Astra II Training Aircraft
Canada has received the
Denmark Approves Plan to Acquire Long-range Precision Weapons
Denmark has greenlit a plan to obtain long-range precision weapons, a move aimed at strengthening national defense and NATOs collective deterrence. The
Belgium, Netherlands, Norway Seek $1.3B Worth of U.S.-made Missiles, Torpedoes
The U.S
Germany Approves Procurement of Patriot Missiles, Israeli Heron TP Drones
The German Bundestag Budget Committee recently
RAF Typhoons to Help Defend Polish Air Space Following Russian Drone Incursion
RAF Typhoons will conduct air defence missions over Poland under NATOs Operation Eastern Sentry, responding to rising Russian aerial threats, including drone activity. The jets will operate from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire and will be supported by RAF Voyager refuelling aircraft
AIM-120 AMRAAM Missile Achieves Longest Range in U.S.A.F. Test From F-22...
Raytheon and the U.S
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 military and civilian uses,
Germany Oks Procurement of ESSM Block 2 Missiles, Schakal Infantry Vehicles
Argentina Receives Second P-3 Orion Aircraft from Norway
German Armed Forces Receive First Pilatus PC-12 for Training, Transport
AM General, Carnegie Robotics, Textron Systems Team Up on Autonomous U.S. Army...
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
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...