Turkey Signs Hurjet Trainer Aircraft Export Contract with Spain
The export process for the Turkish HÜRJET jet trainer aircraft, developed by TUSAŞ, reached its final stage with a signing ceremony held at Airbus facilities in Spain. Under the contract, HÜRJET deliveries will begin in 2028, and the platform will play an active role in training activities during the 2029–2030 period...
Sikorsky, Robinson Helicopter to Supply US Marines’ with Large Autonomous Supply Drone
The United States Marine Corps awarded a $15.5 million contract to Sikorsky for the Medium Aerial Resupply Vehicle – Expeditionary Logistics (MARV-EL) Increment 2 program
U.S. Navy’s MQ-25A Refuelling Aircraft Completes First Test Flight
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U.S. Navy’s P-8A Poseidon Increment 3 Block 2 Achieves Initial Operational Capability...
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Anti-UAV Units Formed by Ukrainian Retirees Scoring Big Against Russian Attack Drones
The effectiveness of The Ukrainian Armys mobile fire groups (MTF) in destroying Russian Geranium UAV has increased significantly, according Dva Majora telegram channel. The effectiveness against the Russian Geranium is attributed to small air defense systems operated largely by pensioners from Ukrainian and former Soviet armies
Peru Signs $3.5 Billion Contract for F-16 Fighter Jets Amid Ministers’ Resignation
Peru announced the signing of a contract with Lockheed Martin to purchase F-16 Block 70 fighter jets after its interim president Maria Blacazar reversed an earlier decision to defer the purchase to the next elected government. Two cabinet-level ministers in Peru have resigned after interim President Jose Maria Balcazar announced he would defer a decision to buy F-16 fighter jets from the United States company Lockheed Martin
Russian Orlan Reconnaissance UAV Equipped with FPV Drones
An Orlan reconnaissance UAV has been equipped with FPV drones for short range attack missions. A Russian medium-range reconnaissance drone with FPV drones mounted under its wings has been spotted flying over Ukraine, according to Ukrainian media
Lockheed Martin Awarded $177.5 Million to Build Three F-35 Flight Science Aircraft
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is awarded a $177,493,428 modification contract to provide all touch labor and reach-back engineering required to build three fighter jets- F-35A, F35B and F35-C flight science aircraft. The three newer F-35 series will replace the aging original flight science aircraft in support of preventing a capability gap for flight test and allow for future, holistic testing of Block Four capabilities and other future capabilities for the Joint Strike Fighter program
French Rafale Fighter, Tiger Helicopter to Deploy Anti-drone Versions of Laser-guided Rockets
The French Director General Armaments (DGA) has commenced work on an anti-drone version of a laser-guided rocket for use on Rafale fighter and Tiger helicopter. The first flight test firings are planned by the end of June, for rapid deployment within the armed forces
Russian Soldiers Use 3D Printed FPV Drones to Destroys Polish “Crab” Howitzer...
Russian drone crew destroyed an enemy self-propelled howitzer in the Kharkiv region besides mortar emplacements, UAV control centers using FPV drones made on the battlefield using 3D printers. "We use aerial reconnaissance to identify enemy firing positions, mortar emplacements, and unmanned aerial vehicle control centers, and successfully destroy them
Bell Textron Sets up Subsidiary in Ukraine For possible Assembly of Helicopters
Bell Textron announced its formation of a subsidiary in Ukraine that will support Bells planned and future activities in Ukraine focused on helicopter assembly, maintenance, and repair. The announcement follows the signing of Letters of Intent in October between Bell Textron and Ukraines Ministry of Economy, Ecology and Agriculture to explore areas of cooperation, a Bell release said Friday
Russian Su-35 has Downed More Enemy Aircraft Compared to Any Other Jet...
Russias Sukhoi Su-35S multirole fighter jet has the “biggest record of downed adversary combat planes among all fourth-generation fighters,” according to Head of the Center for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies Ruslan Pukhov. In comments made to the Russian news agency TASS, Pukhov said that the Su-35 boasts the worlds most extensive modern experience of air combat
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