Ukraine to Deploy Javelin Missiles against Russian Armor in Donbas
The Ukrainian military is set to deploy Javelin anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) at Donbas, the conflict region at Russo-Ukrainian border. “Brigades of the Armed Forces will receive Javelins during the rotation in the combat zone
Australian Military Vehicles to get 251 new Remote Weapon Stations
The Australian government will acquire 251 Remote Weapon Stations (RWS) to be equipped on the Armys Bushmaster and Hawkei protected mobility vehicles. The order was placed with Australias
Oshkosh Receives $127Mn US Army Contract for 248 Joint Tactical Vehicles
Oshkosh Defense announced today that the U.S
Thales, Australia Sign $690M Agreement to Manufacture Munitions Locally
Thales and the Australian Government have signed a decade long contract worth more than AUD 1 billion (nearly $690 million) that guarantees the Australian manufacture and supply of strategic munitions to the Australian Defence Force (ADF). This contract will enable Thales to secure more than AUD 450 million ($310 million) in...
Chinese PLA Shows Rifle-size Electromagnetic Railgun Weapon
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) revealed a miniaturized electromagnetic railgun based pistol- and- rifle-sized synchronous induction coilgun prototypes. These weapons' technical capabilities were recently revealed in a demonstration session
South Korea Military Signs $200Mn Contract with Hanwha for Air-defence gun
The South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has signed a 250 billion-won ($200 million) contract with Hanwha Defense Co. to buy the 30-mm anti-aircraft gun wheeled vehicle system (AAGW) for the countrys military
Russia's Boomerang IFV Breaks Down After Victory Day Parade
Russia's new Boomerang 8x8 amphibious combat vehicle platform reportedly caught fire after participating in the Victory Day parade at Moscow's Red Square on June 24. On Thursday, images and video footage showing thick white plumes coming out of the vehicle were shared on social media
Rafael Offers New Multi-Missile Launcher for Polish Tank Destroyer Program
Israeli Rafael has joined Polands Ottokar-Brzoza (Tank Destroyer) program, offering its line of anti-tank guided missiles for the countrys ground forces. Rafael will co-produce the weapons with a local Polish Conglomerate PGZ
Raytheon Awarded $29M for Jordan’s Fire Support C2 System
Raytheon has won a $29.2 million contract for procurement of Jordans Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS)
Rheinmetall signs 2B Euro Contract to Supply 4,000 Trucks to German Army
Germany's Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has entered a framework contract with Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) for delivery of up to 4,000 trucks featuring swap body systems, many of which will be equipped with armoured drivers cabs. Running from 2021 to 2027 for Rheinmetall the framework contract represents around €2 billion in total sales volume
Milrem Robotics-led Consortium to develop European Standardized Unmanned Ground System
The European Commissions European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP) has awarded Milrem Robotics-led consortium €30.6 million to develop a European standardized unmanned ground system
Leonardo’s M-346 Fighter and Bayraktar KIZILELMA Drone Perform Joint Autonomous Flights
MBDA’s Low Cost, Long Range Missile, ‘Crossbow’ Could Head to Ukraine
China Tests DF-17 Hypersonic Missile for the First Time Under "Battlefield Conditions"
Iran Reports Progress in Peace Talks with U.S. in Geneva
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