Diehl Defence Hands Over First Unit of IRIS-T Air Defense System to...
Diehl Defence handed over the first fire unit of the medium-range ground-based air defence system IRIS-T SLM to the Estonian Air Force at Ämari Air Base. The Baltic nation is yet another NATO member state that can actively protect its territory with the combat-proven IRIS-T SLM system
MBDA’s Low Cost, Long Range Missile, ‘Crossbow’ Could Head to Ukraine
MBDAs deep assault system CROSSBOW, developed under British leadership, has successfully completed its first test firings. The system reached the live-fire phase after a 9-month development process, and is targeted to be ready for mass production in 2026, MBDA announced Friday
China Tests DF-17 Hypersonic Missile for the First Time Under "Battlefield Conditions"
Chinese official media has shown the launch of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force's DF-17 hypersonic missile for the first time. The DF-17 hypersonic missile, characterized by its waverider aerodynamic design, was previously displayed at military parades in Beijing on October 1, 2019 and September 3, 2025
Russian Burevestnik Nuclear-powered Cruise Missile Could Release Radioactive Material During Flight
The Russian 9M730 Burevestnik cruise missile uses a direct-cycle nuclear turbojet engine that best explains the claimed ultra-long flight duration and dimensions of the rocket, according to two scientists from the
Russia’s Monster Missile, Sarmat ICBM to Begin Combat Duty by End 2026
he Russian Ministry of Defense published a video of the Sarmat strategic missile system testing today. The Sarmat is beyond interception, according to the Russian MoD and its 4 conventional warheads have enough explosives to destroy a city the size of London or Paris, Russian observers say
Switzerland Seeks Alternative to U.S. Patriot Systems Following Delivery Delays
The Swiss government is pursuing the acquisition of an additional long-range air defence system, to complement US Patriot following delivery delays of the American system. Last week it sent out request for information (RFI) to five manufacturers in four countries – Germany, France, Israel and South Korea, Kaj-Gunnar Sievert, spokesman for the Federal Armaments Office (Armasuisse), told the Keystone-ATS news agency on Saturday
Israel Delivers BARAK MX Air Defense System to Slovakia
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), announced April 23 the delivery of the BARAK MX air defense system to the Slovak Air Force worth Euro 530 milliion. The delivery of the system includes the transfer of training and operational know-how
Lockheed Martin, U.S. Space Force Launch Final GPSIII Satellite
Lockheed Martin and the U.S
Netherlands Awards $627 Million to Raytheon for Patriot Anti-missile Systems
Raytheon was awarded a $627 million contract to supply the Netherlands with Patriot air and missile defense system equipment. The direct commercial sales contract includes radars, launchers, and command and control stations
Russian UEC Developing Breakthrough Engine for Ultra-light Space Launchers
The United Engine Corporation (UEC) of Russia is developing a new engine, designated NK-3 with a thrust of 4.5 tons for an ultra-light launch vehicle to lunch small satellites in low earth orbit
Israel MoD to Significantly Expand Production of Arrow Missile Defense Interceptors
An agreement will be signed soon between the Israeli MoD and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to significant increase the production rate and quantity of interceptors of the Arrow system in view of the war against Iran. The Arrow system is developed and manufactured in cooperation with the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA), intercepts ballistic threats, a MoD press release said Monday
Japan Deploys Indigenous Missiles, Cutting Reliance on the U.S. for Counter-strike Capability...
Japan deployed its indigenous new hyper velocity gliding projectiles (HVGP) and long-range supersonic missiles to military bases as the countrys “counterstrike capability” begins to take shape. This signals a move to lower dependence on the U
French DGA Orders 5000 Combat Surveillance Drones from Harmattan AI
Ukraine-made Guided Bombs Used for the First Time to Attack Russian Positions
Australia Sells A$2.5 billion Over the Horizon Radar to Canada
Diehl Defence Hands Over First Unit of IRIS-T Air Defense System to...
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