France Launches ‘Space Pact’ to Strengthen Civil-Military Cooperation in Space Sector
The French Armaments Agency (DGA) formally launched the “
North Korea Reveals Hwasong-20 ICBM Capable of Reaching U.S. Mainland
North Korea unveiled its latest Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) under development during a military parade on Friday. Capable of striking the U
Anduril, Raytheon Complete Static Fire Test of Highly Loaded Grain Solid Rocket...
Anduril Industries and Raytheon completed a static fire test of an advanced solid rocket motor under contract with the Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate. The test validated a heavy-wall motor built by Anduril using a highly loaded grain (HLG) design derived from technology at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake...
U.S. to Increase Missile Production for Possible Conflict with China
The U.S
Northrop Grumman Signs MOU with Taiwan’s NCSIST on Air Missile Defense
Northrop Grumman and Taiwan's National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to pursue opportunities for collaboration on air and missile defense modernization for the Taiwan Ministry of National Defense. NCSIST is Taiwans primary institution for research and development in national defense technologies...
Taiwan Unveils Chiang Kung Missile Defense System
Taiwan unveiled its new Chiang Kung missile defense system on September 17, marking the entry of an indigenously developed shield against regional missile threats. The system is already in production,
Poland Conducts First Combat Firing with Patriot System
Poland conducted its first combat live-fire test with the Patriot air defense system at the Central Air Force Training Area in Ustka on September 16 as part of the Iron Defender-25 exercise. Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz witnessed the firing, which was aided by the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS)
Russia Offers to Buy Back S-400 Air Defense Systems from Turkey
Russia has reportedly made a suggestion to Turkey for buying back the S-400 air defense missile systems that were sold to Ankara in 2019,
Denmark Selects SAMP/T NG Air Defense System
The Danish Ministry of Defence has selected the SAMP/T NG medium-range air defence system developed jointly by France and Italy. This strategic choice will provide Denmark with a next-generation air defense capability to protect its territory and population from constantly evolving air threats
Netherlands to Build Own Satellites for Intelligence Gathering
The Dutch defense ministry will create its own satellite capability in an effort to cut its dependence on foreign intelligence networks. This was
Israel’s Airstrike in Doha Raises Questions over Qatar’s Air Defense Capability...
Israels precision airstrike in Doha has raised concerns about the effectiveness of Qatars multi-billion-dollar air defense network, after advanced fighter jets and missile batteries failed to respond. Qatars defenses include 11 U
China's 'Skyshield' Anti-drone System Underperforming in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabias deployment of China-made SkyShield anti-drone system has faced major setbacks, with military officials citing serious shortcomings in its effectiveness against drone threats. The kingdom acquired the system to protect critical infrastructure and expensive air defense assets, fielding it with Chinese technical support
Boeing Wins $2.7B Contracts to Boost Patriot Missile Seeker Production
Patria Builds Factory in Finland for F-35 Engine Assembly
Turkey Tests Locally-made SOM-J Cruise Missile on Its F-16s
Australia, U.S. Move Toward Joint PrSM, GMLRS Missiles Production
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...