First Combat Use Of S.Korean Cheongung-II System Intercepts Iranian Ballistic Missile In...
South Koreas Cheongung-II missile defense system deployed in the United Arab Emirates intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile, marking the first reported combat use of the system outside South Korea. This was first reported by
DRDO SuccessfullyTests VSHORADS Against Aerial Targets Mimicking Aircraft
Indias Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has carried out three flight-trials of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) against target mimicking aircraft. The tests were conducted at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha
Indian Space Research Organisation Identifies NVS-02 Failure Cause
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released the findings of its Apex Committee investigation into the failed orbit-raising of the NVS-02 navigation satellite, launched in January 2025.Although the GSLV-F15 successfully placed NVS-02 into its intended transfer orbit, the spacecraft was unable to reach its final circular orbit
China Provides Stealth Aircraft Hunting Radar, BeiDou Satellite Link to Iran
China has reportedly launched a program to bolster Irans defense systems after 2025-2026 security gaps were identified, including delivery of the YLC-8B radar and expanded satellite navigation and cybersecurity cooperation. In January 2026, reports indicated rapid deployment of Chinese military transport aircraft, possibly up to 16 planes, and landing in Iran...
Hanwha, Estonia's Frankenburg Tech to Partner on Vehicle-Based Missiles
Hanwha Aerospace has signed a
Russia Extends Range, Adds Hypersonic Speed to Khrizantema-M Anti-tank Missile
Russia has unveiled an upgraded version of its Khrizantema-M anti-tank guided missile, featuring extended range and hypersonic speed. Speaking to Russian news agency
Greece Eyes India’s Akash NG to Replace S-300 Air Defense Systems by...
Greece is evaluating Indias Akash-NG air defence missile system as part of plans to modernize its layered air defence network and gradually replace legacy Russian-origin platforms.
U.S. Air Force Targets 2026 Milestone, Early 2030s Fielding for Sentinel ICBM...
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India’s Pixxel Partners with France’s Exotrail to Boost Earth Observation Fleet ...
Pixxel has announced a strategic partnership with France-based Exotrail to equip its upcoming satellite missions with Exotrails spaceware™ electric propulsion systems.The announcement coincided with the inauguration of the India-France Innovation Year by French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Swiss Air Defense Plans Shift Toward French SAMP/T from American Patriot
The SAMP/T could be inducted into the Swiss Armed Forces as early as 2029, potentially replacing or supplementing the US-made MIM-104 Patriot.According to
Israeli 'David's Sling Air Defense System Completes Complex Tests to Meet Future...
Israels Ministry of Defense, together with the Missile Defense Agency and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, has completed a new series of advanced tests of the David's Sling air defense system. The tests, led by the Defense Ministrys Wall Directorate, simulated complex and evolving threats including rockets, ballistic and cruise missiles, aircraft and drones
China Recovers Rocket Booster at Sea for the First Time
China has successfully completed its first-ever maritime recovery of a rockets first-stage booster. The achievement comes after a low-altitude test flight of the Long March-10 launch vehicle on Wednesday, which safely splashed down in the sea after completing its objectives
Russia, Ukraine Cause Significant Damage to Each Others’ Oil Tankers, Military Targets
Ukraine Pulls Off World’s First Unmanned Amphibious Assault
IRGC Strikes Two Super Tankers in Strait of Hormuz, 5 Killed in...
Houtis Fire Missiles at Saudi Airport after Riyadh Bombs Yemen’s Sanaa Airport...
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