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...
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
Israel Tests David’s Sling Air Defense System Upgraded from Iran Combat Experience...
Israels defense ministry said the upgraded Davids Sling air defense system has completed new tests, drawing on combat experience including the 12-day campaign against Iran in June 2025. Moshe Fattal, head of the Wall Directorate at the Defense Ministrys Air Defense Command, said real-time wartime adjustments had a direct impact on the systems performance
Malaysia to Receive Norwegian Anti-Ship, Land-Attack Missiles Next Month
Malaysia is modernising its ageing naval strike capabilities to reinforce deterrence in the South China Sea, according to the defence ministry, with the navy set to begin receiving Norwegian-made anti-ship and land-attack missiles next month, followed by Turkeys Atmaca anti-ship missile system by 2028. The new weapons are intended to replace the Exocet MM40 Block 2 missiles that have been in service for nearly three decades
France to Supply Mirage 2000 Jets, SAMP/T Air Defense Systems to Ukraine
France will provide Ukraine with Mirage 2000 fighter jets and an additional radar for its SAMP/T air defense system, following talks between French Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin and Ukrainian officials. The discussions also covered accelerating aircraft deliveries, supplying AASM Hammer guided bombs, and providing long-range weapons, including SCALP missiles
India Successfully Test-Fires Agni-3 Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile
India successfully test-fired the Agni-3 Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, in Odisha on February 6, 2026. The test was conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command (SFC) and validated all operational and technical parameters, confirming the missiles reliability and accuracy
Germany Signs New Contracts for IRIS-T Guided Missiles
Diehl Defence and Germanys Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) have signed several contracts to procure IRIS-T guided missiles for the German Armed Forces.The agreements also include follow-on procurement to ensure ongoing supply and support for these advanced systems
China Unveils Powerful Microwave Weapon Capable of Disrupting Satellite Networks Like Starlink
Chinese researchers have unveiled a high-power microwave (HPM) weapon capable of extremely high energy levels that can disrupt high flying objects including satellite networks such as Starlink. The device, called TPG1000Cs, was developed at the Northwest Institute of Nuclear Technology in Xian, Shaanxi province
India's DRDO Successfully Tests Solid Fuel Ramjet Technology
India'a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out the demonstration of Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, off the Odisha coast. The success places India among a select group of nations with SFDR capability, which is key to developing long-range air-to-air missiles and enhancing combat effectiveness
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