U.S. War Department Launches Artificial Intelligence Acceleration Strategy
The U.S
Exosens Wins 5G Night Vision Contract from ACTinBlack Group
French firm, Exosens has signed a contract with ACT-in-Black Group for 7000 units of its 5G image intensifier tubes. The tubes will be delivered between 2027 and 2028 and integrated into night vision binoculars for European special forces
Mistral AI Wins French Defence Deal to Deploy Advanced AI Systems
The French Ministry of the Armed Forces has selected Mistral AI to enhance Frances defence capabilities through advanced artificial intelligence solutions. Under the collaboration, the French Armed Forces, along with research institutions and public agencies under the Ministry, will gain access to Mistral AIs models, products and teams of scientists and...
Indian Defence Ministry Awards $12 Million Anti-Drone Deal to Indrajaal
Indias Ministry of Defence has awarded contracts worth ₹100 crore (about USD 12 million) to Indrajaal for the deployment of its autonomous, multi-layered anti-drone systems across key Indian Army and Indian Navy installations. Under the agreement, the Indian Army will deploy the systems at strategic locations along the eastern border and...
RTX Awarded U.S. FAA Contract to Deploy New Surveillance Radars
RTX has won
U.K. Royal Navy Orders Laser Weapons from QinetiQ
QinetiQ has won a £67 million contract to ensure the delivery of the U.K
Rheinmetall, MBDA to Establish JV for Laser Weapons
Rheinmetall and MBDA in Germany will establish a joint venture in the first quarter of 2026 to develop naval laser weapons. Based on their existing cooperation since 2019 and the implementation of a naval laser demonstrator, the new company will develop and provide high-performance, innovative laser weapon systems, initially for the navy
Rafael Delivers First Operational Laser System to Israeli Military
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has handed over the first operational Iron Beam laser interception system to the Israel Defense Forces, the countrys defense ministry announced Sunday. Developed by the Ministrys Directorate of Defense Research and Development in cooperation with Rafael, the program also involved Elbit Systems, SCD and Shafir Systems
Australian MoD Signs Pact with Google for Defence hyperscale cloud
The Australian Department of Defence has signed a multi-year Deed of Standing Offer with Google Australia Pty Ltd to deliver an enhanced, secure and air-gapped hyperscale cloud capability for Defences information and communications technology (ICT) environment. The agreement will support Defences transition to modern cloud-based infrastructure under Project DEF 2222 and JP 9111, enabling greater resilience, scalability and security across Defence systems
PT PAL Indonesia Develops $1 Hand-Held Laser Weapon
Indonesias defense ministry has tested a hand-held directed-energy weapon developed by PT PAL Indonesia. In an
Leonardo to Build Long-range Missile Defence Radars for Italy
Leonardo has signed a contract with Italys defence technology directorate TELEDIFE to develop and deliver four long-range radars intended to detect and track ballistic missile threats as part of Italys future national air and missile defence network. The
Turkish ASELSAN Signs $410M Electronic Warfare Equipment Contract with Poland
ASELSAN has signed a $410 million contract with Poland for the sale of electronic warfare systems. While the company officially announced the sale to a NATO member without naming the country, both Turkish and Polish media confirmed Poland as the buyer
Houtis Fire Missiles at Saudi Airport after Riyadh Bombs Yemen’s Sanaa Airport...
Iran Blockade Back, Now U.S. to Charge 20% Hormuz Transit Fee
First Use of Unmanned Kamikaze Boat by the U.S. in Attack...
Russian FSB Prevents Ukrainian Plot to Attack Su-57 Fighter Bases with FPV...
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