New Indian Navy Chief Appointed
Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba, who heads the Western Naval Command, has been appointed the next Indian Navy Chief. Sunil Lanba will replace Admiral RK Dhowan, who superannuates on May 31, Tribune India reported
Russian Warplanes Launch 97 Cruise Missiles In Syria
The Russian Aerospace Forces have launched 97 cruise missiles hitting Daesh targets in Syria, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday. Since the beginning of the Russian aerial campaign in Syria, Russian warplanes have carried out 5,662 sorties, the Russian Defense Ministry spokesman was quoted as saying by Sputnik
AEL Delivers Wide Area Display Software For Brazilian Gripen Jets
Saabs Brazilian partner AEL Sistemas (AEL) has successfully delivered the Wide Area Display (WAD) Demo HMI Software for the Gripen NG jet. In February 2015, Saab announced the selection of AEL as a new Gripen supplier in Brazil
Indonesian-Built Philippines Navy's Strategic Sealift Vessel To Commence Trials
The Philippine Navys first strategic sealift vessel (SSV) built by PT PAL Indonesia, will undergo sea trials this week. Navy spokesperson Capt
Exelis Wins Precision Approach Radar Systems Contract Worth $70 Million
Exelis has been awarded the US Navy contract worth $70 million for 42 commercial-off-the-shelf Precision Approach Radar (PAR) systems to replace the currently fielded AN-FPN-63(V) PAR. This procurement contract of a maximum of 42 commercial-off-the-shelf Precision Approach Radar (PAR) systems is for the Army (21), Navy (16), and Air Force (5)
US Navy’s Bomb Disposal Robots To Use Rockwell Collins’ MicroGRAM GPS Receivers...
Rockwell Collins will provide up to 2,000 of its MicroGRAM GPS receivers for integration in Neyas Autonomous Behavior Capability Module, in support of Increment 1 of the Naval Surface Warfare Centers Advanced Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robotic System (AEODRS). “MicroGRAM provides the US Navys AEODRS program the small, embedded, secure GPS necessary to ensure mission success,” said Mike Jones, vice president and general manager of Communication, Navigation and Electronic Warfare Solutions for Rockwell Collins
Bell Helicopter Joins Fuselage and Wings Of First V-280 Valor Tiltrotor
Bell Helicopter has successfully joined the V-280 Joint Multi Role Technology Demonstrator (JMR-TD) wing and nacelles to the aircraft fuselage. “The V-280 wing, nacelles and fuselage are now assembled into the aircraft weve designed as the next generation tiltrotor,” said Lisa Atherton, executive vice president of Military Business Development for Bell Helicopter
AgustaWestland AW609 TiltRotor Completes First Ground Run
Leonardo-Finmeccanica announced Wednesday that the third prototype of the AgustaWestland AW609 TiltRotor has completed its first ground run at the companys facilities in Cascina Costa, Italy. Aircraft AW609 A/C3 began restrained ground run testing with all engines and systems operating
Mexican Navy Deploys Arcturus T-20 JUMP VTOL UAS
The Mexican Navy has deployed T-20 JUMP Fixed Wing VTOL UAV of Arcturus UAV for unspecified operations in Mexico. The customer took delivery of the VTOL system in March, the company announced Monday
Raytheon Wins $49.5 Million Contract For Silent Knight Radar System
The US Department of Defense has awarded Raytheon a $49.5 million worth contract for the production of the Silent Knight Radar system in support of US Special Operations Command
Pilot Error Caused Crash Of Russian MI-28N Helicopter
The crash of the Russian MI-28N helicopter earlier this month near Homs in Syria was due to human error, according to the investigation committee. RT website quoted a source at the committee as saying on Saturday that analysis of the two black boxes of the helicopter confirmed the committees preliminary conclusion that the helicopter crashed not because of a technical failure but due to pilot error, explaining that both pilots made an error while flying at night over a rugged area with no clear features, causing the helicopter to hit the ground and their death
Lockheed Martin Wins $1.2 Billion US Navy Contract For 13 F-35 Aircraft
Lockheed Martin has been awarded $1.2 billion worth US Navy contract for Lockheed Martin for the delivery of 13 F-35 Lightning II aircraft
Diehl Defence to Acquire Explosive Ordnance Disposal Firm, EST Energetics
Russian Burevestnik Nuclear-powered Cruise Missile Could Release Radioactive Material During Flight
French DGA to Add Collaborative Combat, ISR Mission Capability to A400M Aircraft...
Indian Navy to Commission Stealt Frigate, Anti-submarine Craft, Hydrographic Survey Vessel
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