Sparrow on Radar, Hawk in the Sky: China j-35 Stealth Jet
The radar cross section (RCS) of China's J-35 carrier-based fighter jet is roughly the size of a sparrow, thanks to its special fuselage design and meta-material technologies exclusive to China, official media revealed on Sunday. The details on the J-35 series' stealth capability were provided in an in-depth report...
GE Aerospace Hands Over Fourth F404–IN20 Engine to HAL
GE Aerospace handed over the fourth F404-IN20 engine to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on September 30, 2025. The delivery is part of a $716 million contract signed in 2021 for the supply of 99 engines to power the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A fighter jets
Japan to Donate 10 Surveillance Drones to Sri Lanka
Japan will provide 10 surveillance drones worth about ¥500 million ($3.36 million) to Sri Lankas navy, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced after talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Tokyo on Monday
Raytheon Awarded $5 Billion for Coyote Missile System
Raytheon Co. was awarded $5 billion contract for the Coyote Missile System – Fixed, Mobile Coyote Missile Launchers, Kinetic and Non-Kinetic Interceptors, and Ku-band radio frequency system radars
Sikorsky Secures $10.9 Billion U.S. Navy Contract to Build CH-53K Helicopters
Sikorsky, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, has been awarded a $10.855 billion contract by the U
Kuwait Extends Leonardo's Support Contract for its Eurofighter Fleet Until 2029
The Kuwait Ministry of Defence has formally activated an in-service support option under its Eurofighter Typhoon programme, extending its agreement with Leonardo Aviation Services until December 2029. Under the extended agreement, Leonardo Aviation Services will continue delivering integrated logistics support and training to the Kuwait Air Force, with all services provided locally at Salem Al Sabah Air Base
Indian Air Force Officially Retires MiG-21 Fighter Jets
The Indian Air Force (IAF) today officially retired its MiG-21 fighter jets, closing a chapter that spanned more than 60 years in the countrys military aviation. A ceremony was held on September 26 at Chandigarh Air Base, where the first MiG-21 was inducted in 1963
Germany to Buy $1.23B worth AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM Missiles for its F-35 Jets...
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India Signs $7B Deal for 97 Tejas Fighter Jets
India signed a deal worth $7 billion on Thursday with state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to procure 97 Tejas Mk-1A fighter jets for the countrys Air Force
India Tests Intermediate-Range Agni-Prime Missile from Rail-Based Launcher
India on Thursday test-fired its intermediate-range Agni-Prime missile from a rail-based mobile launcher, marking the first-ever launch of the missile from a platform integrated with the national railway network. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh confirmed the test on X, calling it a "first-of-its-kind launch" and shared videos of the missiles lift-off
Textron Systems Delivers XM204 Top Attack Anti-Vehicle Munition to U.S. Army
Textron Systems has delivered its XM204 Top Attack Munition to the U.S
Germany Welcome to Leave FCAS Fighter Project: Dassault Aviation CEO
French Aircraft manufacturer, Dassault Aviation has the capability to execute the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) sixth-generation fighter project on its own, its CEO Eric Trappier said in response to Germanys threat to pull out from the project over work share. Some analysts opine that Germany could be looking for a way out of the FCAS project due to its investment in the F-35 of which it has ordered 35 jets and has plans to buy 15 more
US Approves $705 Million HIMARS Sale to Australia
Sparrow on Radar, Hawk in the Sky: China j-35 Stealth Jet
GE Aerospace Hands Over Fourth F404–IN20 Engine to HAL
Slovakia Shortlists BAE Systems & Turkish Tanks, Korean, German Ones Eliminated
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...