Russia Modifies Su-34 Bomber for Reconnaissance Role
Russian Air Force has modified its Su-34M fighter-bombers for reconnaissance and target acquisition role equipping it with Sych family pod-based reconnaissance systems. The deployment time of the Su-34M-R in operational areas is 50% lower compared to the heavier and bulkier Tu-214-R dedicated reconnaissance aircraft
Germany, France Suspend Work on FCAS Sixth-Gen Fighter Project
Germany and France have decided to suspend the European sixth-generation fighter Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project due differences between Dassault and Airbus. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron concluded that Dassault and Airbus would not be able to reach a compromise on the development of a joint...
Eurofighter Typhoon Jet to Become More Lethal with New Aerodynamic Modification
Eurofighter and NETMA (the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency) have signed a contract to enable the development of a new Aerodynamic Modification Kit (AMK) for the Typhoon jet. AMK will allow faster integration of new weapons and certification of new external loads, including future anti-radar missiles, which enable the suppression...
Switzerland Extends Life of F/A-18 Jets Till F-35s Arrival in 2030s...
The Swiss Air Force has completed the life extension work of its F/A-18C/D aircraft up until the introduction of the new F-35A jets by the early 2030s. The F/A-18C/D combat aircraft of the Swiss Air Force have been in service since 1997
Belgium to Produce Horizontal Tail for F-35 Fighter Jets
A part of the global F-35 fighter fleet fleet will be equipped with a horizontal tail made in Belgium. This component will be developed within the BeLightning joint venture: Asco and Sabca will produce the components, while Sonaca will be responsible for the assembly
Ukraine Deploys Mirage-2000 Jets to Bomb Russian Targets
Ukraine has deployed Mirage-2000 aircraft equipped with bombs whose guidance kits have been developed in Ukraine. Videos have appeared in pro-Ukrainian social media depicting the first use of French Mirage-2000 fighters by the Ukrainian air force to bomb Russian targets
Russia Su-57D Twin-seat Fighter Jet Commences Test Flights
Russias United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has begun flight tests of the Su-57D, a two-seat, multirole fifth-generation stealth fighter. A prototype of the twin-seater Su-57D marked its first flight today
Indonesia Holds Acceptance Ceremony for Multi-Platform Strategic Defense Equipment
Indonesia held an acceptance ceremony for a multi-platform strategic main weapon system at the Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base, Jakarta today with Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and President Prabowo Subianto gracing the occasion. The multi-platform equipment includes six Rafale fighter jets, four Falcon 8X aircraft, one A400M transport aircraft, and one GM403 Ground Controlled Interception (GCI) Radar besides the Meteor missile and AASM HAMMER weapons systems
Israel to Extend Combat Range of its F-35 Aircraft with External Fuel...
Based on recent combat engagement with Iran, the Israeli Air Force has decided to extend the combat range of its F-35 fighter jets by adding external fuel tanks. The Defense Procurement Director (DPD) at the Israeli Ministry of Defense signed a contract with Elbit Systems to develop a system that will enable the increase in the flight range and air endurance of the F-35 fighter jets, manufactured by Lockheed Martin
Korea Working on Electronic Warfare, Fifth-gen Versions of KF-21 Fighter Jet
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and other South Korean military agencies are reported to have begun work on three versions of the aircraft. An electronic warfare fighter, the KF-21EA (similar to the American Boeing EA-18G Growler), which will be based on the two-seat version of the aircraft
Israel to Purchase a Squadron Each of F-35I and F-15IA Fighters...
The Israeli MoDs Procurement Committee has approved the purchase of one squadron Each of F-35I and F-15IA fighter jets from the United States. The deal is valued in the tens of billions of shekels, but the exact figures have not been disclosed
Funds Constraint Stalls F5 Upgrade of Marine Rafale
France has postponed plans to upgrade current aircraft carrier-based versions of the Dassault Rafale fighters to the F5 standard due to funding constraint. This is attributed to the cancellation of funding by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) which pulled out from funding the F5 standard across the air force and naval versions
Russia Modifies Su-34 Bomber for Reconnaissance Role
US Helicopter May Have Been on a Mission to Attack Iranian Boats...
Swiss Army Procures New Artillery System from KNDS
Germany, France Suspend Work on FCAS Sixth-Gen Fighter Project
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