Russia to Modernize MiG-31 Fighters
The Russian Ministry of Defense has asked MiG Corporation to upgrade their fleet of MiG-31 fighter aircraft. Two contracts pertaining to the same were signed on August 24 during the ARMY-2021 Forum
Russian MiG-35, Indian LCA, Pak JF-17 in Malaysian Fighter Procurement Bid
Russia will pitch its MiG-35 jet for Malaysia's light fighter aircraft procurement program, a field that could potentially include the Indian LCA Mk1A, Pakistani-Chinese JF-17, Dassault Rafale, Boeing F/A-18 and the F-16 Block 70/72. The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) sent out a Request for Proposal (RFP) earlier this year to...
U.S.A.F. Patents 3D-Printed Conformal Control Surfaces for Aircraft
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Turkey 'Open' to Foreign Cooperation on 5th Gen Fighter Jet
Turkey is 'open' to cooperation with a foreign partner on developing its 5th generation fighter jet provided the foreign entity meets its terms. While speaking on Turkish broadcaster TRT Haber, Ismail Demir, head of Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB), said that the “door is open for friendly and allied countries who...
Russia to self-finance ‘Checkmate’ Jet Development: Industry Minister
Russia will finance the development of its newest Russian fighter aircraft, ‘Checkmate on its own without foreign investments. “We have a budget for this completely laid out
France, Germany, Spain Sign FCAS Implementation Agreement: First Flight in 2027
The defense minister of France, Germany and Spain signed an implementation agreement of the NGWS / FCAS (Next Generation Weapon System within a Future Combat Air System) program, regulating the latter's activities over the period 2021 and 2027. The signing of this agreement confirms the commitment of Germany, Spain and France to the development of a new generation combat aviation capable of facing future threats and challenges along with maintaining a dynamic European defense industrial and technological base
GE Wins $1.65B Contract for Repair, Replacement of U.S. Navy’s F/A-18 Engine...
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IAI to Resume F-16 Wings Production Following Rising Demand for the Lockheed...
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will resume the production of F-16 wings for Lockheed Martin, using the assembly line established in the 1980s, following rising demand for the jets. IAI recently reopened the production line following increased worldwide demand for the F-16 Block 70/72
Nigerian Air Force Inducts A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft
The Nigerian Air Force inducted A-29 Super Tucano aircraft it signed a contract for four years ago, on August 31. The induction ceremony was hosted by Nigerian Minister of Defence Bashir Salihi Magashi and the Nigerian Air Force
Russia in Talks with Turkey on Supporting TF-X Fighter Jet Project
Russia is holding consultation with Turkey to provide technology and expertise for Ankaras ambitious TF-X fighter jet project. "At this stage, consultations are underway with the Turkish side at the level of specialized groups on the issues of interaction in creating the Turkish national fighter," Director of Russias Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, Dmitry Shugayev told a media briefing on Wednesday at the ARMY-2021 forum near Moscow
Boeing Rolls Out F-15QA Ababil Jet for Qatar
Boeing formally rolled out its new F-15QA fighter for the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) on Wednesday. The first set of F-15QA jets will ferry to Qatar later this year following the completion of pre-delivery pilot training
Russian MiG-29 Burns Down in Accidental Fire, Follows Fatal Crash 5 Days
A Russian Air Force MiG-29 caught fire on an airfield in the Narimanov district on August 23 in the second incident involving a MiG-29 jet in Russias Astrakhan region. The fighter jet was engulfed in fire while undergoing scheduled repair work and burned down completely
In a First, China Sanctions Philippines Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., His Relatives...
General Atomics AeroTec Signs First Sale Contract for D0228 NXT Aircraft
Israel Awards Developers of Weapons Systems, Spying Tech, Electronic Warfare
Iran Inflicts Damage on U.S. Bases in Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain & Earlier...
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