Belgian Air Force Tests 70mm Anti-drone Rockets from F-16 Jets
The Belgian Ministry of Defense has released a video of F-16AM aircraft testing with 70mm FZ275 anti-drone missiles to intercept UAVs. The Air Force tested counter-drone capabilities against medium-sized UAVs
Hungary Receives 2 New Gripen C Fighter Jets
The Hungarian Defence Forces received two new Gripen C fighters, to be operated by the 101st Aviation Wing, based at Kecskemét Air Base, Hungary. This follows the contract signed between the Hungarian Ministry of Defence and FMV (the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration) in February 2024
Su-34 Bomber in Algerian Air Force Colors Spotted at Russian Airfield
A recent image of a Su-34ME bomber bearing tail number 704 in Algerian Air Force colors was snapped during take-off in the Zhukovsky airfield near Moscow. Russian social media users posted that the aircraft is being used for the training of Algerian pilots before the aircraft is flown to Algiers
Turkey Signs Hurjet Trainer Aircraft Export Contract with Spain
The export process for the Turkish HÜRJET jet trainer aircraft, developed by TUSAŞ, reached its final stage with a signing ceremony held at Airbus facilities in Spain. Under the contract, HÜRJET deliveries will begin in 2028, and the platform will play an active role in training activities during the 2029–2030 period...
Peru Signs $3.5 Billion Contract for F-16 Fighter Jets Amid Ministers’ Resignation
Peru announced the signing of a contract with Lockheed Martin to purchase F-16 Block 70 fighter jets after its interim president Maria Blacazar reversed an earlier decision to defer the purchase to the next elected government. Two cabinet-level ministers in Peru have resigned after interim President Jose Maria Balcazar announced he...
Lockheed Martin Awarded $177.5 Million to Build Three F-35 Flight Science Aircraft
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is awarded a $177,493,428 modification contract to provide all touch labor and reach-back engineering required to build three fighter jets- F-35A, F35B and F35-C flight science aircraft. The three newer F-35 series will replace the aging original flight science aircraft in support of preventing a capability gap for flight test and allow for future, holistic testing of Block Four capabilities and other future capabilities for the Joint Strike Fighter program
French Rafale Fighter, Tiger Helicopter to Deploy Anti-drone Versions of Laser-guided Rockets
The French Director General Armaments (DGA) has commenced work on an anti-drone version of a laser-guided rocket for use on Rafale fighter and Tiger helicopter. The first flight test firings are planned by the end of June, for rapid deployment within the armed forces
Russian Su-35 has Downed More Enemy Aircraft Compared to Any Other Jet...
Russias Sukhoi Su-35S multirole fighter jet has the “biggest record of downed adversary combat planes among all fourth-generation fighters,” according to Head of the Center for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies Ruslan Pukhov. In comments made to the Russian news agency TASS, Pukhov said that the Su-35 boasts the worlds most extensive modern experience of air combat
Comprehensive Arms Package to be Discussed During Indonesian President’s Visit to Moscow...
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is set to travel to Moscow this week for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Foreign Affairs Minister Sugiono described the forthcoming visit as a strategic agenda ,
Korean Government to Transfer One of Six KF-21 Fighter Jet Prototype to...
The Korean government has agreed to transfer one of the six prototypes of the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet to Indonesia, its partner in the joint development program. The transfer will happen after Jakarta makes full payment by June this year
India’s Potential Acquisition of Russian Su-57 Fighter Jet Gathers Momentum
India is awaiting a quotation from Russia regarding investment to be made into the Su-57 stealth fighter project, according to the Chairman of Indias Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), D.K
UAE Walks Out of €3.5 Billion Funding for Rafale F5 over French...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has walked out of a proposal with France to contribute €3.5 billion of €5 billion required to develop the Rafale F5 which is a major upgrade over the current F4
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