Viral Video Claiming to Show Downed Pakistani F-16 Found to Be Misleading
A viral video circulating on social media that claims to show a downed Pakistani F-16 has been challenged by independent analysis, as fighting intensifies between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The footage shows the burning wreckage of a large military aircraft, with visible markings and a serial number that users online say identify...
Construction of New PC-7 Training Aircraft for the Netherlands Begins
Construction of new PC-7 training aircraft for the Royal Netherlands Air Force
Limited Tech Transfer, No Source Code in India's $40B Rafale Order
France reportedly does not plan to transfer source code for key electronic systems as India moves ahead with a proposed $40 billion order for 114 Rafale fighter jets under the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme. On February 12, the Defence Acquisition Council granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the Multi-Role Fighter...
U.S. Air Force Advances Collaborative Combat Aircraft Into Next Testing Phase
The United States Air Force has entered the next phase of developmental testing for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, launching weapons integration and captive carry evaluations using inert test munitions. According to the
Northrop Grumman and U.S. Air Force Accelerate B-21 Raider Production
Northrop Grumman and the United States Air Force are accelerating production of the B-21 Raider under a mutual agreement to deliver the next-generation stealth bomber to operational units faster than originally planned. The B-21 program, currently in production with final assembly in Palmdale, California, marks a major step forward in modernizing...
Belgian Def Min says European FCAS Fighter 'not coming'
Belgium,currently an observer in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program has stated that the program is now defunct. "A French-German-Spanish sixth-generation fighter jet will not be coming
With Air-to-Air Refueling of J-10C Aircraft, PLAAF Progressing Towards Strategic Force: Chinese...
The Chinese Peoples Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) is advancing toward strategic force capability through long-range deployments and mid-air refueling of its J-10C fighter jets, according to Chinese military experts, following overseas airshow appearances and joint drills. After completing five performances at the 10th Singapore Airshow, the PLAAFs Bayi Aerobatic Team departed Singapores Changi Airport on a non-stop return flight supported by a YU-20 tanker aircraft, China Central Television (CCTV) reported
Italian Fighters Intercept Russian BE-200, the World's Only Jet Powered Amphibious Military...
Italian Eurofighter Typhoons intercepted a Russian Beriev Be-200 Altair over the Baltic Sea in January during a NATO air policing mission based at Ämari Air Base in Estonia, marking a rare appearance of the worlds only jet-powered amphibious aircraft currently in service and production. A Russian aircraft was detected approaching the Baltic Sea region before being visually identified and monitored in line with standard alliance procedures
Israel Modifies F-35I Fighters to Extend Range without Losing Stealth
Israel has modified its F-35I Adir fighters to improve range without compromising stealth. Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter was quoted as saying by
Slovakia Plans to Acquire Additional F-16 Block 70 Fighters
Slovakia is in talks with the United States to purchase four additional F-16 Block 70 fighter jets, Prime Minister Robert Fico announced following a visit by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Bratislava. The aircraft would enhance protection of Slovak and allied airspace, with a contract potentially signed later this year
Begin Work on 6th Gen Aircraft Engines: Indian Def Min to DRDO
Indian defence minister, Rajnath Singh has urged the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) to begin developing sixth-generation fighter aircraft engines with dual use capability to stay ahead of the technology curve.He made the call during his visit to DRDOs Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) in Bengaluru, where he reviewed ongoing indigenous military gas turbine engine programmes
Russia Busts U.S. Sanctions over Aircraft Composite Material
The Russian Federal Air Transport Agency has approved the inclusion of locally-made composite materials in the load-bearing elements of the vertical stabilizer box and stabilizer of the MC-21 Airliner.Thus, Russian science and industry have fully completed a large-scale project to integrate domestic composite materials into the MC-21 aircraft design, a United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) release said
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