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...
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...
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...
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...
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
Indian MoD Approves Rafale Aircraft, Combat Missiles and Pseudo Satellites Procurement Worth...
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved defence procurement proposals worth INR 3.60 lakh crore (approximately $40 billion) on February 12, 2026
Indonesia Tests F-16, Super Tucano Landings on Toll Road to Evaluate Civilian...
Indonesian Deputy Minister of Defense Donny Ermawan Taufanto oversaw the Air Forces F-16 and Super Tucano
Hanwha Aerospace and KAI Expand KF-21 Collaboration with New Aircraft Weapons MOU
Hanwha Aerospace and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to cooperate on the development of domestically produced aviation weapons, including long-range air-to-air missiles. The agreement was announced during the 3rd World Defense Exhibition (WDS) held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
France to Supply Mirage 2000 Jets, SAMP/T Air Defense Systems to Ukraine
France will provide Ukraine with Mirage 2000 fighter jets and an additional radar for its SAMP/T air defense system, following talks between French Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin and Ukrainian officials. The discussions also covered accelerating aircraft deliveries, supplying AASM Hammer guided bombs, and providing long-range weapons, including SCALP missiles
Ready for the F-35? Russian Military Receives New Su-57 Fighters Upgraded with...
Russian Military Receives Upgraded Su-57 Fighters Russian troops have received a batch of Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jets in a new technical configuration, the Rostec press service reported. The aircraft were manufactured by the United Aircraft Corporation, part of Rostec, and delivered to the Russian Ministry of Defense with updated onboard systems and weapons
Saudi Arabia Could Become First Arab Country to Acquire F-35
Saudi Arabia could become the first Arab country to acquire the F-35 fighter jet, a move underscored by the display of a full-scale F-35 mock-up with Royal Saudi Air Force markings at the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh. Demonstration flyovers of F-35 aircraft carrying Saudi insignia were also conducted at the event
Denmark to Acquire Two Boeing P8-A Poseidon Aircraft to Monitor Greenland, Arctic...
Russia Cracks the Ukraine drone Code? Majority of Drone Attacks on June...
Egypt Chooses Russian Antey-2500, KA-52 Helicopters to Guard its New “Octagon” Military...
NATO Special Forces Select Thales-Leonardo Consortium to Deliver Communication System
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