TATA, Bharat Forge in Shortlist to Manufacture India’s AMCA Jet; HAL Out:...
Indias state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is reportedly out of the race to manufacture the countrys fifth-generation fighter under the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme, with private-sector players - Tata Group and Bharat Forge - emerging as frontrunners. Three consortiums have been shortlisted for the ₹15,000-crore (approx
Leonardo Signs LOI with Indonesia to Supply M-346 F Combat-Trainer Aircraft
Leonardo has announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with PT ESystem Solutions Indonesia and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of the Republic of Indonesia at the Singapore Airshow 2026. The agreement aims to cooperate on the supply and long-term support of the Leonardo M-346 F “Block 20” aircraft...
U.S. Awards Lockheed Martin $329M Contract to Urgently Supply Infrared Tracking Systems...
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Boeing Awarded $2.8B to Upgrade South Korean F-15K Aircraft
Boeing has been awarded a $2.8 billion contract to upgrade Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) F-15K Slam Eagle aircraft
Belgian Sabena Aerospace Wins $235M Ukrainian F-16 Maintenance Contract
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CAE to Provide F-16 Block 70 Training Simulators to Taiwan
CAE USA has been awarded a $69,879,521 contract Phase II to support the F-16 Block 70 Training Simulators program for the Taiwan Air Force. This modification increases the total cumulative value of the contract to $127,999,185 from $58,119,664
China's J-20A Stealth Fighter Ready for Delivery to Air Force
Chinas Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has released images showing multiple J-20A stealth fighters in formation, indicating the upgraded aircraft is ready for delivery to the Peoples Liberation Army Air Force. The aircraft shown completed a large-scale flight test and pilot training program conducted across five locations
Saudi Air Force Commander Inspects South Korean KF-21 Boramae Fighter
Saudi Arabias air force commander visited Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) facility on Wednesday to review fighter aircraft programs and discuss potential defense cooperation. A delegation led by Royal Saudi Air Force Commander General Turki bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud toured the companys headquarters and production facilities as part of ongoing strategic exchanges between the two countries air forces,
Russia's UAC, HAL Sign Agreement to Manufacture Superjet-100 Aircraft in India
Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) and HAL signed a joint venture agreement outlining cooperation in the production of the Superjet 100 in India. The document was signed by Vadim Badekha, CEO of UAC, and Dr
Indonesia Receives its First Three Rafale Fighter Jets
Indonesia has received three Rafale fighter jets from France, the first batch of a multibillion-dollar defense deal. A ministry spokesperson confirmed that the aircraft arrived on January 23 and are now stationed at Roesmin Nurjadin Air Base in Pekanbaru, on the western side of Sumatra
Indonesia to Buy Turkish KAAN Fighter if it is Free of U.S....
Indonesia has made it conditional that it will go ahead with a potential purchase of Turkish KAAN fighter jet only if it is free from ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) components. The ITAR is a U
Australia Takes Delivery of First MC-55A Peregrine Intelligence Aircraft
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has received its
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