Russian Su-30SM2 Fighter Jet with Upgraded Powerplant Breaks Cover at Army 2023
Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) has shown for the first time a Sukhoi Su-30SM2 aircraft upgraded with the AL-41F-1S engine derived from the more powerful Su-35 and the Su-57 stealth jet. “Within the framework of the ARMY 2023 ………in Kubinka (airfield) the recently modernized Su-30SM2 multipurpose fighter-jet designed to gain...
Russia Developing Supersonic Aircraft with No Glass Canopy
Russia is developing a supersonic aircraft without using any glass, a top official said during ARMY-2023 Forum. Special display panels will be used to show the pilot what is happening overboard
Turkish Minister Confirms Agreement with Pakistan on KAAN Fighter
Turkeys Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler confirmed that an agreement is about to be signed for Pakistan's participation in its National Combat Aircraft (MMU) project that aims to develop an advanced fighter named “KAAN.” “They (the U
Russian Forces to Receive Su-57s Powered by New Engines
Russian defense ministry will soon receive a batch of Su-57 combat aircraft powered by new Saturn Izdelie-30 engines. This was reported by Russia's government-owned Zvezda
MiG-23 Crashes during Michigan Air Show
A pilot and backseater of a MiG-23 aircraft ejected just before it crashed during the Yankee Air Museum's Thunder Over Michigan Air Show on Sunday. The Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA) confirmed a MiG-23 crashed into a parking lot at the Waverly on the Lake Apartments in Belleville shortly after 4...
Russia’s UAC to Shine Spotlight on MiG-35 at Army 2023 Event
United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) of Russia will launch a high visibility campaign to bring focus on its MiG-35 aircraft, considered a successor to the legendary MiG-29. A relatively ‘light fighter compared to heavy jets such as the Sukhoi range, the MiG-35 competes with the likes of F-16, the Dassault Rafale and other 4 + generation fighter jets
Indonesian Air Force Adds Third C-130J Plane
The Indonesian Air Force (IDAF) received the third of five C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft from Lockheed Martin. The
Indonesia Activates Second Tranche of Rafale Orders
Indonesia has activated the second tranche of orders for Rafale fighters produced by Frances Dassault Aviation, with the Southeast Asian country now holding firm commitments for 24 aircraft. In February 2022, Jakarta signed agreements for the acquisition of 42
Romania eyes 32 F-35s for $6.5B
Romania has requested the parliaments nod to acquire two squadrons consisting of 32 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jets for $6.5 billion
B-2 Bomber Now Has Improved Digital Communication Capabilities
Northrop Grumman in partnership with the U.S
First Flight of India's 4.5 Generation Jet, LCA Tejas MK2 by December
Indias 4.5 generation LCA Tejas MK2 fighter will fly for the first-time next year, a top official confirmed
Software Problem Delays U.S. F-35 Jet's TR-3 Upgrades
The Pentagon turned on a dime and withheld payments of the tune of $28 million to Lockheed Martin for first four F-35 Technology Refresh (TR-3) combat aircraft. These upgraded jets are currently placed in storage until testing shows its software delivers on new capabilities,
Russian T-72 Tanks Don “Turtle-back” Anti-drone Protection
Russian firm Presents Counter-UAV System to Defeat Sea Drones at Fleet 2026...
Russia Modifies Su-34 Bomber for Reconnaissance Role
US Helicopter May Have Been on a Mission to Attack Iranian Boats...
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