Indonesia Fails to Provide Payments Schedule for its Share in South Korean...
Indonesia has failed to meet a June 2023 deadline to provide a payments schedule for its share in the South Korean KF-21 fighter jet project. Eom Dong-hwan, minister of South Koreas arms procurement agency Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), told reporters in May that Jakarta will draw up a new schedule...
Israel to Procure 25 F-35 Jets to Form Third "Adir" Squadron
The Israeli Ministry of Defense (MoD) has decided to acquire 25 F-35 Jets to form a third squadron of the "Adir" (F35) aircraft.The scope of the deal is estimated at about $3 billion and will be financed from the American aid funds
Setback for Ukraine as U.S. Approves Sale of Old Norwegian F-16 Jets...
In a huge setback to Ukraine that was counting on procuring used F-16 jets from Norway, the U.S
Final KF-21 Jet Prototype Makes Flight
The sixth and final prototype of South Korea's homegrown KF-21 Boramae combat jet performed its first flight, state arms procurement agency announced Wednesday. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said the two-seat prototype took off from the Air Force's 3rd Flying Training Wing in Sacheon, about 300km south of capital Seoul, at 3:49 p
Lockheed to Unveil Prepar3D Simulation and Training Software
Lockheed Martin announced today that the the newest version of Prepar3D, its flagship simulation and training software, will be released this July. Prepar3D is a visual simulation platform that allows users to create training scenarios across aviation, maritime and ground domains
Russian Aerospace Forces Receive New Su-35S Fighters
Russias United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) handed over a new batch of Su-35S fighters to the Aerospace Forces. State-owned Rostec said “each aircraft was tested in the air in various operating modes
Lockheed Backs New Next-Gen Engines for F-35 Fighters
Lockheed Martin has decided to go with a next-generation engine for the F-35 Lightning II, to be created under
Leonardo, Nexter to integrate 20MM Canon onto M-346FA Aircraft
Leonardo will integrate Nexters 20mm cannon pod onto M-346FA (Fighter Attack) aircraft, which is the “light combat” version of the M-346 advanced trainer. “After a successful feasibility study,
Turkish Aerospace Orders 100 GE F404 Engines for Hurjet Project
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is buying 100 F404-GE-102 engines for Hurjet jet trainer and light attack aircraft. Dr
Boeing’s T-7A Red Hawk Trainer Completes Taxi Tests
The Boeing T-7A Red Hawk trainer aircraft has successfully completed taxi tests, a critical step in verifying the ground-handling capabilities and systems of the advanced trainer for the U.S
U.S. Controls Strait of Hormuz, Not Iran: Secretary of War, Hagseth
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
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