Russian Giant Il-96: Is this Kremlin's Version of America’s Doomsday Aircraft?
Russia has completed a wide-body Il-96 aircraft of an unspecified modification in Voronezh, marking the restart of production of its only long-haul wide-body jet after a multi-year pause, according to United Aircraft Corporation (UAC). The development comes as authorities move ahead with plans to extend the Voronezh runway after resolving earlier...
Embraer C-390 Millennium Transport Aircraft for South Korea Completes Maiden Flight
The first Embraer C-390 Millennium for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) successfully completed its maiden flight on Wednesday. The aircraft will now enter a period of testing and integration of specific systems to meet the requirements of the first Asian operator, Embraer posted on X
Maiden Flight of Kawasaki EC-2 SOJ Electronic Warfare Aircraft
The Kawasaki EC-2 SOJ electronic warfare aircraft completed its first successful public flight at Gifu Air Base. Derived from the C-2 twin-jet transport, the aircraft is designed to conduct standoff electronic warfare missions by suppressing enemy surveillance and multi-function radar systems without entering the operational range of air defense missiles
Singapore Deploys Airbus A330 Aircraft to Evacuate Citizens from Saudi Arabia
The Republic of Singapore Air Force will deploy an A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft to assist the departure of Singaporean citizens from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on March 10, 2026,
France Delivers Final Upgraded Atlantique 2 Maritime Patrol Aircraft to Navy
The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) on February 17 delivered the 18th and final Atlantique 2 (ATL2) aircraft
Saudi Arabia to Become First Operator of Leonardo C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft...
Leonardo has won a contract to supply four C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) to the Ministry of Defense of Saudi Arabia, making it the first operator of C-27J in MPA configuration. The C-27J-MPA will be used by the Saudi Arabian Navy to counter submarine and surface threats, conduct search and rescue missions, and perform transport and airdrop duties
Indian Coast Guard to Receive 8 Dornier-228 Aircraft From HAL For Maritime
Indias Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of eight Dornier 228 aircraft and associated Operational Role Equipment for the Indian Coast Guard. The contract, valued at ₹2,312 crore (approximately USD 280–285 million), has been concluded under Indias “Buy (Indian)” procurement category, which requires majority domestic sourcing; the aircraft will feature over 71% indigenous content
Taiwan Air Force Plans Purchase of 10 U.S.-made C-130J Aircraft
Taiwan plans to buy 10 C-130J transport planes from the U.S
Embraer Presents South Korea’s First C-390 Millennium Transport Plane
Embraer said that the first C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has reached the final stage of its assembly process. The
Uzbekistan Confirmed as Buyer of Embraer C-390 Military Transport Aircraft
Embraer confirmed today that Uzbekistan is the previously undisclosed customer for the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft. The order was revealed at the ongoing Singapore Airshow (Feb
Saab Launches Second Polish SIGINT Ship
Saab has launched Polands second SIGINT ship, ORP Henryk Zygalski, in Gdańsk, completing the hull phase of the DELFIN programme for the Polish Navy. The vessel is the second and final signals intelligence ship ordered by Poland from Saab
Iran Threatens to Close Strait of Hormuz as US Signals Return to...
China-made Aircraft Fly in U.S. Airshow for First Time
Switzerland to increase F-35 Offsets from 60% to 73%
11 NATO Countries Select Saab GlobalEye AWACS Over Boeing E-7 Aircraft
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