Armenian Military Reveals Downed Israel-Built Azerbaijani Drones
Armenia showcased wreckage of fourteen combat drones used by the Azerbaijan military that it destroyed, a number of which were Israel-manufactured. “These are the 14 UAVs of Azerbaijan (strategic, reconnaissance and strike) that we destroyed using our modern air defense systems,” Armenian Military of Defense said July 22
Huntington Ingalls Announces Investment in Sea Machine Robotics
Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics, a developer of autonomous systems for ocean-going vessels, announced today that it has closed a new $15 million financing round with significant participation by Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII). The strategic investment and associated partnership with HII will accelerate the deployment of self-piloting technologies in the rising market...
Did Russia Help Armenia Bring Down Azerbaijani Hermes 900 Drone?
Armenia may have received a shot in the arm from Russia in bringing down 13 Azerbaijani drones, including the Israeli Hermes 900. Russia lent a helping hand by providing its Container radar owing to Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) signed in May 1992, by six countries- Russia, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan,
Northrop Taps Epirus for Electromagnetic Pulse Counter-Drone Tech
Northrop Grumman has formed a strategic supplier agreement with Epirus, Inc to provide exclusive access to Leonidas, the startups software-defined electromagnetic pulse (EMP) system, for its anti-drone tech. The EMP capability will be used as component of Northrops Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) systems-of-systems solution offering
Azerbaijan Offered Turkish Drones, Missiles as Dispute with Armenia Escalates
Turkey has offered its drones and missiles to Azerbaijan as the latter's dispute with Armenia has escalated following the shooting down of a Armenian military vehicle yesterday. “Our armed unmanned aerial vehicles, ammunition and missiles with our experience, technology and capabilities are at Azerbaijans service,” said İsmail Demir, the head of...
Third NATO Phoenix Unmanned Aircraft Arrives in Italy
The third remotely piloted aircraft of NATOs Alliance Ground Surveillance Programme arrived at its new homebase in Sigonella, Italy, on July 15. NATO will receive a total of five RQ-4D remotely piloted aircraft, referred to as “Phoenix,” all to be based at Sigonella
China Conducts First Flight of Maritime Version of CH-5 Drone
A maritime version of China-developed CH-5 drone reconnaissance drone conducted its first flight recently. The CH UAV Company developed the maritime version of the CH-5 drone, a medium-to-high altitude, long-endurance large drone system to cope with oceanic conditions, Global Times reported quoting CH executives
Turkish Drones in Libya, EW Systems in Syria “Game-Changing”: UK Defense Secretary
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Northrop’s Firebird Optionally Manned Aircraft Completes Multi-Day Capability Demo Flights
Northrop Grumman on Tuesday announced that its optionally piloted aircraft, the Firebird, recently completed a series of mission focused engagements, including integration and testing of Overwatch Imagings TK-9 Earthwatch sensor. The sensor was integrated in one day as part of ongoing capability flights validating the range of missions the Firebird system can perform for government and commercial customers, the company said in a
Germany Renews Service Contracts for Israeli Heron Drones in Afghanistan, Mali
The German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) and
Italian MoD to Procure Drones from Baykar- Leonardo JV
Chinese Army’s New Type 100 Tanks Enable Beyond-Visual-Range Combat
Denmark Allocates DKK 2.1 billion for Drone Countermeasures, surveillance
Latest Chinese GJ-11 "Sharp Sword" Drone Seen at an Air Base in...
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
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...