Italian Officials Observe Turkish Baykar Drone Flights
A high-level delegation from Italys Defense Ministry visited Baykars facilities in Tekirdağ and Istanbul to examine the companys unmanned aerial platforms and defense technologies. On October 7, Baykar said in a statement that the delegation was led by Italian Deputy Minister of Defense Matteo Perego di Cremnago and included Air Force...
Switzerland Asks Elbit System to Compensate for Reduced Functionalities of ADS 15
ArmaSuisse, the Federal Office for Defence Procurement has asked Elbit Systems the manufacturer of the ADS 15 (Hermes 900 HFE) reconnaissance drone to compensate for three functionalities it can no longer provide in the UAV. ArmaSuisse delivered the third of altogether six reconnaissance drone systems 15 (ADS 15) for operation to...
Netherlands Begins Production of UGVs, Drones at VDL Born Site for Dutch...
The Dutch Ministry of Defense has
Lockheed Martin Sikorsky Introduces Nomad™ Family of Long-Endurance, Runway-Independent Drones
Sikorsky has introduced its Nomad series, a new generation of aircraft that merges helicopter versatility with airplane efficiency. Featuring a twin proprotor design, the Nomad can take off, hover, and land vertically while cruising on its wings for long durations, combining flexibility with speed and range
Japan to Donate 10 Surveillance Drones to Sri Lanka
Japan will provide 10 surveillance drones worth about ¥500 million ($3.36 million) to Sri Lankas navy, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced after talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Tokyo on Monday
Raytheon Awarded $5 Billion for Coyote Missile System
Raytheon Co. was awarded $5 billion contract for the Coyote Missile System – Fixed, Mobile Coyote Missile Launchers, Kinetic and Non-Kinetic Interceptors, and Ku-band radio frequency system radars
Lockheed Martin Unveils Vectis Drone
Lockheed Martins Skunk Works division has introduced Vectis, a Group 5 collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) designed to operate alongside fighter jets. The system is being developed to integrate with fifth-generation and next-generation aircraft, supporting the Pentagons “Family of Systems” vision for future air dominance
Poland Fast-Tracks Drone, Counter-Drone Systems for Military Use
Poland has moved to fast-track the entry of drones, unmanned weapon systems, and counter-drone technologies into its armed forces with new regulations signed on September 12. Secretary of State at the Ministry of National Defense Cezary Tomczyk
Airbus Flexrotor Drone Helps Identify Narco Boat, Monitor Interdiction
A June 2025 counter-narcotics operation in Mexican waters led to the seizure of four tones of drugs after Airbus Flexrotor drone identified and tracked a low-profile vessel. The Flexrotor, deployed under the U
Germany Approves Procurement of Patriot Missiles, Israeli Heron TP Drones
The German Bundestag Budget Committee recently
US Warships Forced to Retreat after Iranian Navy Fires Warning Shots in...
Ukraine Struck 18 Russian Oil Facilities in May, the Farthermost being 1700...
After Australia, Korea Next in Line to Acquire Nuclear-powered Submarines
Missed Patriot Interceptor, Not Iranian Drone Hit Kuwait Airport
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