DRDO Transfers Defense Tech to L & T for Royalty
The Indian defense ministry has approved a proposal by Defense Research Development Organization (DRDO) to transfer technology (ToT) of Lakshya pilotless target aircraft (PTA) to an Indian private company, Larsen and Toubro (L&T). L&T will be able to produce Lakshya PTA commercially and will have to pay a royalty to DRDO...
Indian Army Wants High Flying Drones, Rejects AeroVironment’s Raven
The Raven mini-UAV may have failed the Indian Armys technical requirements for hand-launched spy drones to equip its infantry battalions. Made by AeroVironment Inc
Pakistan Military shoots down 'Indian spy drone'
The Pakistan army reportedly shot down an Indian spy drone that was being used for aerial photography along the Line of Control (LoC) in Bhimber sector of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Local Urdu TV channel Express News, quoting the Pakistan army's mouth piece the Inter Services Public Relations, said that the Indian drone...
Thales, IAI Integrate Data Link Capability On Heron UAV
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Thales have conducted risk reduction flight tests for the integration of NATO STANAG 7085 data link on board the Heron Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (MALE UAV). Through a joint effort between IAI and Thales, Thaless data link terminal, the TMA 6000, together with Elisra Radio...
US Running Drone Bases In Somalia
The US Department of Defense has been running a secret base in Somalia to conduct drone missions and train Somali forces. Abdighani Abdi Jama, state minister for the presidency in the interim regional administration in the Somali city of Kismayo was quoted by Foreign Policy as saying that the US has...
Kalashnikov Diversifies into Drones, Assault Boats Production
Russia's Kalashnikov Group has diversified into the production of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and multi-functional assault boats. The AK-47 assault rifle manufacturer displayed the new military hardware at the International Maritime Defense Show, held at St
China Prepares Airfield For Drone Patrols Over Disputed Islands
China has reconditioned a front-line airfield for patrolling the Diaoyutai islands over which it is in a dispute with Japan. The drone flights are intended for the surveillance and reconnaissance of the Diaoyutai islands which are currently under Japanese rule
India Tests Lakshya Drone For Engine And Duration Enhancement
The Indian Air Force (IAF) flight-tested a pilotless target aircraft (PTA) (Lakshya) for engine and duration enhancement on Wednesday. Lakshya was tested from a launching complex-II of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur
RAAF To Fly Heron Drone In Military Training Exercise With US
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will fly the Israeli-made Heron medium-altitude, long-endurance UAS at Talisman Sabre 2015, a biennial joint training exercise with the U.S
Russian Air Force Demonstrates Merlin-21b Surveillance Drone At Army-2015
The Russian Air Force demonstrated the new Merlin-21b surveillance drone that is equipped with dual-band radar at the Army-2015 forum. "The new Russian unmanned aerial vehicle Merlin-21b is equipped with a proprietary compact radio-radar station and was demonstrated at the Army-2015 forum," the press office of Defense Ministry reported
AeroVironment Delivers Wasp Drone To Australian Defense Force
AeroVironment announced Wednesday that the Australian Defense Force (ADF) this month received and began training exercises with the companys RQ-12 Wasp AE small unmanned aircraft system. ADF placed an AUD $7
Piaggio On Target For Hammerhead UAV Certification
Piaggio Aerospace, Italian aircraft manufacturer, is progressing to achieve the certification of its HammerHead unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The company is shifting its focus into the defence aviation market, company CEO Carlo Logli told IHS Jane's on 16 June
U.S. DoW Signs Agreements with L3 Harris, Lockheed Martin to Increase Patriot,...
BMP-3 Armored Vehicle Deliveries to Russian Troops Gathers Pace
U.S. Issues Licence to Export GE F110 Engines for Turkey’s KAAN Fighter...
U.S., Iran Halt Strikes on One Another, But Tankers War Continues
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