Australian Air Force Prototyping Autonomous Aircraft for Logistics Missions
The Australian Air Forces Air Forces Jericho Disruptive Innovation (JDI) is is prototyping JabX – an uncrewed aerial system (UAS) based on the Jabiru 400 airframe to address the vast distances of Australias north. Developed with Brisbane-based RFDesign, JabX features robust avionics and an advanced graphical user interface for mission oversight
Ukraine Tests New Generation FPV Attack Drone
Ukraine has tested a new generation of FPV drone that promises longer range and greater destructive capability, besides immunity from electronic warfare systems. According to Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov, during tests the devices covered distances of up to 25 km and hit targets in conditions of counteraction to various types...
Sikorsky, Robinson Helicopter to Supply US Marines’ with Large Autonomous Supply Drone
The United States Marine Corps awarded a $15.5 million contract to Sikorsky for the Medium Aerial Resupply Vehicle – Expeditionary Logistics (MARV-EL) Increment 2 program
U.S. Navy’s MQ-25A Refuelling Aircraft Completes First Test Flight
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Anti-UAV Units Formed by Ukrainian Retirees Scoring Big Against Russian Attack Drones
The effectiveness of The Ukrainian Armys mobile fire groups (MTF) in destroying Russian Geranium UAV has increased significantly, according Dva Majora telegram channel. The effectiveness against the Russian Geranium is attributed to small air defense systems operated largely by pensioners from Ukrainian and former Soviet armies
Russian Orlan Reconnaissance UAV Equipped with FPV Drones
An Orlan reconnaissance UAV has been equipped with FPV drones for short range attack missions. A Russian medium-range reconnaissance drone with FPV drones mounted under its wings has been spotted flying over Ukraine, according to Ukrainian media
Russian Soldiers Use 3D Printed FPV Drones to Destroys Polish “Crab” Howitzer...
Russian drone crew destroyed an enemy self-propelled howitzer in the Kharkiv region besides mortar emplacements, UAV control centers using FPV drones made on the battlefield using 3D printers. "We use aerial reconnaissance to identify enemy firing positions, mortar emplacements, and unmanned aerial vehicle control centers, and successfully destroy them
Rheinmetall Likely to Receive German Army’s Euro 2.4 Billion Loitering Munitions Contract
The Budget Committee (BMVg) of the German Army on April 15 approved a third framework agreement on the procurement of loitering ammunition systems (LMS). The manufacturer is likely to be Rheinmetall with with a framework agreement of up to almost 2
Iran Increased its Drone Production 10 -Folds Since the June 2025 War
Anticipating future hostilities, Iran increased in its drone production 10-folds following the June 2025 Israel attacks, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Brigadier General Alireza Sheikh said on Thursday. Iran increased the production rate of attack drones tenfold during a seven-month period after the US-Israeli war in June last year, he added
China’s HH-200 Large Cargo UAV Completes First Flight
The HH-200, unmanned aerial transport system, successfully completed its maiden flight on Wednesday morning in Pucheng, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, marking new progress for China in the development of large unmanned cargo aircraft. Developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the aircraft performed steadily with all systems functioning properly, according to Xinhua News Agency
Russian Tech Converts Drone Swarms into Attack Dogs
Russias Rostec State Corporation specialists have developed a technology for the group deployment of attack drones. Combat drones in this system automatically exchange target data with each other
Russian Defense Industry Develops Combined-effect Munition for Drones
The Russian defense industry has developed a new universal factory-produced standard munition specifically for attack drones. It's a shaped-charge, fragmentation, and thermobaric munition all rolled into one
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Russian Weapons Secrets Offered for Free by Ukraine to Allies
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