Germany Approves €810M for NH90 Upgrade, Loitering Munitions, Thermal Imaging Systems
The Budget Committee of the German Bundestag has approved projects
Lockheed Martin Tests AI Combat Identification System on F-35 in Flight
Lockheed Martin has tested an artificial intelligence-powered Combat Identification capability integrated into the F-35 Lightning II mission system during flight, marking the first time a tactical AI model independently generated a Combat ID directly on the pilots display. The demonstration took place under Project Overwatch at Nellis Air Force Base
China Provides Stealth Aircraft Hunting Radar, BeiDou Satellite Link to Iran
China has reportedly launched a program to bolster Irans defense systems after 2025-2026 security gaps were identified, including delivery of the YLC-8B radar and expanded satellite navigation and cybersecurity cooperation. In January 2026, reports indicated rapid deployment of Chinese military transport aircraft, possibly up to 16 planes, and landing in Iran...
Northrop Grumman Unveils 'Valen,' 3-D Printed AESA Radar for Aircraft, Drones
Northrop Grumman has unveiled its 'Valen' radar, a compact, 3-D printed Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar that is smaller, weighs less and consumes less power than conventional AESA radar. The Valen AESA radar combines radar, electronic warfare and communications into one design for crewed and uncrewed platforms, from sky...
Teledyne FLIR to Upgrade Ranger Anti-Drone Radar Systems
Teledyne FLIR Defense has announced software enhancements to its Ranger anti-drone radar systems, improving detection speed and accuracy for critical missions. The upgrades apply to the Ranger R8-3DX and Ranger R20SS platforms, used in border security, force protection, and counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) operations
Elbit Systems Wins Over $100M for Israel Military Digitization to Improve Border...
Elbit Systems said that it has secured multiple contracts worth more than
Dutch Ford Vehicles to be Fitted with Anti-drone Radars
The Netherlands defense ministry has
Turkish Army to Receive Two New Ground-based Electronic Warfare Systems This Year
The Turkish Armed Forces are
Turkish ASELSAN Signs MoU with U.K.'s Babcock to Supply Electronic Warfare Systems...
Turkish defense firm ASELSAN has signed a memorandum of understanding with U.K
Qatar Orders Medium- and Long-Range Air Surveillance Radars from Thales
Qatar has ordered medium- and long-range air surveillance radars from Thales to strengthen its national airspace protection, under a contract signed at the DIMDEX trade fair in Doha. The
U.S. Air Force Awards $197M Contract for Polish Air Force Reconnaissance Capability...
The U.S
Calian Commits $100M to Build Canada’s Sovereign Military Command and Intelligence Systems...
Calian Group Ltd. has mobilized an initial $100 million to accelerate the development and deployment of Canadas sovereign C5ISRT defence capabilities, as pressure mounts to strengthen operational readiness and Arctic security amid a changing global threat environment
Anthropic Calls U.S. Order to Suspend Access to Fable 5 and Mythos...
Leonardo Fiies Apache Competitor Aw249 Helicopter at ILA Berlin 2026 Airshow
Iran Insisting on “Dilution” of Uranium Within Its Territory in Potential Agreement...
Ukrainian MoD, Palantir Tech Developing Drone Detection Models Using Russian War Data
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