Russia Has Signed 150 contracts Worth $20 Billion With African Nations Since
Russian arms exporter, Rosoboronexport has signed over $20 billion worth arms export deals with African countries since 2023. The exporter continues to build and expand military-technical and military-cooperation with its African partners
The European Defence Agency, Ukraine to Begin Next Phase of BraveTechEU Program
The European Defence Agency and the European Commission signed an agreement on 29 April giving the Agency responsibility for the next phase of BraveTech EU, a joint initiative between the European Union and Ukraine. The goal of BraveTech EU is to accelerate defence innovation by bringing together the EUs and Ukraines...
Japan Allows Export of Lethal Weapons
The Japanese government today approved the export of weapons effectively ending its self-imposed ban on lethal weapons export. According to the approved changes, all defense equipment will be divided into "weapons" and "non-weapons" categories depending on the presence of lethal properties, Kyodo news reported
Turkish ASELSAN Signs Teaming Agreement with Malaysian BOUSTEAD for Satcom Solutions
Turkish Defense firm, ASELSAN, today signed signed a Teaming Agreement with BOUSTEAD, a leading Malaysian defense conglomerate at DSA 2026, covering the Satellite Communication Solutions, establishing a formal framework for the joint pursuit of this strategic program. The Teaming Agreement reflects a joint intent to explore the development of SATCOM...
Indian Defense Exports Touch All-time High of $4.08 Billion
Defence exports have touched an all-time high of Rs 38,424 crore (US$4.08 Billion approx) in 2025-26, marking a massive rise of Rs 14,802 crore (62
Indian Buy of S-400 Air Defense System, Overhaul Su-30 Engines Among $25...
The Indian MoDs Defence Acquisition Council on March 27 greenlightled various proposals worth an estimated INR 2.38 lakh crore (US$25 Billion)
U.S. Redirects Swiss Payments for F-35 Jets to fund Patriot Purchase that...
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Korean Firm Intellix to Export Image Processing Unit to German Company Hensoldt
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) on March 26 signed an offset value accumulation agreement with Hensoldt to support the export of components by South Korean firm Intellix. The agreement uses a value accumulation mechanism that allows foreign defense companies to build credit toward participation in South Koreas defense programs by sourcing components from Korean firms or engaging in prior cooperation
Hanwha Aerospace and Gaming firm, Krafton Sign MoU for Developing AI Tech...
Hanwha Aerospace announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Korean gaming gaint, Krafton, the maker of ‘PUBG: Battlegrounds for the joint development of AI technology in defence and the establishment of a joint venture. The two companies will pursue joint R & D of core physical AI technologies, review of demonstration and application scenarios, and establishment of technology and operational systems
Japan Moves Closer to Allowing Export of Lethal Weapons
Japan took a concrete step on Wednesday toward loosening its long-standing restrictions on arms exports, after a panel within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party backed a proposal to ease limits on defense equipment transfers. The plan, approved by the partys Research Commission on Security, is expected to be submitted to the government early next month and could be implemented later this spring
Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, U.K., Fund Ukraine's $500M Air Defense Purchase from U.S....
Sweden has announced a contribution of USD 100 million to the United States Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL). The funding is part of a broader joint support package provided together with the Netherlands, Norway and the United Kingdom
U.S. Set to Unveil World’s First Mobile Nuclear Reactor for Energy Generation...
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Saab Unveils All-New Giraffe AMB-D Air Defense Radar at Eurosatory 2026
European Countries Announce $4 Billion Arms Support for Ukraine
Iranian Pilots Recount Deception Operation in the Bombing of a U.S. Base...
Korean Hanwha’s Chunmoo Missiles to be Launched from Thales’ X-Fire Launchers
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