Lancet Loitering Munitions Linked to More Than 4,000 Uses in Ukraine Conflict
Russias ZALA “Lancet” loitering munitions have reportedly been used more than 4,000 times in the conflict in Ukraine, with video from reconnaissance drones frequently showing strikes on Western-supplied platforms.
Ukraine to Order 100 Rafale F4 Fighters, SAMP/T Air Defense Systems from...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced plans to order 100 French Rafale fighters to strengthen the Ukrainian Air Force. The statement followed the signing of an agreement between Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron on Ukraines acquisition of defense equipment
Nordic-Baltic States Announce $500M Arms Package for Ukraine
The eight Nordic and Baltic countries agreed in Helsinki on November 13 to deliver an arms package worth about $500 million for Ukraine through the United States Prioritized Ukraine Requirement List (PURL) initiative, aimed at financing high-demand American weapons systems. The
Russian Commander Alleges Ukraine Using Toxic-Laced Banknotes Dropped by Drones
Russian military units claim to have uncovered a new form of sabotage allegedly employed by Ukrainian forces involving poison-laced banknotes dropped from drones. A company commander from Russias “East” group of forces, identified by the call sign “Fizruk,” told
Ukraine Modifies Tochka-U Missiles with Aerial Bomb Warheads to Replace Depleted Stocks
Ukrainian missile units reportedly modified old Tochka-U missiles by fitting them with high-explosive aerial bomb warheads after running out of operational stocks in early 2022. According to the
Russia Says It Hit Ukrainian Intelligence Sites after Alleged Plot to Hijack...
Russias Federal Security Service (FSB) said the Armed Forces carried out a retaliatory strike after what it described as a Kyiv-led provocation involving a planned hijacking of a MiG-31 fighter jet armed with a Kinzhal hypersonic missile. According to
Canada Initiates Legal Proceedings to Transfer Russian An-124 Cargo Plane to Ukraine
The Canadian government has initiated legal proceedings to seize a Russian An-124 Ruslan cargo plane, which has been parked at Toronto Airport since February 2022. According to Bloomberg, if Ottawa wins the case, it intends to hand the aircraft over to Ukraine
Swedish Navy Trains Ukrainian Sailors on Handling Combat Boats
Along Swedens rugged coastline, a group of Ukrainian sailors is completing
Saab Considers Assembling Ukraine-Bound Gripen Jets in Canada
Swedish defense company Saab is weighing the possibility of assembling Gripen fighter jets in Canada, a move tied to the growing demand from Ukraine, which plans to acquire up to 150 aircraft under a yet-to-be-signed agreement with Sweden. According to
China Restricts Drone Parts to Ukraine after U.S. Pressure to Block Them...
China is restricting exports of motors, batteries, controllers, and other key components used in Ukrainian drones after pressure from the United States to prevent the same parts from flowing to Russia. Ukrainian officials say Beijing has blocked direct sales along with attempts to source components through allied countries, while also prohibiting shipments to Baltic states over concerns they will be transferred to Ukraine
Ukraine Hopes to Stop Russian ‘Shahed’ Kamikaze Drones with Upgraded Iris Radar
A software upgrade to the Iris drone-detection radar aims to improve Ukraines ability to identify and engage Russian Shahed-type kamikaze drones earlier. Ukrainian officials state that up to 80% of battlefield casualties on both sides are now caused by drones
Kyiv Wants Long Range Missiles for its F-16s to Shoot Down Russian...
Ukraine is unable to shoot down Russian aircraft launching guided bombs with extended ranges of up to 200 kilometers, according to Ukrainian military expert and retired Major Oleksiy Hetman. Hetman was
U.K. Army, Navy Test Low-cost Attack Drone Developed by BAE Systems Subsidiary...
Post Russian Missile Strike on Kyiv: Ukraine Rushes to Buy $1 Billion...
Greek Lobbying Group Wants Washington to Cancel GE Engine Deal with Turkey
French Air Force Completes Mid-Life Upgrade of Mirage 2000D Fighter Jets
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