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India Opting to Modernize Existing Su-30MKIs instead of buying new ones?
Indias Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is reportedly requesting $4 billion from the defence ministry to modernise the Air Forces Su-30MKI fleet, but what happened to the ‘speedy procurement of Su-30MKI...
Indian PM Modi to Inaugurate HAL's New Helicopter Factory on February 6
An all-new helicopter factory of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will be inaugurated by Indian PM Narendra Modi in Tumakuru, near Bangalore on February 06. This factory will initially produce around 30...
India's LCA Ready for the World- to be Displayed in Final Operational...
An LCA Tejas fighter in final operational clearance (FOC) mode, loaded with its full complement of weapons, will be displayed at Aero India 2023. The FOC mode display indicates that the...
IAF Contracts HAL to buy 70 HTT-40 Trainer Aircraft
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Thursday concluded a $822 million (INR 6,800 crore) contract for 70
Ukraine Deploys Polish SKY CTRL Anti-Drone System
Ukraines military has put SKY CTRL systems into service, capable of tracking and jamming all types of drones within a range of 10km. SKY CTRL is capable of detecting any objects...
India Inducts Firsts Batch of Light Combat Helicopters
First of homegrown Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) joined the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Monday. The choppers were inducted into the IAF at a ceremony in Jodhpur city, Rajasthan
India's HAL Marks First Flight of Advanced Light Helicopter Wheeled Version
Wheeled version of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) developed by India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) took to the skies for the first time June 30. "The first flight of Advanced Light...
First Flight of Made In India Dornier 228 Aircraft
The Indian Government said the first Dornier 228 aircraft built entirely by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) made its first flight today. This flight was made in a bid to connect airports...
Defense Industry Waking Up To Uses Of Carbon Fiber
Russia Begins Building Prototype of Supersonic Airliner
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has commenced building the prototype of a supersonic civilian airliner, the successor to the legendary Tu-144 that flew for the first time in 1968 but was abandoned after a crash during the 1971 Paris Air Show
Switzerland Extends Life of F/A-18 Jets Till F-35s Arrival in 2030s
The Swiss Air Force has completed the life extension work of its F/A-18C/D aircraft up until the introduction of the new F-35A jets by the early 2030s
U.S. Army Awards Nearly $200M Contracts for ISR Drones to Aerovironment, Griffon Aerospace & Redwire Defense
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Belgium to Produce Horizontal Tail for F-35 Fighter Jets
A part of the global F-35 fighter fleet fleet will be equipped with a horizontal tail made in Belgium
Israeli MoD Lashes Out at France For Banning it From Eurosatory Arms Fair
The French government has informed the Israeli Ministry of Defense (MoD) of its decision to ban the State of Israel from official participation in the EUROSATORY exhibition which is scheduled to take place later this month in Paris
US Warships Forced to Retreat after Iranian Navy Fires Warning Shots in...
Ukraine Struck 18 Russian Oil Facilities in May, the Farthermost being 1700...
After Australia, Korea Next in Line to Acquire Nuclear-powered Submarines
Missed Patriot Interceptor, Not Iranian Drone Hit Kuwait Airport
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