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Spanish Army Signs €205M Deal with Rheinmetall for Artillery Ammunition
The Spanish Army has signed a framework agreement with Rheinmetall to supply approximately half a million modular propellant systems for 155mm extended-range artillery ammunition. The deal, worth up to €205 million,...
Rheinmetall Takes Over Ammunition Factory in Varpalota, Hungary
Rheinmetall officially took ownership of its new 30mm ammunition factory in Várpalota, Hungary, on July 29. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Hungarian Minister of Defence Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky and Rheinmetall AG...
Hungary Not to Supply Ammunition to Ukraine
As NATO countries face challenges in supplying artillery and ammunition to Ukraine, Hungary, a NATO member, has opted not to provide ammunition to Kyiv. Hungarian Defense Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky stated, "The...
Rheinmetall Orders Hensoldt’s SPEXER Radars for Skyranger Air Defense Systems
Rheinmetall has awarded HENSOLDT a contract worth nearly €100 million to supply SPEXER air defense radars for the Skyranger 30 anti-aircraft gun tank (FlakPz). The SPEXER 2000M 3D MkIII radars will...
Rheinmetall Secures Swiss Order for 81mm Mortar Ammunition
Rheinmetall has been contracted by the Swiss Confederation to produce and supply 81mm mortar cargo ammunition. The order is valued in the mid double-digit million euro range
First Hungary-made Lynx KF41 Infantry Fighting Vehicle Rolls off Assembly Line
Hungary completed its first locally made Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicle at the Rheinmetall factory in Zalaegerszeg, Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky
Rheinmetall Secures Contract to Build Ammunition Factory in Ukraine
Rheinmetall has received its first order from the Ukrainian government for constructing an ammunition factory, following an announcement in February 2024. This marks the project's starting point, as the company will...
German Army Orders 70mm Practice Rockets for Combat Helicopters
Rheinmetall has signed a contract valued €100 million with the German Army (Bundeswehr) concerning the delivery of 70mm-practice rockets. The German Armed Forces want to procure rockets with a possible order...
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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