European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in favour of the German Diehl-made IRIS-T, and the French and...
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. The discussion focused on possible improvements to the tank, comparisons with Western-made vehicles,...
MITS Capital’s CEO on Backing Ukraine’s Defense Tech
Perry Boyle, CEO of MITS Capital, leads one of Ukraines most active defense technology investment groups. Together with co-founders Denys Gurak and Anton Melnyk, he supports startups from early lab...
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 Cold War-era MiG-21 production. Unveiled at Airshow China in Zhuhai in...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and...
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles. Directed-energy weapons (DEWs) are rapidly changing military defense by targeting threats like...
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance and attack; will they replace real military dogs—loyal, fierce, armed...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted military aid to Ukraine, closer ties with Russia, and plans...
Chinese Sixth Generation Fighter Jets- Aeronautical Breakthrough or Social Media Hoax?
Watch Video Unverified Social media videos showing two new Chinese fighter aircraft flying released on December 26. 2024 has led to frenzied claims that the videos are of upcoming sixth generation...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth...
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American F-35 has re-ignited. According to its manufacturer, the United Aircraft...
Are Helicopters Giving Way to Drones as Combat Platforms?
Video Combat helicopters, once the preferred weapons platform for penetrating enemy defenses, launching covert attacks and navigating through difficult terrain, may be on the way out given their limited use in...
Bayraktar Kizilelma Unmanned Jet Completes First Live-Fire Test with Tolun, Teber-82 Munitions
Helsing Acquires Blue Ocean to Advance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Capabilities
Russian Yak-130M Combat Trainer Ready for Ground Testing
1,152 Israeli Soldiers Killed Since Gaza Incident of October 7, 2023