News

UK Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle Upgrade Programme Achieve Initial Design Approval

January 29, 2014 @ 11:42 AM

Lockheed Martin has completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for the British Armys major upgrade project, Infantry Fighting Vehicle in the Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme (WCSP). The company is responsible for enhancements which will extend the vehicles service life to beyond 2040
Poor Israeli Components Stall Arjun Mark II Tank Development

January 29, 2014 @ 11:26 AM

Poor Israeli components, particularly the Laser Homing Attack (LAHAT) Missile, are threatening to stall Indias indigenous development of the Arjun Mark II main battle tank. Besides accuracy, smoke emanating from the LAHAT missile has been a cause for concern
AgustaWestland Win €910 Million Worth UK Contracts

January 29, 2014 @ 10:49 AM

AgustaWestland has been awarded two contracts by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) for a total value of about EUR 910 million. The first contract includes the conversion of 25 AW101 Merlin helicopters for maritime operations under the Merlin Life Sustainment Programme (MLSP)
India, Japan Close To Approving Amphibious Aircraft Deal Worth $1.65 Billion

January 29, 2014 @ 09:21 AM

India and Japan are in talks to finalize a $1.65 billion amphibious aircraft deal from ShinMaywa Industries
Kratos Wins $35 Million MH-60 Trainers Contract

January 29, 2014 @ 08:07 AM

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has won a $35 million contract to supply MH-60 training devices to US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). The contract will see Kratos provide four MH-60R Naval Aircrew Training Systems (NATS) and four MH-60S Aircrew Virtual Environment Trainer (AVET) devices over the next five years
Lockheed Martin Wins $31.1 Million Paveway II Plus Laser Guided Bomb Kits

January 29, 2014 @ 07:54 AM

Lockheed Martin received a $31.1 million contract from the U
Boeing EA-18G Growler Receive 100th Airborne Electronic Attack Kit

January 29, 2014 @ 07:51 AM

Northrop Grumman has delivered the 100th airborne electronic attack (AEA) kit for the EA-18G Growler aircraft on November 26, 2013, a week ahead of the contract date. The AEA kit is a critical component of the aircraft, which allows warfighters to target and attack the most complex enemy communication and air defense systems
Diehl Demos IRIS-T SLM Ground Based Air Defence System

January 28, 2014 @ 03:38 PM

Diehl Defence successfully demonstrated its Ground Based Air Defence System, IRIS-T SLM, at the Overberg Test Range in South Africa on January 14, 2014. The IRIS-T SLM Ground Based Air Defence System is characterized by its modular design and open system architecture
Indonesia Took Delivery Of Russian Infantry Fighting Vehicles

January 28, 2014 @ 03:34 PM

The Indonesian Ministry of Defense took delivery of Rosoboronexport-built 37 BMP-3F vehicles, and will join 17 in-service models, according to RIA Novosti. The first batch of Russian infantry fighting vehicles was given to Jakarta as part of a billion-dollar loan to Indonesia by the Russian state, signed September 6, 2007, during a visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Indonesian capital
Bangladesh To Buy Yak-130 Fighters Worth $800 Million

January 28, 2014 @ 03:29 PM

Bangladesh ordered 24 Russian Yak-130 light fighter jets worth $800 million in the final quarter of last year, according to Kommersant. The planes are to be fitted with English-language cockpits and delivery is scheduled to begin next year

<
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
>

Latest News

All News

FEATURES/INTERVIEWS

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

MORE