News

Russia Modifies Su-34 Bomber for Reconnaissance Role

June 9, 2026 @ 01:43 PM

Russian Air Force has modified its Su-34M fighter-bombers for reconnaissance and target acquisition role equipping it with Sych family pod-based reconnaissance systems. The deployment time of the Su-34M-R in operational areas is 50% lower compared to the heavier and bulkier Tu-214-R dedicated reconnaissance aircraft
Germany, France Suspend Work on FCAS Sixth-Gen Fighter Project

June 9, 2026 @ 07:13 AM

Germany and France have decided to suspend the European sixth-generation fighter Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project due differences between Dassault and Airbus. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron concluded that Dassault and Airbus would not be able to reach a compromise on the development of a joint combat aircraft,
Despite Ukrainian Drone Threats Russia Going Ahead with Fleet 2026 Arms Fair...

June 9, 2026 @ 06:05 AM

Even as Ukrainian drones have attacked ships near Kronstadt in recent weeks, Russian MoD is going ahead with the Fleet 2026 naval and air show in Kronstadt starting June 10. Arms exporter Rosoboronexport will be presenting the unmanned boats Briz, BEK-6, and Unmanned Water System for the first time
Eurofighter Typhoon Jet to Become More Lethal with New Aerodynamic Modification

June 8, 2026 @ 11:02 AM

Eurofighter and NETMA (the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency) have signed a contract to enable the development of a new Aerodynamic Modification Kit (AMK) for the Typhoon jet. AMK will allow faster integration of new weapons and certification of new external loads, including future anti-radar missiles, which enable the suppression and destruction of enemy air defence radars
Tehran Claims to Have Hit Israeli Airbases in Response to Overnight Israeli...

June 8, 2026 @ 10:00 AM

Iran claims to have hit Nevatim and Tel Nof airbases in Israel, warning that more will follow in response to a sudden attack by Israeli warplanes on military and a petrochemical facilities in Iran early Monday. In a statement, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that it started "Operation Nasr" – meaning Operation Victory – earlier in the day as a retaliatory move in response to Israeli military actions
After Australia, Korea Next in Line to Acquire Nuclear-powered Submarines

June 5, 2026 @ 12:52 PM

As Australia is concertizing plans to acquire three-used Virginia Class submarine, South Korea has initiated talks with the U.S
Spanish Navantia to Localize Warship Parts Production in Saudi Arabia

June 4, 2026 @ 02:32 PM

Navantia has signed with the Ministry of Defence of Saudi Arabia a follow-on support contract for services associated to the life cycle support of the first batch of five corvettes already delivered, with a duration of five years. The agreement comprises a localization plan that includes training, transfer of knowledge for spare parts to be produced in the Kingdom, among others, as part of the localization commitment with the Kingdom
Russia Begins Building Prototype of Supersonic Airliner

June 4, 2026 @ 02:09 PM

Russias 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. In response to a question from TASS regarding the supersonic airliner project,
Switzerland Extends Life of F/A-18 Jets Till F-35s Arrival in 2030s...

June 4, 2026 @ 12:11 PM

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. The F/A-18C/D combat aircraft of the Swiss Air Force have been in service since 1997
Belgium to Produce Horizontal Tail for F-35 Fighter Jets

June 3, 2026 @ 04:17 PM

A part of the global F-35 fighter fleet fleet will be equipped with a horizontal tail made in Belgium. This component will be developed within the BeLightning joint venture: Asco and Sabca will produce the components, while Sonaca will be responsible for the assembly

<
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