News

Ukroboronprom to Assemble NATO-Standard Czech BREN 2 Assault Rifles in Ukraine

February 23, 2024 @ 09:49 AM

Ukraine's state-owned Ukroboronprom has announced plans to assemble Czech BREN 2 assault rifles at its facilities. The Minister of Strategic Industries, Oleksandr Kamyshin, reported that the joint-stock company "Ukrainian Defense Industry" has reached an agreement with the Czech company Česká zbrojovka for the transfer of the license
Procurement of F-35s, A400Ms, 212 CD Submarines Part of Germany’s €34.9B Budget...

January 31, 2024 @ 09:52 AM

Germany plans to spend €34.9 billion on defense projects this year, encompassing the acquisition of F-35 combat jets, A400M airlifters, and 212 CD submarines, with additional allocations for the development of next-generation drones, battle tanks, and fighter aircraft
Rheinmetall Secures Order for Fuchs 2 Armored Vehicles

January 30, 2024 @ 04:38 AM

An international partner has awarded Rheinmetall a contract for the supply of Fuchs 2 components, enabling the production of a three-digit number of wheeled armored vehicles. The order, valued in the three-digit million-euro range, was booked in December 2023 and includes conversion kits and spare parts packages
General Atomics' Gray Eagle 25M Featuring Enhanced Computing Power Performs Maiden Flight

January 26, 2024 @ 05:34 AM

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) carried out the maiden flight of the Gray Eagle 25M (GE-25M) Unmanned Aircraft System at its El Mirage, Calif
Rheinmetall Advances Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicle Trials in the UK

January 24, 2024 @ 07:11 AM

Rheinmetall is testing their Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV) at Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedford, UK. The company invested £40 million in their Telford site in January 2024
German Bundestag Approves Funding for Gepard Successor: New Air Defense System for...

January 20, 2024 @ 05:51 AM

The Budget Committee of the German Bundestag has given the
RBSL Secures Contract for Modular Armor System in Challenger 3 Program

January 19, 2024 @ 12:46 PM

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has secured a contract for the delivery of a modular armor protection system for the Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank, marking a notable development in the program. The new armor, designed in collaboration with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), is intended to enhance the Challenger 3's survivability by providing improved protection against various threats
Rheinmetall's Skyranger 30 A1 Completes Live-Fire Tests, Advances Towards Series Production

January 12, 2024 @ 08:21 AM

Rheinmetall's Skyranger 30 A1, a mobile air defense system, has achieved a milestone with successful testing and live-fire trials at the company's Ochsenboden proving ground in Switzerland in December 2023. The assessments encompassed the system's functionality in both stationary and mobile modes
Ukrainians Tried to Poison Russian Officers' Whiskey

December 30, 2023 @ 08:17 AM

Reports have surfaced of a concerted effort to poison Russian soldiers in the specialized military operation zone covering the Kherson and Zaporozhye directions, with the alleged method being the contamination of whiskey. The Telegram channel "Winged," affiliated with Far Eastern warriors, has reported on the attempted poisoning
U.S. Navy Awards Raytheon $80M to Prototype Advanced Electronic Warfare for Super...

December 20, 2023 @ 05:28 AM

The United States Navy has awarded Raytheon, an RTX Business, an $80 million contract to prototype Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet. The award follows a down select process and positions ADVEW as a potential replacement for the existing AN/ALQ-214 integrated defensive electronic countermeasure and AN/ALR-67(V)3 radar warning receiver

<
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