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Japan Moves Closer to Allowing Export of Lethal Weapons
February 25, 2026 @ 09:58 AMJapan took a concrete step on Wednesday toward loosening its long-standing restrictions on arms exports, after a panel within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party backed a proposal to ease limits on defense equipment transfers. The plan, approved by the partys Research Commission on Security, is expected to be submitted to the government early next month and could be implemented later this spring
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China Provides Stealth Aircraft Hunting Radar, BeiDou Satellite Link to Iran
February 24, 2026 @ 12:17 PMChina has reportedly launched a program to bolster Irans defense systems after 2025-2026 security gaps were identified, including delivery of the YLC-8B radar and expanded satellite navigation and cybersecurity cooperation. In January 2026, reports indicated rapid deployment of Chinese military transport aircraft, possibly up to 16 planes, and landing in Iran within a 56-hour period
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Brahmastra Explosives Signs Strategic Ammunition Partnership with Holding Corporation Krušikv
February 24, 2026 @ 12:12 PMBrahmastra Explosives Ammunition has signed a Business and Technical Cooperation Agreement with Holding Corporation Krušik, Serbia. The agreement aims to introduce advanced ammunition and defence solutions to the Indian market
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Italian Navy Launches First Next-Generation OPV ‘Ugolino Vivaldi’
February 24, 2026 @ 08:21 AMThe Italian Navy launched the next-generation Offshore Patrol Vessel “Ugolino Vivaldi” at Fincantieris shipyard in Riva Trigoso on February 21. The vessel is the first of four units under construction for the service
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Limited Tech Transfer, No Source Code in India's $40B Rafale Order
February 24, 2026 @ 06:35 AMFrance reportedly does not plan to transfer source code for key electronic systems as India moves ahead with a proposed $40 billion order for 114 Rafale fighter jets under the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme. On February 12, the Defence Acquisition Council granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme, clearing the way for government-to-government negotiations with France
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Australian Navy to Gain Experience in Servicing Nuclear-powered Submarines
February 23, 2026 @ 01:06 PMThe HMS Anson has arrived at HMAS Stirling on February 22, marking another major step in Australias transition toward operating conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines. According to officials, the Astute-class submarine will undergo a planned maintenance period the first time a United Kingdom nuclear-powered submarine has been maintained in Australia
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Hanwha, Estonia's Frankenburg Tech to Partner on Vehicle-Based Missiles
February 20, 2026 @ 11:28 AMHanwha Aerospace has signed a
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Russia Denies Issuing Visas to Kenyans for Fighting Against Ukraine
February 20, 2026 @ 06:02 AMThe Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Kenya on Thursday denied allegations that it issued visas or engaged in recruitment of Kenyan citizens to fight in Ukraine, following media reports linking Kenyans to Russias military campaign. In an
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Embraer, Mahindra Group Plan C-390 MRO Facility in India Under MTA Programme
February 19, 2026 @ 06:19 PMEmbraer and the Mahindra Group have announced plans to establish a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in India for the C-390 Millennium, subject to its selection under the Indian Air Forces Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme. The plan follows a Strategic Cooperation Agreement signed in October 2025 to jointly pursue production of the aircraft in India
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Israel Opens First Submarine Structural Component Facility under Elbit–TKMS Cooperation
February 19, 2026 @ 10:27 AMIsrael has
Russian T-72 Tanks Don “Turtle-back” Anti-drone Protection
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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