News

Log Protection for Russian MSTA-S 155mm Howitzer

May 1, 2024 @ 05:36 PM

A Russian MSTA-S 155mm self-propelled howitzer has been seen in Ukraine with its top and sides padded with logs which reports on social media claims is for protection against rocket-propelled grenades and FPV drones. According to postings by pro-Russian Telegram accounts, the log-protection kit, despite the quirkiness of the design, provides reliable protection, especially against rocket-propelled grenades such as PG-7VS at impact angles of 60 degrees or more
AUKUS Countries Detail Export License Removals for Defense Manufacture

May 1, 2024 @ 05:14 AM

Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have jointly proposed significant changes to their national export control exemptions to facilitate defense industry collaboration within the AUKUS partnership. These proposed changes aim to create a license-free environment for defense-related exports among the three countries, promoting enhanced cooperation in scientific, technological, and industrial capabilities
Israel to Decommission Patriot Missile Systems due to Disuse

May 1, 2024 @ 03:58 AM

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) is preparing to phase out its aging Patriot missile defense systems in the coming months, citing limited operational use, the military announced on Tuesday. In February, the IAF disclosed plans to decommission several Patriot batteries, with personnel set to transition to operating the Iron Dome system instead
Austal Tests Autonomous Patrol Boat for Australian Navy

April 24, 2024 @ 05:50 AM

The collaborative Patrol Boat Autonomy Trial (PBAT) project, led by Austal Australia, has completed Sea Acceptance Trials for the autonomous vessel Sentinel off the Western Australian coastline. The
MoU Signed to Set up Rheinmetall Ammunition Factory in Lithuania

April 17, 2024 @ 08:04 AM

Lithuanian institutions and the German company Rheinmetall signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the construction of an ammunition factory in Lithuania. The signatories included Minister of Economy and Innovation Aušrinė Armonaitė, Minister of National Defence Laurynas Kasčiūnas, and Maximilian Froch from Rheinmetall AG
Lockheed Martin Secures $4.1B Contract to Enhance Missile Defense System

April 12, 2024 @ 02:52 AM

Lockheed Martin has secured a $4.1 billion contract to upgrade the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) system for the Missile Defense Agency
Japan Considered for Involvement in AUKUS Partnership on Defense Projects

April 9, 2024 @ 09:55 AM

The United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom are exploring the possibility of collaborating with Japan on advanced defense projects within the framework of the AUKUS partnership. “Japan is being considered because of its strengths and its close defense partnership with all three countries,” said Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh, who held a press conference today
Rolls-Royce, BWXT Technologies to Develop Space Based Nuclear Reactor

April 8, 2024 @ 10:10 AM

British firm Rolls-Royce is collaborating with U.S
U.S. Army Selects Anduril to Develop Software-Hardware Integration for its Robotic Combat...

April 4, 2024 @ 06:38 AM

Anduril Industries has been selected by the U.S
South Korea Launches Artificial Intelligence Research Centre for Defense

April 1, 2024 @ 08:31 AM

The South Korean Defense Ministry announced the establishment of a new research center on April 1 aimed at overseeing artificial intelligence (AI) development within the defense sector. The founding ceremony for the Defense AI Center occurred at the state-run Agency for Defense Development in Daejeon, located 139 kilometers south of Seoul

<
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
>

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