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Hanwha Defense Unveils Missile-Equipped Unmanned Reconnaissance Vehicle at MSPO, Poland
September 6, 2023 @ 10:32 AMSouth Korean Hanwha Defense has unveiled an autonomous reconnaissance vehicle equipped with the Cheongeom (“Heavenly Sword”) anti-tank guided missile at the MSPO arms fair (Sept. 5-8) in Poland
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First Loss of British Challenger Tank in Ukraine
September 5, 2023 @ 02:03 PMA Challenger 2 main battle tank supplied by the British was destroyed by Russian forces in Ukraine, marking the first known instance of this tank type being taken out by an enemy. Footage shared on social media depicted the tank in flames near the Zaporizhzhia village of Robotyne
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Ukraine to Manufacture or Buy up to 200,000 Drones by End 2023
August 30, 2023 @ 12:18 PMBuoyed by the excellent results by drones in its war against Russia, Ukraine has plans to buy or manufacture up to 200,000 UAVs worth an estimated $1.09 Billion by the year-end
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Massive Ukrainian Drone Attack on Russian Airports, Sea bases, Several IL-76 Planes...
August 30, 2023 @ 06:24 AMIn the early hours of Wednesday, a massive Ukrainian drone attack targeted various regions in Russia, causing fires at airports and naval bases and damaging Il-76 planes. Russian air defense units countered some attacks, while drone boats attempted an assault on Sevastopol's bay in Crimea but were repelled by anti-submarine forces
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China Launches First Type 054B Frigate: Reports
August 29, 2023 @ 10:53 AMThe Chinese Navy reportedly launched the first Type 054B frigate in Shanghai, on August 26. The Type 054B is likely equipped to carry land-attack cruise missiles, granting it the ability to strike ground targets, a feature not found in previous Chinese frigates
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China Operates Upgraded J-11B Fighter Jets from South China Sea Islets
August 29, 2023 @ 07:17 AMChinese J-11B fighters featuring enhanced radars and the ability to carry powerful weapons took part in a maritime strike and air-to-air combat exercise from an islet-based airfield in the disputed South China Sea. A military expert informed state-controlled media that two J-11B variants participated in the drills - one featuring an older black-nosed configuration and the other showcasing a newer gray-nosed configuration
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Russian Army Develops Dedicated Ammunition for Drones
August 23, 2023 @ 07:58 AMThe Russian Army operating in Ukraine has begun receiving new ammunition that matches with the technical characteristics of drones used to launch them. Previously, the Army used ammunition such as grenades and mines strapped to drones which was not in flux with the aerodynamics of the UAVs
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Poland to Order Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods for FA-50 Attack Aircraft
August 22, 2023 @ 12:38 PMThe Polish Armament Agency has signed Letter of Acceptance (LOA) with the United States for Sniper advanced targeting pods to equip them on the South Korea-made FA-50 light attack aircraft. The U
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First Appearance of KA-52 Helicopter with AESA Radar, Other Upgrades at Army
August 21, 2023 @ 10:50 AMRussias formidable Ka-52 helicopter now sporting an all-new Active Electronic Scanning Array (AESA) radar besides upgrades to its weapons and avionics was publicly shown for the first time at last weeks Army 2023 event near Moscow. A spokesperson from Russian Helicopters confirmed to Defensemirror
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India’s TAPAS Drones Crashes
August 21, 2023 @ 09:17 AMTapas drone prototype developed by Indias Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) crashed on Sunday at a village in Karnataka for unknown reasons. “TAPAS UAV was undergoing an experimental flight trial today morning from ATR Challakere, Karnataka
U.K. Army, Navy Test Low-cost Attack Drone Developed by BAE Systems Subsidiary...
Post Russian Missile Strike on Kyiv: Ukraine Rushes to Buy $1 Billion...
Greek Lobbying Group Wants Washington to Cancel GE Engine Deal with Turkey
French Air Force Completes Mid-Life Upgrade of Mirage 2000D Fighter Jets
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