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Rostec Delivers First Mini-Missiles for the New 48-Round Pantsir Air Defense System
June 23, 2025 @ 09:40 AMRostec has delivered the first new mini-missiles that will allow the Russian Forces' Pantsir air defense system to fire 48 projectiles instead of the traditional 12; greatly enhancing its effectiveness against drones, missiles and helicopters. The delivery was made by High-Precision Systems, a subsidiary of Rostec, to the Russian Defense Ministry under a state defense order
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Japan to Provide Military Aid to Five New Indo-Pac Region Countries
June 23, 2025 @ 06:07 AMJapan is preparing to extend military aid to five additional countries in the Indo-Pacific region under its Official Security Assistance (OSA) program, expanding efforts to bolster regional stability amid shifting security dynamics. According to a Japanese government source quoted by
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Massive Blast in Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Site After US Strike, Damage not...
June 22, 2025 @ 01:19 PMThe first satellite image of the Fordow facility after the US Air Force strikes shows a massive blast that lit up the night sky for miles but satellite images do not confirm damage to the centrifuges buried tens of meters deep in the mountain. Presumably, the impact site of one of the GBU-57A/B MOPs and the adjacent subsidence of the ground from the bomb that penetrated deep into the ground (right) are visible
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U.S., Germany Send 14 More Arms Flights to Israel during Iran Confrontation
June 21, 2025 @ 05:39 AMIsrael received 14 military cargo planes loaded with equipment and armaments on Thursday to support its army amid ongoing hostilities with Iran, the Ministry of Defense said. The shipments are part of a large-scale logistical operation organized in coordination with procurement missions in the United States and Germany, as well as the Israeli Air Force and other defense agencies
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France Conducts First Test of MICA NG Missile from Rafale Jet
June 21, 2025 @ 05:12 AMThe French Armaments Agency (DGA) completed the first development test of the MICA NG (Missile dInterception, de Combat et dAuto-défense Nouvelle Génération) from a Rafale test aircraft on June 19. The launch took place at the DGA Missile Testing Center in the Mediterranean, marking a key step in validating the new-generation air-to-air missile's capabilities
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Israel Requests U.S. MOP Bomb to Target Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Site...
June 20, 2025 @ 10:06 AMIsrael has formally asked the United States for the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP), a 13,600 kg bunker-busting bomb, to potentially target Irans heavily fortified Fordow nuclear facility, which lies 80 meters underground. Developed by the U
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Danish State to Become Co-Owner in NAMMO Denmark amid Plans for National...
June 20, 2025 @ 08:14 AMThe Danish government has
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Dutch Troops in Iraq Stranded Amid Israel-Iran Conflict
June 20, 2025 @ 06:57 AMSeveral Dutch soldiers deployed in Iraq are currently unable to return to the Netherlands due to the closure of Iraqi airspace, a consequence of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. The affected personnel belong to the 11 Airmobile Brigade, commonly known as the 'Red Berets
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Roscosmos in Talks to Build Space Launch Pads in 2 Asia-Pac Countries
June 20, 2025 @ 05:49 AMRussias state space agency Roscosmos is in preliminary talks with two Asia-Pacific countries to build space launch facilities on their territory, according to Roscosmos CEO Dmitry Bakanov. Speaking at the 2025 St
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Czech MoD Extends Gripen Aircraft Lease up to 2035 at 25% Discount
June 19, 2025 @ 08:12 AMThe Czech Ministry of Defence has extended its lease of Swedish-made JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets until 2035, securing a 25% more favorable deal than previously proposed, officials confirmed following a decision by the Collegium of the Minister. The renegotiated contract was finalized after extensive discussions with Sweden, and includes 12 Gripen aircraft—10 single-seat and 2 two-seat variants—along with servicing and pilot training
Boeing Wins $2.7B Contracts to Boost Patriot Missile Seeker Production
Patria Builds Factory in Finland for F-35 Engine Assembly
Turkey Tests Locally-made SOM-J Cruise Missile on Its F-16s
Australia, U.S. Move Toward Joint PrSM, GMLRS Missiles Production
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
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...