Ukraine Requests Gripen Jets from Sweden, 'No' says Stockholm
Ukraine has sought SAABs Gripen fighters, a request that was declined by Sweden. Paul Johnson, Minister of Defense of Sweden, told European Pravda that Ukraines President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked Sweden to...
Embraer-Lockheed Martin Vie for IAF Transport Aircraft Contract
Embraer and Lockheed Martin are trying to sell multi-mission tactical air transport aircraft, C-390 Millennium and C-130J, to the Indian Air Force. The IAF issued a Request for Information (RFI) in...
UAE's EDGE Group Acquires 50% of Estonian Military Robotics Firm, Milrem Robotics:
United Arab Emirates (UAE)'s military equipment firm, EDGE Group has acquired a 50% stake in Estonian robotic infantry vehicle manufacturer, Milrem Robotics for an unspecifified sum. Milrem Robotics CEO and founder...
TATA-Boeing Manufactures 180 Fuselage Units of Apache Helicopters
Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) has manufactured 180 fuselage units for AH-64 Apache helicopters till date. The fuselages are meant largely for export to meet demand for Boeing's Apache helicopter global...
Ka-226T Project with Russia Still On, No Conflict of Interest with LUH:...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) said India can accommodate both Ka-226T helicopter project and the indigenous Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) since the two aircraft perform different functions. HAL CMD C
Indian DRDO Develops Health Usage & Monitoring System for Indian Navy's MiG-29K...
Indias government-owned DRDO handed over a Health Usage & Monitoring System built for the Navys MiG-29K fighter. The system was developed by DRDOs Aeronautical Research and Development Board (AR&DB)
HAL to Start Su-30MKI Upgrade in 2023
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has finalized plans to upgrade the Indian Air Forces Su-30MKI fleet and may begin modernizing the warplanes during the current year if it receives government approval. This was confirmed to Defense Mirror...
HAL to Sign Contract with Argentina for "Aviation Product"
Indias state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is expected to sign an export contract with Argentina for a "smaller aviation product," even as it is negotiating with that country to sell its LCA Tejas aircraft. HAL chairman...
Dutch F-35s Intercept Russian Aircraft over Poland
An F-35A duo operated by the Royal Netherlands Air Force carried out the first interception of Russian aircraft from Poland. Confirming the development, the Dutch defense ministry said three Russian aircraft – a IL-20M Coot-A and...
Colombia, Philippines Prospective Buyers for Saab's Gripen Fighter
Gripen E, Saabs entry to Indias Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) contest, is hoping to bag contracts from the Philippines and Colombia. In an exclusive talk with Defense Mirror at the ongoing Aero India show in Bengaluru,...
DARPA's Artificial Intelligence Controls F-16 in Flight
Artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms developed under the U.S
French Military Helicoper Flies with Fuel Made from Used Cooking Oil
The French General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) carried out on February 3 a first test flight of a military helicopter with 84% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This is the first time in the world that a...
France to Procure 2 Saab GlobalEye AWACS Aircraft
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...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
