French DGA Orders Saab Giraffe Radar Integrated into Scania Vehicle for Low-level...
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) ordered eight Varda (Advanced Air Detection Vehicle) systems, comprising the Saab Giraffe 1X X-band radar integrated into a Scania tactical vehicle. This order supplements an initial order for eight systems placed on December 29, 2025
Germany to Buy $11.9 Billion Worth AEGIS Integrated Combat System from Lockheed...
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Germany Approves €810M for NH90 Upgrade, Loitering Munitions, Thermal Imaging Systems
The Budget Committee of the German Bundestag has approved projects
China Provides Stealth Aircraft Hunting Radar, BeiDou Satellite Link to Iran
China 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...
Northrop Grumman Unveils 'Valen,' 3-D Printed AESA Radar for Aircraft, Drones
Northrop Grumman has unveiled its 'Valen' radar, a compact, 3-D printed Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar that is smaller, weighs less and consumes less power than conventional AESA radar. The Valen AESA radar combines radar, electronic warfare and communications into one design for crewed and uncrewed platforms, from sky...
Teledyne FLIR to Upgrade Ranger Anti-Drone Radar Systems
Teledyne FLIR Defense has announced software enhancements to its Ranger anti-drone radar systems, improving detection speed and accuracy for critical missions. The upgrades apply to the Ranger R8-3DX and Ranger R20SS platforms, used in border security, force protection, and counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) operations
Dutch Ford Vehicles to be Fitted with Anti-drone Radars
The Netherlands defense ministry has
Qatar Orders Medium- and Long-Range Air Surveillance Radars from Thales
Qatar has ordered medium- and long-range air surveillance radars from Thales to strengthen its national airspace protection, under a contract signed at the DIMDEX trade fair in Doha. The
U.S. Air Force Awards $197M Contract for Polish Air Force Reconnaissance Capability...
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Calian Commits $100M to Build Canada’s Sovereign Military Command and Intelligence Systems...
Calian Group Ltd. has mobilized an initial $100 million to accelerate the development and deployment of Canadas sovereign C5ISRT defence capabilities, as pressure mounts to strengthen operational readiness and Arctic security amid a changing global threat environment
British Typhoons to be Equipped with New Leonardo-manufactured Radar
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Exosens Wins 5G Night Vision Contract from ACTinBlack Group
French firm, Exosens has signed a contract with ACT-in-Black Group for 7000 units of its 5G image intensifier tubes. The tubes will be delivered between 2027 and 2028 and integrated into night vision binoculars for European special forces
US Warships Forced to Retreat after Iranian Navy Fires Warning Shots in...
Ukraine Struck 18 Russian Oil Facilities in May, the Farthermost being 1700...
After Australia, Korea Next in Line to Acquire Nuclear-powered Submarines
Missed Patriot Interceptor, Not Iranian Drone Hit Kuwait Airport
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