U.S. and Allies' Airstrikes Trigger Warnings of Severe Consequences from Iran and Yemen
The U.S. and its allies, including the UK, Australia, Canada, Bahrain, and the Netherlands, launched airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen on January 12, marking a departure from the Biden administration's non-involvement stance. The military intervention was triggered by over two dozen Houthi drone and missile attacks on shipping since November...
Indonesia Finalizes Acquisition of 42 Dassault Rafales with Third and Final Tranche
Dassault Aviation has received confirmation of Indonesia's approval for the third and final batch of 18 Rafale fighter jets, concluding a defense contract signed in February 2022. The announcement, made on January 8, 2024, follows the delivery of the first batch of 6 jets in September 2022 and the second batch...
Houthi Tactics Seem to be Working as Chinese COSCO Stops Port Calls to Israel
COSCO, the world's fourth-largest shipping company, has suspended its service to Israel due to disruptions caused by Houthi rebel attacks on Red Sea commercial ships. Initially targeting Israeli-linked vessels, the Houthis expanded their attacks to ships with minimal or no Israeli ties, exceeding 20 incidents since November, causing delays and...
Fragments from Russian Warship Hit by SCALP Missiles Scatter in Feodosia Town
Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed the Russian ship "Novocherkassk" in Feodosia, Crimea, on December 26, 2023. The attack utilized SCALP-EG missiles with low-altitude flight profiles, avoiding detection by S-400 "Triumph," S-300V4, and "Buk-M3" radar positioned in lowlands north of the Crimean Mountains. American and British RQ-4B "Global Hawk" UAVs detected anti-aircraft missile...
PLA's 'March Forward' Video Showcases Cutting Edge Artillery Capabilities
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) recently unveiled a promotional video titled "March Forward," highlighting the formidable combat capabilities of its artillery troops. With artillery historically referred to as the "god of war," the video emphasizes the enduring significance of this military asset. Specifically, it showcases the cutting-edge Long-range Multiple-launch Rocket...
U.S. Warship Thwarts Houthi Drone Attack in Red Sea Amid Rising Tensions
U.S. Warship Thwarts Houthi Drone Attack in Red Sea Amid Rising Tensions A U.S. warship, the USS Thomas Hudner (DDG-116), intercepted multiple one-way attack drones launched from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen on November 23, according to the United States Central Command (CENTCOM). Click on the link to read more:- https://www.defensemirror.com/news/35......
Ukraine Wants AESA Radar, Latest Missiles in F-16s Jets
Ukraine Wants Modern Radar, Latest Weapons in F-16s Jets it is expected to receive from Norway and Denmark. Ukraine Wants Modern Radar, Latest Weapons in F-16s Jets Ukraine has initiated talks with donor countries to modernize some 24 F-16s fighter jets it is expected to receive from Denmark and Netherlands. Ukrainian...
Russia’s New Small Arms, Sniper Rifles, Grenade launchers and Bullet-Proof Vests at ARMY 2023
Rosoboronexport presentation at Army 2023 One of the exhibits that we have today in our pavilion at Army 2023 is called the SR.1M ARMOR-PIERING PISTOL. It can tear through 1.4 millimeter armor plate or 30 layers of Kevlar at a distance is up to 50 meters. A slightly larger weapon for the...
Russia Opens Exhibition of Weapons Seized in Ukraine
Russia opened an exhibition of weapons seized during its invasion of Ukraine. The exhibition has been set up in the Patriot Park exhibition ground on the outskirts of Moscow. The exhibition is divided into indoor and outdoor sections. The outdoor section is dominated by armored vehicles, light tanks and patrol boats of...
New Top Attack Protection for Russian Tanks Revealed at Army 2023
DefenseMirror.com reporters spotted a new protection system mounted on T-80 and T-90 tanks at the ARMY-2023. Mesh around the cage is intended to ward off anti-tank grenades. The new system has dual steel plates securely bolted onto a steel cage on top.This design enhances defense against top attacks, including explosive warheads and...
Seoul Ascertaining if North Korean Missile Tech Used in Iranian Missiles that...
Israeli Counter-attack Against Iran Could Start "As Soon as Possible"
Russian Armed Forces Receive BMR-3MA "Boar" Mine Clearance Vehicles
MoU Signed to Set up Rheinmetall Ammunition Factory in Lithuania
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...
China’s “Moderate” 2024 Defense Budget Hides Frenetic Military Build-up
China on Tuesday revealed a draft defense budget draft for 2024 amounting to 1
Battle of Counter-Drone SAMs- Raytheon's Coyote Vs. Russian Pantsir-S1
The spectacular success of drones on the battlefield in Ukraine has prompted Russia and the United States to develop counter-measures...
Grounding of U.S. Military’s V-22 Osprey Fleet Enters Third Month
The grounding of around 400-strong fleet of Osprey V-22 Tilt-rotor aircraft is in its third month with no update on...
How Indian MQ-9B SkyGuardian Acquisition Plan Changes Drone Equation in South Asia
India has recently gained U