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Turkmenistan Unveils China’s FK-2000 as Air Defence System Spreads Across Africa and…
Turkmenistan has unveiled the Chinese FK-2000 air defence system as sightings in Ethiopia and reported deployments in Sudan and Bahrain draw attention to its growing strategic reach—and…
F-35 vs Rafale, Typhoon and Gripen: Portugal’s F-16 Choice Tests NATO Air Power
Lockheed Martin’s F-35 faces the Rafale, Eurofighter Typhoon and Gripen as Portugal weighs how to replace its F-16s, sustain Atlantic operations and protect its freedom to operate.
Singapore’s 20 F-35 Stealth Fighters Confront an Indo-Pacific Runway Threat
Singapore is building a mixed F-35B, F-35A and F-15SG fighter force to reduce the risk that runway attacks could ground its airpower. The strategy brings new basing options—and a demanding…
Russia Ranks No. 2 in Global Arms Exports Despite Ukraine War
Russia ranked second in CAWAT’s 2025 global arms export assessment, with approximately $15 billion in sales. Its position puts the spotlight on how Russian factories serve overseas customers…
Russia Delivers Upgraded Su-57 Fighters as Fifth-Generation Fleet Grows
Russia has delivered another batch of upgraded Su-57 fighters, extending its fifth-generation fleet with a revised defensive suite and expanded weapons complex.
Rafale Flies Sovereign AI as France Accelerates Fighter Upgrades
Two sovereign AI algorithms have flown on a Rafale fighter as France develops its future air combat capabilities; what the software does remains a closely held question.
[VIDEO] Pantsir Seen on Moscow Highway After Drone Strike Halts Refinery
A Pantsir air defence vehicle appears on an elevated Moscow highway near the Kapotnya refinery, where a drone strike halted processing. Its position illustrates the difficult geometry of…
China Names J-35A Stealth Fighter “Cloud Dragon”—What It Signals for Indo-Pacific…
China’s J-35A stealth fighter now has an official nickname: “Cloud Dragon.” The announcement sharpens Beijing’s airpower message, while questions about production, engines and combat…
China’s J-36 Laser Could Rewrite Stealth-Aircraft Missile Defence
An AVIC institute has displayed a fighter-mounted laser tracking system alongside China’s J-36, offering the strongest indication yet that Beijing is pursuing airborne directed-energy…
F-35 Stealth Parts Diverted to Hong Kong, Triggering Pentagon Security Probe
A shipment of sensitive F-35 Lightning II components travelling from Australia to the United States was unexpectedly diverted to Hong Kong, prompting a Pentagon investigation into…