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Iran’s Shahed-238 Jet Drone Adds Speed to the Hormuz Threat
Iran’s reported release of Shahed-238 launch footage draws attention to a jet-powered attack drone designed to compress interception windows, with implications for US forces, Gulf air…
Somalia’s Reported JF-17 Deal Signals Horn of Africa Airpower Shift
Somalia reportedly agreed to acquire Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder fighters, potentially restoring sovereign combat aviation and adding a new dimension to Horn of Africa security, although the…
Four F-15Es Destroyed, Eight Damaged: Iran War Tests US Airpower
Four US F-15E Strike Eagles were destroyed and eight lightly damaged during operations against Iran, exposing distinct challenges involving coalition air defences, airbase protection and…
Pakistan’s JF-17s and HQ-9 Anchor Saudi Defence as Turkey Prepares Support
Pakistan’s reported JF-17 Thunder fighters and HQ-9 air defence system underpin an expanding Saudi defence effort as Turkey prepares support, with sensor coordination, logistics and mission…
South Korea’s Nuclear Submarine Push Raises Stakes for China and North Korea
South Korea’s nuclear submarine push could reshape Asia’s undersea balance through longer patrols and persistent tracking, but reactor fuel, safeguards and operational readiness remain…
[VIDEO] Moscow Igla Video Shows Apparent Drone Interception Near Oil Infrastructure
A circulating video appears to show a Russian soldier intercepting a drone near Moscow oil infrastructure, highlighting the role of Igla shoulder-fired missiles in refinery defence, although…
Azerbaijan Displays 260 km HQ-9BE, Adding China to Its S-300 Arsenal
Azerbaijan’s HQ-9BE display highlights an advertised 260 km aircraft-engagement range and China’s expanding defence footprint in the South Caucasus, but shorter missile-interception ranges…
Su-75 Checkmate Enters Prototype Assembly, Raising Stakes in the Stealth Fighter…
Russia’s Su-75 Checkmate has entered reported flight-prototype assembly, advancing its bid to compete in the global stealth fighter market, although its proposed US$25–30 million price and…
Pakistan’s Saab Erieye: The Airborne “Brain” Behind Its India Air Rivalry
Pakistan’s Saab 2000 Erieye brings airborne surveillance and battle management into focus as competition with India underscores the importance of coordinating J-10C and JF-17 fighters,…
Pakistan Pairs Turkish Korkut Guns With Chinese HQ-17AE Missiles to Harden Airbases
Pakistan is pairing Turkish ŞAHİN and Korkut gun systems with Chinese HQ-17AE missiles to strengthen airbase protection after the 2025 clashes with India, making sensor integration,…