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China’s J-20 Builder Cuts Tooling Costs, Targets Faster Fighter Production
China’s J-20 and J-10 manufacturer is adopting reusable modular tooling to reduce production preparation costs and delays, with potential implications for fighter manufacturing capacity and…
Russia’s Yasen-M Fires Oniks and Kalibr, Complicating Pacific Defence
Russia’s Yasen-M submarine Novosibirsk reportedly launched Oniks and Kalibr missiles against sea and land targets, demonstrating a dual-strike capability that links anti-submarine warfare,…
Singapore-Linked F-35 Deal Adds US$18.8 Million to Stealth Readiness Push
A Singapore-linked US$18.8 million F-35 contract modification extends integration work through 2030, putting the planned 20-aircraft fleet’s basing, sustainment and software dependencies…
France Targets SEAD Gap With 140km Rafale Weapon Ahead of F5
France is rebuilding its ability to suppress enemy air defences through ASTAC reconnaissance, future Falcon ARCHANGE aircraft and a planned 140km Rafale weapon, with targeting limitations…
Russia Receives Pantsir Systems as 48-Missile Option Bolsters Drone Defences
Russia has received additional Pantsir-S and Pantsir-SMD air defence systems, with an option for up to 48 miniature interceptors highlighting the growing contest between drone saturation…
China’s H-6K Missile Launch Signals Wider Threat to US Carriers
China’s reported H-6K missile launch highlights a potential expansion of airborne maritime strike capability, with implications for US carrier positioning, naval missile defence and the…
China’s J-16s Face Rafale and MiG-29M Fighters in Test of Networked Airpower
Four Chinese J-16s reportedly faced six Egyptian Rafale and MiG-29M fighters in simulated combat, spotlighting the operational value of airborne surveillance, electronic warfare and…
Malaysia Approves MERAD, SHORAD to Close Air Defence Gap
Malaysia has approved MERAD and SHORAD procurement to strengthen layered air defence, with two planned medium-range batteries putting deployment priorities, radar integration and missile…
Taiwan’s PD-136 Targets 500 km Strike Range, Raising Stakes for China’s Coastal…
Taiwan’s PD-136 attack drone targets 500 km reach from mobile launchers, potentially complicating China’s coastal logistics and cross-strait planning, although full-range performance and…
[VIDEO] Houthis Claim Saudi Eurofighter Typhoon Hit, Raising Stakes for Yemen Air…
Houthis claim a surface-to-air missile hit a Saudi Eurofighter Typhoon over Saada, raising questions about fighter survivability and Saudi air campaign logistics, although no aircraft loss…