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U.S. Patriot Stocks Down Nearly 65%, THAAD Drawdown Strains Global Readiness
U.S. Patriot interceptor stocks fell by nearly two-thirds in July estimates, while diminished THAAD reserves raised questions about Washington’s ability to sustain missile defence and…
Singapore Plans P-8A–G550 Network to Strengthen Defence of Vital Sea Lanes
Singapore’s planned P-8A and G550 acquisitions would create an eleven-aircraft surveillance force, combining airborne early warning, maritime tracking and anti-submarine warfare to…
China’s PL-17 Puts Airborne Radar Fleets at Risk as Europe Plans Meteor Successor
China’s PL-17 could force Western AWACS aircraft and refuelling tankers farther from contested airspace, weakening forward surveillance and fighter persistence as Europe explores a Meteor…
Houthis Claim Saudi AH-64 Apache Downing, Testing Border Airpower
Houthi forces claim to have downed a Saudi AH-64 Apache near Najran, bringing helicopter survivability, border force protection and the logistics of sustained air support into focus.
[VIDEO] Azerbaijan Shows JF-17 Block III in UAE Drill, Signals Airpower Shift
Azerbaijan’s JF-17 Block III fighters appear in new footage during the Falcons Meet 2026 exercise with the UAE, highlighting a modernisation programme whose regional impact depends on…
Russia Reportedly Developing Kinzhal Fragmentation Warhead to Widen Ukraine Strike…
Russia is reportedly developing a fragmentation warhead for its Kinzhal ballistic missile, potentially broadening threats to Ukraine’s radars, exposed equipment and military logistics…
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…