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Sanctioned Russian Tu-154M Lands in Israel Ahead of Ukraine Talks
A US-sanctioned Russian Tu-154M flew from Chkalovsky Air Base to Israel and then Abu Dhabi ahead of Russia–Ukraine talks, with GRU chief Igor Kostyukov reportedly aboard and the purpose of…
[VIDEO] China Reports First GJ-11 Stealth Drone Strike, Raising Stakes for Taiwan
China says its GJ-11 stealth drone hit a target after cloud forced a second pass, drawing attention to whether the aircraft could scout radars or strike air defence nodes ahead of crewed…
Russia’s Mi-28NM Fires Dan-T, Widening the Threat to Ukraine’s Drone Network
Russia has shown its Mi-28NM Night Hunter firing the jet-powered Dan-T on a reported mission against a Ukrainian drone control post, demonstrating a helicopter launch option that could…
‘Bad Decision’ — Ex-IAF Chief Slams Tejas Mk1A Radar Reversal
HAL kept Israel’s EL/M-2052 radar on the initial Tejas Mk1A batch to limit integration risk, deferring India’s Uttam AESA as the air force works to rebuild fighter strength across its…
Pakistan’s Arrow and Lightning Drones Signal a New Air Defence Challenge for India
Pakistan’s display of Arrow-I, Lightning-I and Lightning-II drone models points to a layered strike force that could strain Indian radar coverage and interceptor stocks if Islamabad can…
Thailand Receives KB-5E Drones After Reported Cambodia Border Debut
Thailand’s KB-5E handover gives aircrews a way to rehearse strikes on radars and signal jammers before fighters enter defended airspace, a sequence reportedly used during the 2025 clashes…
Türkiye’s TF-35000 Could Give KAAN Stealth Fighter Engine Independence
Türkiye’s TF-35000 could give the KAAN stealth fighter more thrust and a domestic overhaul base, with the move beyond the U.S. F110 carrying consequences for Turkish Air Force readiness and…
South Korea Eyes KF-21 Export Edge With Homegrown Air-to-Air Missile
South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae already integrates Europe’s Meteor missile, but a KAI–Hyundai Rotem pact could give Seoul a domestic long-range option and change what it can offer overseas…
Aramco Tower Damaged as Houthi Missiles Test Riyadh’s Air Defences
Aramco Tower sustained damage during reported Houthi missile interceptions, exposing the risks Saudi Arabia faces as it defends Riyadh’s financial district and its eastern oil infrastructure…
Taiwan Gets 3 More F-16 Block 70s to Bolster Air Defence Against China
Three US-built F-16C Block 70 fighters landed at Chihhang Air Base on November 8, bringing Taiwan’s total to five and advancing a delayed US$8 billion programme aimed at sustaining air…