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Pakistan’s Reported SLC-14 Radar Sighting Raises Stakes for India’s Missile Strategy
A reported Chinese SLC-14 radar sighting in Pakistan raises questions about preparations for HQ-19 ballistic missile defence, potentially complicating Indian strike planning while leaving…
India’s Su-30MKI AESA Radar Push Targets China’s Stealth Challenge
India’s Super Sukhoi programme puts the indigenous Virupaksha AESA radar at the centre of a Su-30MKI modernisation effort, linking improved sensing with domestic sustainment as regional…
[VIDEO] China’s DF-26B Carrier-Strike Video Resurfaces, Highlighting US Navy…
China’s DF-26B carrier-strike footage has resurfaced, renewing scrutiny of US Navy vulnerability in the Western Pacific while leaving unresolved whether desert-test accuracy translates into…
Malaysia’s First FA-50M Jets Arrive At Kuantan Air Base, Advancing Air Force…
Malaysia’s first two FA-50M jets have arrived at Kuantan Air Base, marking a milestone in its 18-aircraft acquisition from South Korea as attention turns to acceptance testing, operational…
Egypt’s Ariegsa Claims Weapons Integration Autonomy, Raising Rafale and F-16 Stakes
Egyptian company Ariegsa’s weapons integration claim has fuelled speculation about Chinese missiles on Rafale, F-16 and MiG-29M2 fighters, raising questions over targeting compatibility,…
Iran Says Russian Su-35 Fighters Will Arrive After War, Leaving Airpower Gap
Iran says its Russian Su-35 fighters will arrive after the war, exposing the gap between a declared purchase and deployable airpower as delivery dates, fleet size, and support arrangements…
India Nears Six Boeing 767 Tanker Deal to Extend Fighter Reach Across Indian Ocean
India is reportedly nearing a deal for six Boeing 767 tanker aircraft, potentially expanding fighter endurance across the Indian Ocean as unreliable Il-78MKI availability constrains aerial…
KF-21 Makes First Flight With U.S. Fighters, Advancing Allied Airpower Ties
South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae has completed its first formation flight with U.S. aircraft over the Yellow Sea, highlighting the operational and logistical challenges of bringing a homegrown…
Malaysia’s FA-50M Explained: Radar and Range Upgrades for Its South China Sea Role
What makes Malaysia’s FA-50M different from other FA-50 fighters?
This explainer examines its PhantomStrike AESA radar, engine, range, weapons and cockpit systems, comparing overseas…
JF-17 Export Momentum Puts Tejas Under Pressure in Global Fighter Market
The JF-17 Thunder’s reported export momentum is intensifying pressure on HAL Tejas as budget-constrained air forces weigh delivery timelines, fleet readiness and long-term support.