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Ethiopia Receives First Su-35s, Plans S-400 Batteries Amid Eritrea Tensions
Ethiopia has received its first two Russian Su-35 fighters and announced plans for four S-400 batteries, raising the stakes in its confrontation with Eritrea while leaving operational…
France Urged to Order Second Nuclear Aircraft Carrier by 2029 to Close Readiness Gap
France is being urged to order a second nuclear aircraft carrier by 2029 as Charles de Gaulle’s approaching overhaul exposes the readiness gaps that could constrain French carrier strike…
China’s H-6KG Bomber Spotted With Suspected Jamming Pods, Raising Taiwan Defence…
China’s H-6KG bomber has been photographed with suspected jamming pods, suggesting a possible shift towards self-protecting missile operations that could complicate Taiwan’s air defence…
(Analysis) China’s Liaoning Carrier Transits Basilan Strait, Widening Indo-Pacific…
China’s Liaoning carrier strike group transited the Basilan Strait toward the Celebes Sea, demonstrating southern operating options that could complicate Philippine surveillance and wider…
Could China’s J-10CE Enter Malaysia’s Fighter Race—and Deepen South China Sea Risks?
Could China’s J-10CE become a contender for Malaysia’s next fighter purchase? Its radar and long-range missiles present a potential capability option, while a separate weapons ecosystem and…
India Clears 335 More K9 Vajra Howitzers to Bolster China, Pakistan Border Firepower
India has granted initial clearance for a tracked artillery acquisition reported to include 335 additional K9 Vajra-T howitzers, potentially expanding its fleet to 535 as winterisation,…
Saudi Arabia Expands Missile Factory, Raising Stakes for Iran
Saudi Arabia is expanding its Al-Dawadmi ballistic missile production complex, potentially supporting larger weapons or increased output as domestic replenishment becomes a critical factor…
Russian Il-78 Sighting Revives China Tanker Deal Questions, Puts Indo-Pacific Reach…
A Russian Il-78 photographed with an ambiguous tail marking has renewed questions about a possible Chinese tanker acquisition, putting long-range airpower, military logistics and…
AUKUS Picks USS Colorado for Australia’s Forward Submarine Hub
USS Colorado has been designated the first American submarine for AUKUS rotations from Western Australia, linking forward undersea operations with the maintenance infrastructure and…
France Plans 140 km Rafale Hammer XLR to Narrow Air-Defence Strike Gap
France’s planned 140 km Hammer 250 XLR would give Rafale greater reach against enemy air-defence sites, but mobile radars, targeting delays and long-range missiles will shape its operational…