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Bangladesh has reportedly cleared a US$2.13 billion plan for 20 Chinese J-10CE fighters that could replace ageing F-7s and extend Dhaka’s reach over the Bay of Bengal, with combat readiness…

A Kremlin meeting has brought Iran’s reported bid for Russia’s S-400 into focus after wartime strikes damaged Tehran’s radar and missile network, with the military stakes hinging on whether…

China’s DF-61 ICBM has reportedly entered routine PLA Rocket Force training, roughly 14 months after its Beijing debut. Repeated dispersal and launch drills could improve the survivability…

China’s J-20 has reportedly appeared with eight external air-to-air missiles, highlighting a consequential trade-off between stealth and magazine depth as Pacific airpower increasingly…

Pakistan’s Fatah-IV ER could bring Mumbai within potential conventional missile reach from southern launch areas, but undisclosed range figures, uncertain deployment readiness and contested…

Iran’s surviving ballistic missile stockpiles could sustain pressure on Israeli and Gulf missile defences despite two major campaigns, with hardened underground storage preserving weapons…

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…

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…

A French Navy Rafale M has completed its first landing on INS Vikrant, advancing India’s US$7.4–7.5 billion naval fighter programme and shifting attention to the launch limits, deck…

Iran says its navy seized control of a US MQM-170 drone near Hormuz and landed it intact, highlighting the potential of electronic warfare to protect coastal defences while securing foreign…