Russia Ranks No. 2 in Global Arms Exports Despite Ukraine War
Russia ranked second in CAWAT’s 2025 global arms export assessment, with approximately $15 billion in sales. Its position puts the spotlight on how Russian factories serve overseas customers…
[VIDEO] Sudan’s Akıncı Drone Reportedly Downs Two Chinese CH-95s in Kordofan Air War
Sudan’s army reportedly used a Bayraktar Akıncı to shoot down two Chinese-made CH-95 drones near Sawdiri, bringing the contest for surveillance over North Kordofan into sharper focus.
Six US F-35 Stealth Fighters Head to India as Tarang Shakti Tests Regional Airpower
The US Air Force plans to send six F-35A stealth fighters to Tarang Shakti 2026 at Jodhpur. Their tactical participation offers India a chance to examine fifth-generation operations while…
China Reportedly Holds F-35 Stealth Parts: What Could Beijing Learn?
China reportedly holds two unserviceable F-35 components diverted to Hong Kong. Their potential value lies in studying specific stealth surfaces, while the cause of the diversion and any…
HMS Agamemnon Leaves Shipyard After 13 Years, Exposing Britain’s Nuclear Submarine…
HMS Agamemnon has left its shipyard more than 13 years after keel-laying. Its long build reveals why Britain’s submarine production and fleet availability remain under pressure.
Russia Delivers Upgraded Su-57 Fighters as Fifth-Generation Fleet Grows
Russia has delivered another batch of upgraded Su-57 fighters, extending its fifth-generation fleet with a revised defensive suite and expanded weapons complex.
Pakistan Orders US Drones as Washington–Beijing Arms Rivalry Reaches South Asia
Pakistan’s initial order from US drone maker Powerus could widen its unmanned-systems options after the 2025 clash with India, while China remains its dominant arms supplier.
KF-21 Missile Push: South Korea Moves to Build Its Own Long-Range Air Combat Weapon
South Korea’s KF-21 fighter could gain an indigenous long-range air-to-air missile under a KAI–Hyundai Rotem agreement, strengthening Seoul’s ambitions for weapons independence and…
China’s PL-17 Puts Western Tankers and AWACS on Notice
The PL-17’s reported reach threatens the tankers and AWACS aircraft that sustain Western fighter operations, raising a consequential question: how far can air forces fight if their support…
Indonesia’s Reported AAV-7A1 Arrival Could Expand Its Amphibious Reach
Photographs appear to show the first US AAV-7A1 vehicles arriving in Indonesia; the reported transfer could expand ship-to-shore capacity across the archipelago, although delivery totals and…