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.
Meteor vs AMRAAM vs PL-15: The Missile Contest Reshaping Air Combat
Meteor, AMRAAM and PL-15 are reshaping the airpower debate, but range alone cannot settle the contest: warning, terminal energy and targeting continuity determine whether potential reach…
China Reports GJ-21 Stealth Drone Test on Sichuan, Widening Naval Strike Options
China reports a GJ-21 stealth drone launch and recovery aboard Type 076 Sichuan, potentially widening amphibious reconnaissance and strike options while sustained operational capability…
India Needs About 500 Su-57 Fighters to Counter External Threats — CAWAT
India should acquire approximately 500 Su-57 fighters to counter expanding Chinese and Pakistani stealth fleets, CAWAT argues, proposing an initial purchase of 50 aircraft and licensed…
Rafale M Makes First INS Vikrant Landing, Advancing India’s Carrier Strike Plans
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…
China’s WZ-8 Flight Imagery Puts Carrier-Targeting Role in Spotlight
Reported imagery of China’s WZ-8 flying independently puts its carrier-targeting mission under scrutiny, with sensors, communications and H-6 launch support determining its potential Western…
Malaysia’s First FA-50M Lands at Labuan, Advancing South China Sea Airpower Plans
Malaysia’s first FA-50M has landed at Labuan, beginning an 18-aircraft delivery programme intended to modernise RMAF light combat operations and strengthen deployment options across the…
India Eyes 13 Pantsir Systems to Shield S-400s From Drone Attacks
India is reportedly evaluating 13 Russian Pantsir air defence systems to shield S-400 batteries and forward formations, highlighting how cheap drones threaten costly radars, missile stocks…
US, Japan Agree AMRAAM Assembly Facility to Strengthen Indo-Pacific Missile Supply
The United States and Japan have agreed to establish AMRAAM final assembly in Japan, alongside SM-3 Block IIA technical cooperation, linking Indo-Pacific combat endurance more closely to…
HYDEF Completes First Phase, Ready to Advance European Hypersonic Interceptor
Europe’s HYDEF hypersonic interceptor programme has completed its first phase, laying the technical and industrial groundwork for a sovereign missile defence capability as 41 participants…