Somalia’s Reported JF-17 Deal Signals Horn of Africa Airpower Shift
Somalia reportedly agreed to acquire Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder fighters, potentially restoring sovereign combat aviation and adding a new dimension to Horn of Africa security, although the…
Japan’s Taigei Submarine Fleet Advances as Tokyo Weighs Nuclear Power
Japan has launched Shōgei, its seventh Taigei-class submarine, sustaining a quiet conventional fleet as China’s Pacific operations sharpen Tokyo’s debate over nuclear propulsion, distant…
Golden Defender: US Advances 160-Metre Missile Tracking Ship for Golden Dome Tests
The United States has advanced Golden Defender through a construction contract milestone, targeting delivery in 2030 to sustain Pacific missile tracking, telemetry collection and range…
Alleged Pakistan Air Force Strikes on Houthis Test Saudi Defence Alliance
Allegations of Pakistan Air Force strikes against the Houthis raise questions over Saudi-based troops, Turkish support and weapons deployments as the Makkah defence alliance confronts Yemen…
First Gripen E Produced in Brazil by Embraer Makes Maiden Flight
Embraer and Saab have completed the maiden flight of the first Gripen E produced in Brazil, marking a major step in the country’s fighter manufacturing capability, technology transfer…
Four F-15Es Destroyed, Eight Damaged: Iran War Tests US Airpower
Four US F-15E Strike Eagles were destroyed and eight lightly damaged during operations against Iran, exposing distinct challenges involving coalition air defences, airbase protection and…
India’s 26-Jet Rafale-M Deal Opens Weapons Integration, Keeps French Software Limits
India’s Rafale-M agreement opens a contractual pathway for integrating indigenous weapons, with implications for INS Vikrant’s future strike capability, although software access,…
KF-21EJ Escort Jammer Concept Expands South Korea’s Airpower Ambitions
South Korea’s KF-21EJ escort jammer concept points to a strategic expansion of the KF-21 Boramae programme, with potential implications for electronic warfare, strike aircraft survivability…
Poland Tops Global Arms Imports as Abrams and K2 Drive Rearmament
Poland’s US$11.9 billion in estimated arms imports puts Warsaw ahead of India, Australia and Taiwan, with Abrams and K2 deliveries highlighting the logistics demands behind European…
Morocco’s F-16 Block 72 Takes Flight Amid Algeria Airpower Rivalry
Morocco’s first F-16 Block 72 has completed its maiden flight, advancing a planned 48-fighter force combining new aircraft and F-16V upgrades, with AESA radar, AMRAAM missiles and shared…