- September 12th, 2025
Modern air combat has undergone a fundamental transformation. The romanticized image of close-in dogfights, immortalized by Cold War-era fighter duels, is fast becoming a relic. In its place stands a new paradigm: engagements initiated and often concluded well beyond the...
China has quietly rolled out a powerful new tool in its quest for air superiority and regional influence in the Indo-Pacific: the KJ-3000 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft. Newly released imagery confirms the development of the system, which...
In a stunning move that raises deep questions about America's long-term military strategy in the Western Pacific, the U.S. Department of Defense in January moved to terminate further development of the AN/TPY-6 radar, a core component of the future Guam...
In a breakthrough moment for experimental aerospace development, aviation startup Hermeus has completed the first flight of its Quarterhorse Mk 1—an uncrewed test aircraft representing a critical stepping stone toward hypersonic aviation. Conducted at Edwards Air Force Base in California,...
A wave of conflicting reports has erupted over whether Russian President Vladimir Putin's helicopter came under attack by Ukrainian drones during his recent visit to the Kursk nuclear power plant. With both Russian and Ukrainian officials trading accusations and denials,...
In a move signaling a significant shift in the future of unmanned aerial systems, the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) a $99.3 million contract to develop a cutting-edge hybrid-electric propulsion ducted...
America’s diminishing capacity to build the tools of modern power. From textiles to high-tech electronics to warships, trade deficits and decaying infrastructure now highlight the long-term erosion of the U.S. industrial core. The American heartland, once the world’s most productive...
A fundamental realignment of Vietnam's defense strategy, the country is reportedly finalizing a major arms deal to purchase F-16 fighter jets from the United States. While precise figures remain undisclosed, a 1945 report indicates the deal could involve at least...
Southeast Asia's aerial power: Indonesia is reportedly preparing to acquire 42 second-hand Chengdu J-10C multirole fighter jets from China. Simultaneously, Jakarta has signaled renewed interest in resuming its long-frozen contract with Russia for the Su-35 Flanker-E, indicating a comprehensive reconfiguration...
The United States military-industrial complex appears dangerously sluggish. Despite hosting the world's five largest defense contractors and commanding the most formidable defense budget on the planet, the U.S. could paradoxically be at risk of losing the next major war. The...
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