KN-35 North Korea’s latest close-range ballistic missile (CRBM)

KN-35: North Korea’s New Tactical Missile and the Growing Threat to the Korean Peninsula

In a significant development, the United States has reportedly assigned the designation “KN-35” to North Korea’s latest close-range ballistic missile (CRBM), marking the first new classification in this category since the emergence of the KN-23, KN-24, and KN-25 series. This...
Chinese VT-4 Main Battle Tank

​Nigeria’s Strategic Pivot: Deepening Defense Ties with China’s NORINCO to Achieve Military Self-Sufficiency​

Nigeria is intensifying efforts to achieve self-sufficiency in military hardware production. This ambition was underscored by a high-level meeting on March 18, 2025, between Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, and a delegation from China North...
China-Russia joint strategic air patrol over Sea of Japan

Japan’s Skyward Vigil: Sharp Uptick in Chinese Military Flights Prompts Japan to Ramp Up Air Defense Operations

In a stark reflection of escalating regional tensions, Japan's Ministry of Defense reported a significant uptick in emergency air scrambles, primarily in response to increased Chinese military flight activity near Japanese airspace. According to data released by the Joint Staff...
frigate “Admiral Gorshkov” launches a hypersonic “Tsirkon” missile during an exercise.

​Russia’s Naval Renaissance: Putin’s $100 Billion Gamble to Reassert Maritime Power​

In a dramatic pivot from decades of perceived naval decline, Russia is embarking on an ambitious $100.5 billion (8.4 trillion rubles) modernization program aimed at transforming its navy into a formidable force capable of projecting power across the globe. Announced...
Su-57 Felon fifth-generation fighter jets

Russia Advances New Su-57 Fighters Amid Production Challenges and Strategic Shifts

Russia has reportedly delivered two newly built Su-57 Felon stealth fighters to its Aerospace Forces, marked with tail numbers “25” and “26.” These aircraft are believed to be the first Su-57s delivered in 2025, signaling a continued commitment to the...
J-35A Stealth Fighter

China’s J-35A Stealth Fighter: Strategic Breakthrough or Reverse-Engineered Rival to F-35?

In a rare moment of public candor, U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff General David W. Allvin addressed the growing buzz around China’s second fifth-generation stealth fighter, the J-35A. Unveiled in November 2024 at Airshow China in Zhuhai, the jet...
Gripen fighter jets

Czech Republic Secures Gripen fighter jets Lease Extension, Ensuring Air Defense Continuity During F-35 Transition

In a move that secures the Czech Republic’s air defense capabilities through the next decade, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) has agreed to a new offer from Sweden to extend the lease of 12 JAS-39 Gripen C/D fighter jets until...
GDLS Unveils Pandur SHORAD with Moog RIwP Turret in Powerful Live-Fire Demo

GDLS Unveils Pandur SHORAD with Moog RIwP Turret in Powerful Live-Fire Demo, Signaling Leap in Mobile Air Defense Capabilities

General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) unveiled the Pandur SHORAD (Short-Range Air Defense) 6x6 armored vehicle, marking a significant advancement in mobile air defense technology. This new system integrates the Pandur EVO 6x6 armored vehicle with Moog Inc.'s Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform...
Russian Tanks

Russia’s Military Machine Defies Collapse With Soviet-Era Strategy and Modern Workarounds

Russia has endured and expanded its war effort in ways that defy early Western predictions. A new report by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), a leading British defense think tank, has revealed that as early as May 2022, Russia...
Leonardo M346-N

U.S. Navy Eyes M-346N as It Rethinks the Future of Naval Pilot Training

In a move that could reshape naval aviation training for decades, the U.S. Navy is signaling a seismic shift in how it prepares its next generation of pilots. Negotiations are underway that may lead to the Leonardo M-346N, a modified...
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