U.S. forces and regional partners joint air and missile defense coordination center at Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base

U.S. and Regional Allies Activate New Joint Air and Missile Defense Command in Qatar to Counter Growing Threats From Missiles and Drones

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Monday the official activation of a new joint air and missile defense coordination center at Al Udeid Air Base, marking a significant step in regional defense integration. The facility, formally named the Middle Eastern...
SLCM-N cruise missile will equip the future Trump-class battleship

US Congress Greenlights Integration of SLCM-N Nuclear-Armed Cruise Missiles into Trump-Class Guided-Missile Battleships, Signaling Major Shift in U.S. Naval Deterrence Strategy

The U.S. Congress has formally confirmed that the Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM-N) will be integrated into the future Trump-class guided-missile battleship, designated BBG(X), marking a historic shift in U.S. naval nuclear posture. The decision establishes, for the first time...
JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jet

Pakistan–Indonesia JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jet Talks Accelerate, Signalling a Strategic Shift in Indo-Pacific Defence Procurement and Middle-Power Airpower Alignment

Pakistan and Indonesia have reportedly accelerated negotiations over a potential acquisition of nearly 40 JF-17 Thunder multirole fighter jets and associated armed unmanned systems, a move that could mark a consequential inflection point in Asia’s evolving defence procurement ecosystem. The...
J-10CE Fighter

China Achieves J-10CE Fighter’s First Combat Victory, Marking a Strategic Turning Point in Global Air Warfare and Defence Exports

China's confirmation that its export-configured J-10CE fighter jet has achieved its first combat victory marks a pivotal moment in modern aerial warfare, signalling both the maturation of Chinese aerospace engineering and a structural shift in the global fighter aircraft market...
Rafale fighter jet

China’s J-16 vs IAF Rafale War Game: How PLAAF Simulations Are Shaping Missile-First Air Combat and Indo-Pacific Deterrence

The People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s (PLAAF) decision to publicly showcase a simulated air-to-air confrontation between its J-16 multirole fighters and the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Rafale jets marks a notable shift in Beijing’s military communication strategy, reflecting growing confidence...
China’s NORINCO-Tianma-1000 Heavy Unmanned Cargo Drone

China’s NORINCO Achieves Major Milestone as Tianma-1000 Heavy Unmanned Cargo Drone Completes Successful Maiden Flight, Paving the Way for Autonomous Cargo Operations

China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (NORINCO) announced on January 11 that its newly developed Tianma-1000 unmanned transport aircraft successfully completed its maiden flight, marking a significant milestone in the country’s push toward large-scale autonomous cargo aviation. Developed entirely within...
Rafale F5 Jets: Dassault Aviation- Harmattan AI

Dassault Aviation Invests $200 Million in Harmattan AI to Embed Sovereign Artificial Intelligence in Rafale F5 Jets and Future Unmanned Combat Systems

Dassault Aviation and Harmattan AI announced a strategic partnership today, anchored by a $200 million Series B investment led by the French aircraft manufacturer. The collaboration goes far beyond a traditional financial arrangement, representing a deliberate industrial and operational choice...
Italy FREMM EVO Frigates Toward Construction, Upgrading Radar, Cyber, and Combat Systems to Meet Modern Maritime Threats

Italy Moves FREMM EVO Frigates Toward Construction, Upgrading Radar, Cyber, and Combat Systems to Meet Modern Maritime Threats

The Italian Navy’s next-generation FREMM EVO frigates have passed a major milestone, with the program completing its Critical Design Review (CDR) across the platform, combat system, and whole-warship configuration, including integrated logistics support. The review confirms that the design has...
Vietnam Navy Ka-28 Helicopters Fire APRP-2 Anti-Submarine Missile During Full-Scale Naval Drill, Signaling Combat-Ready Undersea Warfare Capability

Vietnam Navy Ka-28 Helicopters Fire APRP-2 Anti-Submarine Missile During Full-Scale Naval Drill, Signaling Combat-Ready Undersea Warfare Capability

Vietnamese state television footage aired in early January and subsequently circulated online has offered a rare and revealing look into the Vietnam People’s Navy’s anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities, showing Russian-built Kamov Ka-28 Helix-A helicopters conducting what appears to be a...
US Navy to Define Design Timeline for BBG(X) “Trump-Class” Guided-Missile Battleship Within 60 Days

US Navy to Define Design Timeline for BBG(X) “Trump-Class” Guided-Missile Battleship Within 60 Days

The U.S. Navy is expected to provide its first formal guidance on the initial design schedule for the BBG(X) guided-missile battleship—informally dubbed the “Trump-class”—within the next 30 to 60 days, according to Chris Kastner, CEO of Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII),...
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