AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder missiles

Arctic Stakes: Norway Equips F-35A Jets with Advanced AIM-9X Missiles to Bolster Arctic Defense Capabilities

In the icy hangars of Ørland Air Base, nestled along Norway’s wind-lashed coastline, ground crews work through sub-zero temperatures to prepare their F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters for daily sorties. The jets—sleek, deadly, and loaded with cutting-edge technology—represent the tip...
U.S.-Made AIM-120C-8 Missiles

Saudi Arabia to Upgrade Air Force Arsenal with U.S.-Made AIM-120C-8 Missiles After Washington’s Green Light

In a move that signals deepening military ties amid a shifting Middle East power balance, the U.S. State Department on May 2 approved a potential $3.5 billion sale of advanced air-to-air missiles to Saudi Arabia. The proposed deal, disclosed by...
Chinese navy ship reaches- Russias baltic port

A Shrinking Margin: U.S. Navy Faces Alarming Shipbuilding Gap as China Accelerates Maritime Dominance

At the annual Sedona Forum hosted by the McCain Institute, Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, issued a sobering warning that echoed far beyond the red rocks of Arizona. Standing before an audience of national security experts...
F-16 Block 70 fighter jets

Bulgaria’s F-16 Leap: Modernization, Setbacks, and Road to NATO Interoperability

On April 2, 2025, the roar of a Pratt & Whitney F100 engine echoed across Graf Ignatievo Air Base as Bulgaria welcomed the first of its new F-16 Block 70 fighter jets. The moment was historic—a signal flare marking the...
Pakistan Tests 450km-Range Abdali Missile

Pakistan Tests 450km-Range Abdali Missile Deepens Crisis with India After Kashmir Massacre

Pakistan has test-fired its short-range ballistic missile (SRBM), the Abdali (Hatf-II), amid spiraling tensions with India following the April 22 massacre in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir. With 26 civilians—mostly tourists—killed in the assault, and fingers pointed at Pakistan-linked militant groups, South...
Shaanxi KJ-500

Egypt-China Military Surveillance Pact Sparks Outrage: Alleged Use of Chinese KJ-500 by Egypt to Test Israel’s Air Defences Raises Regional Alarm

A diplomatic storm is brewing in the Middle East as growing allegations from Israeli media accuse Egypt of employing advanced Chinese surveillance aircraft during recent joint military drills to monitor Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) movements clandestinely. The incident underscores rising...
6th-Gen GCAP Fighter Combat Program

Japan Seeks Indian Partnership to 6th-Gen GCAP Fighter Combat Program: A Strategic Realignment in Indo-Pacific

In a move poised to reshape the future of air combat collaboration in the Indo-Pacific, Japan has formally approached India to participate in the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) — a multinational sixth-generation fighter jet development initiative jointly led by...
Ayni Air Base in Tajikistan

India’s Strategic Outpost: IAF Establishes Strike Readiness from Central Asia, Rattling Pakistan’s Military Command

In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack that killed Indian security personnel and once again reignited hostilities between India and Pakistan, New Delhi is actively evaluating its options for a calibrated and effective response. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has...
China’s ‘Blue Whale’ Submersible

China’s ‘Blue Whale’ Submersible: China Unveils ‘Blue Whale,’ Touting It as the World’s First High-Speed Uncrewed Submersible Capable of Deep-Sea Reconnaissance

In a move that could redefine maritime technology and intensify global naval rivalries, China has launched the world’s first high-speed, long-duration uncrewed submersible—dubbed the Blue Whale. Introduced to the world on April 28 in Zhuhai, this sleek, 11-meter-long vessel is...
Lockheed Martin’s F-21 fighter jet

Four Decades After First Flying F-21, U.S. Renews Its Pitch to Indian Air Force With Upgraded F-21s Combat Jets

The United States officially pitched Lockheed Martin’s F-21 fighter jet to the Indian Air Force (IAF), rekindling interest in one of India’s most anticipated defense acquisitions—the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) program. The offer wasn’t just about another fighter jet; it...
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