China’s New KJ-3000 AEW&C Aircraft Marks Major Leap in Aerial Surveillance Power

China’s New KJ-3000 AEW&C Aircraft Marks Major Leap in Aerial Surveillance Power

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...
F-16 Fighter Jet

What Vietnam’s F-16 Fighter Jet Deal Means for Southeast Asia’s Security Landscape: Countering China’s Military Rise?

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...
Chengdu J-10C fighter jets

Indonesia Interest in China’s J-10C Grows After Rafale Dogfights: Chengdu J-10C from China and a Renewed Su-35 Bid Signal a New Airpower Equation in Southeast Asia

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...
Su-57E stealth fighter

Algeria’s Bold Bet on Russian Stealth: First Foreign Su-57E Deal Marks a New Chapter in Fifth-Generation Air Power

Algeria is officially the first foreign customer of Russia’s Su-57E stealth fighter, a fifth-generation jet developed under the PAK FA program by Sukhoi, marking a significant shift in the global arms landscape and the evolution of air power in North...
Italian ATR 72-600 MPA aircraft

Philippine Air Force Receives First Italian-made ATR 72-600MPA for Maritime Patrol, Marking Major Leap in ISR Capability

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) marked a pivotal milestone in its modernization program with the delivery of its first ATR 72-600 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA), bolstering its Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities across its expansive maritime territory. This acquisition,...
AW159 Wildcat helicopter

Philippine Navy’s BRP Miguel Malvar Integrates Wildcat Helicopter to Strengthen Maritime Strike Power with Spike Missiles

The Philippine Navy has officially deployed its newly armed AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat helicopter equipped with the Rafael Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) missile system aboard its guided missile frigate, the BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06). This deployment marks a significant milestone in the...
Bayraktar TB2 drones

Bangladesh’s Plan to Expand Drone Fleet with Bayraktar TB2 Raises Strategic Concerns in India Amid Bay of Bengal Tensions

Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drones by the Bangladesh Army, the Bangladesh Navy is now considering adding the same unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to its arsenal. This move signals a significant strategic shift in the country's military doctrine, aimed at enhancing maritime...
PL-15E

Japan’s Missile Specialist Breaks New Ground in Unmasking PL-15: Inside Global Scramble to Unravel China’s BVR Missile

Indo-Pacific: Japanese electronic warfare and radar specialists have reportedly been granted rare access by India to examine the debris of China’s PL-15 beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air missile. The missile fragments were recovered on Indian territory following a recent aerial conflict between...
China's Stealth fighter jet J-35A

China’s PL-21 Air-to-Air Missile Poised to Redefine Air Combat as Pakistan Eyes It for J-35A Stealth Fighters

A single image—grainy, unverified, and circulating on Chinese social media—has reignited intense global scrutiny. It allegedly shows the Chengdu J-20, China’s fifth-generation stealth fighter, armed with what defense analysts now believe could be two PL-21 ultra-long-range air-to-air missiles. While Chinese...
JF-17 Thunder vs HAL Tejas

JF-17 Thunder vs HAL Tejas: How the JF-17 Thunder Is Outselling India’s Tejas on the Global Fighter Jet Market

In the high-stakes theatre of modern aerial warfare, two indigenous light fighters have emerged as flagships of strategic ambition and technological aspiration: the Pakistan-China co-developed JF-17 Thunder and India’s HAL Tejas. While both aircraft belong to the same lightweight multirole...
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