Chinese Jiutian SS-UAV

China’s So-Called ‘Drone Mothership’ Jiutian SS-UAV May Be Impressive in Size, But Is It Strategically Useless?

The Jiutian SS-UAV, unveiled as the world's first “drone mothership,” promises to rewrite the rules of aerial warfare. But beneath the buzz lies a bloated concept riddled with flaws, more likely to fizzle than fly in real combat. Here’s why...
B61-13 nuclear gravity bomb joint test assembly.

Designed to Destroy Bunkers, Dogged by Doubts: B61-13 Enters a Strategic Storm in Indo-Pacific

The United States has entered a new chapter in its nuclear modernization effort with the early completion of the first B61-13 nuclear gravity bomb—an upgraded, high-yield weapon specifically crafted to destroy hardened underground targets. Completed nearly a year ahead of...
China Military

China’s Red Lines Are Blurred by Design: How China Uses Strategic Ambiguity to Enforce Unseen Boundaries

In November 2021, Lithuania made what seemed a symbolic diplomatic move: it allowed Taiwan to open a representative office in Vilnius under the name "Taiwanese Representative Office." The consequences were anything but symbolic. China responded with instant fury. Trade was...
KF-21 Prototype

South Korea Enters Final Assembly Phase of First KF-21 Fighter Jet, First Delivery to ROKAF Set for 2026

South Korea marked a pivotal step in its journey to military aviation independence on May 20, 2025, as Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) jointly announced the beginning of the final assembly phase of the...
Jiutian SS-UAV rivals the United States’ MQ-9 Reaper and RQ-4 Global Hawk, though it diverges in mission design

China’s SS-UAV: Rise of Flying Drone Carrier and Future of Airborne Warfare

A new chapter in military aviation is unfolding over China’s skies. This summer, Jiutian, a private Chinese aerospace firm, will conduct the maiden flight of a revolutionary unmanned aircraft: the SS-UAV. More than just another entry in the growing list...
Su-57E S Fighter jet

Russia Pushes Su-57E Fighter jet in Southeast Asia Amid Intensifying Geopolitical Competition

Southeast Asia: Russia’s state arms export agency, ROSOBORONEXPORT JSC, has launched a comprehensive campaign to promote its cutting-edge Su-57E fifth-generation stealth fighter across the region. The initiative, timed to coincide with Russia’s re-entry into the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace...
India-Turkey

India-Turkey Tensions Escalate After Ceasefire: Turkey’s Favor to Pakistan Triggers Indian Fury; Diplomats, Tourists, and Traders Lead Economic Boycott

The fallout from the most recent India-Pakistan border conflict has spiraled far beyond the Line of Control. Following a fragile ceasefire after India’s bold Operation Sindoor, geopolitical tremors have rocked South Asia and the broader Islamic world. Central to this...
Su-30MKI-BrahMos

India’s Airborne Supersonic Edge: India to Arm 60 Sukhoi-30MKIs with BrahMos-A by 2027, Boosting Supersonic Strike Reach

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to expand its formidable long-range strike capability by upgrading an additional 20 Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets to carry the BrahMos-A air-launched cruise missile. The expansion—on top of the 40 Su-30MKIs already modified—will result...
Taiwan Drone

U.S.-Taiwan Drone Cooperation: A Strategic Bet to Counter China and Fortify Supply Chains

As the United States scrambles to decouple its defense supply chains from China, one area has proven especially difficult to sever: unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) production. With China dominating the global drone market through aggressive subsidization and near-total price control,...
Surya Kiran

Lima2025 India Exit: India’s Prestigious Surya Kiran Exits LIMA 2025, Citing Regional Security Strains Felt Across ASEAN Airspace

In a sharp reminder that geopolitical conflicts can ripple far beyond their immediate theaters, the Indian Air Force has formally withdrawn its elite Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team from the upcoming Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA 2025). Though...
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