M109A7 Howitzer

Taiwan Expands Artillery Arsenal with Latest U.S. M109A7 Howitzer Deal to Counter Growing Military Pressure from Beijing

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has greenlit a sweeping upgrade of its ground-based firepower systems, spearheaded by the acquisition of 168 M109A7 155mm self-propelled howitzers. The deal, estimated at over NT$90 billion (approximately $2.75 billion USD), constitutes the single largest...
Shown is a graphical artist rendering of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Platform. The rendering highlights the Air Force’s sixth generation fighter, the F-47. The NGAD Platform will bring lethal, next-generation technologies to ensure air superiority for the Joint Force in any conflict. (U.S. Air Force graphic) Secretary of the Air Force Publi

U.S. to Allocate $3.5 Billion for Advanced F-47 Fighter Jets in Strategic Push to Counter China’s Growing Aerial Supremacy

In a pivotal testimony before the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee on June 10, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the long-anticipated update: the Pentagon is moving forward with the full-scale development of the F-47 fighter jet—a sixth-generation combat platform at...
taliban-fighters

Russia Recognizes Taliban: China Applauds Russia’s Recognition of Taliban Rule in Afghanistan, Raising Questions Over Whether Beijing Will Make a Similar Move

Russia has become the first country to officially recognize the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, marking a significant milestone in the Islamist group’s long campaign for international legitimacy. China promptly welcomed Moscow's decision, calling for further global engagement with Afghanistan and...
Akula-class nuclear submarine

India to Acquire K-519 ‘Iribis’ Akula-Class Submarine from Russia in Major Naval Boost Aimed at Countering China’s Indian Ocean Presence

Russia is reported to have offered India the lease of a second Akula-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, a move poised to significantly reinforce India’s maritime posture in the increasingly contested waters of the Indo-Pacific. The submarine in question — the K-519...
Chinese HQ-9B Air Defence Systems. (Hongqi 9 surface-to-air missile system uses Taian TAS5380 chassis)

Pakistan Air Commodore’s Explosive Claim Puts Spotlight on Chinese HQ-9B Role in Rafale Kill During May 2025 Kashmir Air Battle

A bombshell revelation by a former senior Pakistan Air Force (PAF) commander has sent shockwaves through South Asia’s defence circles, stirring up fresh debate over one of the most intense and consequential aerial clashes the region has seen in decades....
Su-30MKI Fighters Upgraded with R-37M

R-37M Missiles: India Moves to Acquire Russian R-37M Missiles Amid Pakistan’s Quiet Pursuit of Chinese PL-17 BVR Supremacy

India is urgently pursuing the acquisition of Russia’s long-range R-37M (AA-13 Axehead) air-to-air missile after suffering what regional observers are calling a humiliating defeat in a large-scale Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air battle against Pakistan in May. The high-altitude confrontation...
DJI FC100 heavy transport drone for high-altitude

China Introduces DJI FC100 Drone Built to Deliver Critical Supplies in Remote High-Altitude Combat Zones

In a sleek unveiling ceremony in Shenzhen, China, on June 30, 2025, DJI officially launched the FlyCart 100 (FC100), the most advanced civilian cargo drone in its lineup. With a coaxial rotor design, powerful propulsion, and sophisticated control and safety...
Rafale fighter jet

Operation Sindoor Sparks Controversy: Modi Government Accused of Concealing Indian Air Force Fighter Jet Losses Amid Civil-Military Trust Crisis

In a storm that is rapidly evolving into one of the gravest crises in India’s civil-military relations in decades, the Narendra Modi-led government is battling mounting criticism from opposition leaders, defence analysts, and veterans over what is increasingly seen as...
J-10C fighter jet

China’s J-10C May Transform Iran’s Aging Air Force: How the “Vigorous Dragon” Could Redefine Middle East’s Aerial Chessboard

The mere prospect of the Islamic Republic of Iran acquiring China’s advanced J-10C “Vigorous Dragon” fighter jet has sent shockwaves through the volatile Middle Eastern security environment. In military strategy rooms from Tel Aviv to Riyadh, the potential procurement has...
Su-30MKI Fighters Upgraded with R-37M

Su-30MKI Fighters Upgraded with R-37M: India’s Strategic Shift in BVR Warfare Against Pakistan and China

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is reportedly moving ahead with plans to integrate Russia’s powerful R-37M long-range air-to-air missile — NATO codename AA-13 Axehead — onto its frontline Su-30MKI and MiG-29 fighter aircraft. According to credible defence sources in New...
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