ROCAF Mirage 2000-5

Ukraine’s Jet Losses Fuel Digital Nationalism in China—What the F-16, Mirage-2000 Jets Crash Means to Beijing

Ukraine's fledgling fleet of Western-origin fighter aircraft, a French Mirage 2000-5 fighter jet crashed last week, becoming the first of its kind to be lost in Ukrainian service. The crash, occurring on July 23, marks a troubling development in Ukraine's...
F-35-Su-57

India’s Urgent Quest for Fifth-Generation Fighters: India Weighs F-35 and Su-57 Options in Strategic Bid to Match China’s Rapid Military Modernization

In a rapidly shifting security environment marked by escalating tensions with China and Pakistan, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is undertaking a high-stakes evaluation for the urgent acquisition of two to three squadrons of fifth-generation fighter aircraft from foreign partners....
China

Thailand-Cambodia border dispute: China Calls for Restraint and Negotiated Settlement in Wake of Armed Confrontation on Thai-Cambodian Border

A fresh clash between Thailand and Cambodia near their disputed border region has raised regional security concerns and drawn calls for de-escalation from China, which maintains close diplomatic ties with both Southeast Asian nations. The renewed conflict, which took place...
Russian decoy drone- Ukraine

China’s Shadow War in Ukraine: Russia’s New Decoy Drones Reveal Alarming Dependency on Chinese Technology

Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) has confirmed that Russian forces are deploying new types of decoy drones composed entirely of Chinese-manufactured components. The discovery, made after the recovery and disassembly of several downed drones on the Ukrainian front, marks the...
China’s J-35 Stealth Fighter

China’s J-35 Stealth Fighter Enters PLAN Service: J-35 Stealth Fighter Officially Deployed on Aircraft Carrier, Reshaping Indo-Pacific Power Balance

China has officially inducted its first serial production J-35 fifth-generation stealth fighters into active service with the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). The development represents a watershed moment in the modernization of Chinese military aviation, particularly its naval branch, and...
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....
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