Chinese VT-4 Main Battle Tank

​Nigeria’s Strategic Pivot: Deepening Defense Ties with China’s NORINCO to Achieve Military Self-Sufficiency​

Nigeria is intensifying efforts to achieve self-sufficiency in military hardware production. This ambition was underscored by a high-level meeting on March 18, 2025, between Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, and a delegation from China North...
China-Russia joint strategic air patrol over Sea of Japan

Japan’s Skyward Vigil: Sharp Uptick in Chinese Military Flights Prompts Japan to Ramp Up Air Defense Operations

In a stark reflection of escalating regional tensions, Japan's Ministry of Defense reported a significant uptick in emergency air scrambles, primarily in response to increased Chinese military flight activity near Japanese airspace. According to data released by the Joint Staff...
J-35A Stealth Fighter

China’s J-35A Stealth Fighter: Strategic Breakthrough or Reverse-Engineered Rival to F-35?

In a rare moment of public candor, U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff General David W. Allvin addressed the growing buzz around China’s second fifth-generation stealth fighter, the J-35A. Unveiled in November 2024 at Airshow China in Zhuhai, the jet...
JF-17 Thunder fighter jet

China Greenlights Advanced Fighter Jet Sale to Uzbekistan, Signaling a Major Shift in Central Asia’s Military Landscape

In a move that could recalibrate military power dynamics across Central Asia, China has reportedly approved the sale of advanced fighter jets to Uzbekistan. Though the exact models remain unconfirmed, regional defense sources suggest the options include the JF-17 Block...
U.S. Defense Drone Maker Shield AI

China’s Ban on Shield AI Escalates U.S.-China Tech Tensions Amid Taiwan Flashpoint

In a move that deepens the technological cold war between the United States and China, Beijing announced this week that it has blacklisted Shield AI, a San Diego-based defense technology company, adding it to its Unreliable Entity List alongside five...
Cook Islands

China-Cook Islands Ties Signal a Geopolitical Shift in South Pacific

The Cook Islands signed a series of far-reaching agreements with China, including a comprehensive strategic partnership. These agreements represent more than bilateral cooperation; they reflect a broader geopolitical shift that could reshape power dynamics in the South Pacific. China’s growing...
China AI

Digital Silk Road: How China’s Quiet AI Revolution Is Rewiring Global Influence

In recent years, China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has often been framed in terms of highways, ports, and rail lines stretching across continents. This sweeping infrastructure project has earned China prestige as a builder of the 21st century’s trade...
China-U.S.

US–China Trade War Escalates as Strategic Retaliation Surpasses Tariff Boundaries

The US–China trade war has entered a perilous new phase. What began as a predictable tit-for-tat exchange of tariff hikes has rapidly escalated into a broader, more complex struggle that goes far beyond import duties. The events of this week—America’s...
Rafale-M fighter jets

India Approves $7.6 Billion Rafale-M Deal in Strategic Push to Counter China’s Growing Influence in Indian Ocean

In a landmark decision that could reshape the regional balance of power in the Indo-Pacific, the Indian government has approved the acquisition of 26 Rafale-Marine (Rafale-M) fighter jets from France. This move is a clear signal of New Delhi’s intent...
China’s fifth generation stealth fighter, J-35A

Pakistan’s J-35A Gamble: China’s Early Delivery of J-35As to Pakistan Could Redefine Air Superiority in South Asia

The recent high-level visit of Pakistan’s Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar, to Beijing has reignited intense speculation that Islamabad is moving rapidly toward the acquisition of China’s next-generation stealth fighter, the J-35A. The timing of...
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