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...
Saab Gripen Aircraft

Saab Gripen: A Strong Contender in India’s MRFA Fighter Jet Procurement Race

In an effort to modernize its fleet, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is in pursuit of 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA), an endeavor that has attracted major global defense players. Sweden’s Saab AB has presented its JAS-39 Gripen E/F as...
Taiwanese Mirage 2000

Taiwan Sky Dragon: Simulated Air Combat Exercise

In a high-stakes simulation of air combat, the Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF), commonly known as the Taiwan Air Force, showcased its readiness and strategic capabilities in the annual “Sky Dragon” (Tien Lung) exercise. This particular iteration, held last...