Monthly Archives: November, 2021
Asia Pacific
Asian F-35: KF-21 Fighter Jet Program On Track As South Korea, Indonesia End Disagreements On ‘Boramae’
South Korea and Indonesia have long been discussing their joint fighter jet program, KF-21 Boramae, touted to be a scaled-down version of the American...
Asia Pacific
As India Debates 3rd Aircraft Carrier, China’s PLA Navy Set To Launch Its Much-Hyped ‘Super-Carrier’ By Early Next Year?
--Written by Shreya Mundhra
The Chinese PLA Navy (PLAN) that so far only has two aircraft carriers is making swift progress on its third aircraft...
Americas
Spain Rejects F-35 Stealth Jets; Focus Shifts On Eurofighter Typhoon, Next-Gen Future Combat Aircraft Program
After much speculation, Spain has finally pulled the plug on the American F-35 stealth warplane. With this, the European nation has reaffirmed its financial...
Asia Pacific
China’s Sixth-Gen Aircraft – PLA Air Force’s Promotional Video Offers A Glimpse Of New Air Dominance Fighter?
China, which is one of the three countries that have an operational stealth fighter jet, now seems to be gearing up for a sixth-generation...
Asia Pacific
“Enormous Strain On American Hegemony” – US Promoting China Threat Theory To Raise Military Budget, Mobilize Allies – Experts
The central committee of China's ruling Communist Party has urged both civilians and servicemen to rally around President Xi Jinping, in a rare declaration...
Americas
Satellite Killer? US Raises Alarm Over Mysterious Object Orbiting Near China’s New Shijian-21 Spacecraft
China achieved a milestone in space technology last month when it launched the Shijian-21 satellite. Beijing claims this satellite is tasked with verifying space...
EurAsian Region
‘World’s First’ Helicopter With Ejection Seat – Russia’s Deadly Ka-52 Alligator Ready To Roar At Dubai Air Show
Rotorcraft designer and manufacturer Russian Helicopters will present military equipment for the first time at the Dubai Air Show, scheduled for later in November,...
Middle East
India’s Much-Fancied LCA Tejas Fighter Jets Arrive For Dubai Air Show; Globemaster, Super Hercules Join The IAF Gang
One of the most awaited Airshows of the year is approaching and it will be particularly significant for fighter jet lovers as Indian Air...
EurAsian Region
Move Over S-400 & S-500! Russia Announces Development Of ‘Never Seen Before’ S-550 Missile Defense System
As tensions rise with NATO, Russia announced the development of S-550 - an advanced, “never seen before” missile defense system, seemingly deadlier than the...
Americas
US Defense Giant Northrop Grumman Developing Satellite Sensors That Can Track Hypersonic Missiles
A prototype of the US Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS), part of a proposed multi-layered satellite network to protect against weapons that...
Americas
Iran Says America’s Two Most-Powerful Drones – MQ-9 Reaper & RQ-4 Global Hawk ‘Forced To Retreat’
Amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the US, Iran’s state broadcaster IRNA reported that American drones entered "two Iranian air defense identification zones and...
Americas
Movie Based On F-16 Fighter Jet’s Clash With Russian Su-24 Near Syria-Turkey Border Ready For Release
In 2015, a Russian Sukhoi Su-24 'Fencer' was shot down in Syria and its pilot died shortly after ejecting from the aircraft. A Russian...
Expert Reviews
China Goes ‘Full Throttle’ With New J-20 Fighter Aircraft But PLAAF Likely To Dodge A Clash With Indian Rafales
China’s J-20 fighter aircraft is the third, fifth-gen operational stealth fighter aircraft in the world. The provision of twin seats in the aircraft makes...
EurAsian Region
As Russia Takes Its Latest Fighter Jet To Dubai, Will Su-75 ‘Checkmate’ American F-35 Aircraft For UAE Deal?
For global aerospace and defense companies, the Middle East has undoubtedly emerged as a lucrative fighter jet market. After the Eurofighter Typhoon, Rafale, and...
Americas
Taliban Air Force: As The US Leaves Military Hardware Behind In Afghanistan, Is Taliban Ready To Build Its Own Air Force?
Barely two months into their regime, the Taliban have announced their intention to build their own air force, according to reports.
The group seems to...
Americas
At $4B Per Warship, US Navy’s ‘White Elephant’ To Be Turned Into Hypersonic Missile Launch Platform
Maritime warfare is quickly occupying the center stage in the great power game. Amid this, the US has revealed its plans to convert the...
Asia Pacific
PNS Tughril: China Delivers Its Largest Naval Warship With ‘World-Class Stealth Capabilities’ To India’s-Arch Foe – Pakistan
China has delivered its largest and the most advanced warship - PNS Tughril or 054A/P - to the Pakistan Navy, in what seems to...
Europe
Italian Defence Giant Leonardo, Co-Developer Of Eurofighter Typhoons, Back To Business With India; Opposition Cries Foul
In a significant turn of events, the Indian government has allowed the Italian defense giant Leonardo, earlier known as the Finmeccanica to be back in business in...
Asia Pacific
‘Evil Flower’: Chinese Media Goes Ballistic Over Alleged Cyber Warfare By ‘Indian Govt-Backed Group’ On Defense Facilities
The Chinese state media has alleged that an Indian hacking group called 'Evil Flower' carried out multiple cyber attacks on government and military enterprises...
Europe
Rafale Jet ‘Scam’: Why New Rafale Allegations Are Simply Preposterous Kept Alive By ‘Left Lineage’ French Media
India’s decision to purchase Rafale fighter jets from France continues to be shrouded in controversy. Allegations keep on appearing from time to time in some form...
