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China Holds 2nd J-16 vs Rafale Wargames in Less Than One Year; Is PLAAF Learning To Counter Indian Jets?

Nearly a year after pitting its J-16 vs Rafale jets, Chinese J-16 fighters drilled with the Egyptian Rafales during the “Eagles of Civilization 2026”...

Tiny Asian Country Emerges as Europe’s “Savior” as Interceptor Missiles Run Dry, U.S. Stocks Plunge

Europe is rapidly running out of missile-defense interceptors, even as Ukraine’s Patriot SAM launchers stand virtually empty, while Russia launches an almost daily barrage...

F-35 & Gripen Jet Crashes: Martin-Baker Seats Save Two More Fighter Pilots, Total Now at 7,827

The UK-based Martin Baker, which makes ejection seats for cutting-edge fighter jets, has now saved more than 7,800 lives, with the recent crashes of...

Sukhoi Su-57: China Seized Soviet Tech in 1990s; India Must Not Repeat The Mistake with Russian Jets: OPED

For now, India appears unlikely to acquire Russian 5th-gen Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighters despite enticing offers from the Russian side and a personal pitch...

Like “China in QUAD” & “Russia in NATO”: Why Iran Joining the Saudi-led Mecca Pact Is Highly Unlikely: OPED

Iran has reportedly been invited to join the Mecca pact. However, it makes little sense for Tehran to join the Mutual Defense Agreement signed...