Introduction The Sukhoi Su-75 “Checkmate,” first unveiled at the MAKS-2021 air show, has been positioned by the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) as a cost-effective, fifth-generation light tactical fighter aimed primarily at the export market. Marketing materials have consistently touted its high operational range, payload capacity, and advanced avionics suite. However, recent documentation surfacing within defense … Read more
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The Beriev A-100: Russia’s Next-Generation Airborne Early Warning and Control Platform
Adnan Ashraf
The Beriev A-100 “Premier” represents the next evolutionary step in Russian Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) capabilities, designed to modernize the surveillance and command infrastructure of the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS). Developed to succeed the long-serving Beriev A-50 and A-50U “Mainstay” aircraft, the A-100 is poised to significantly enhance the VKS’s ability to detect, … Read more
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Iran’s Simorgh Transport Aircraft Advances with Certification Flight Tests
Adnan Ashraf
In a significant step for its domestic aviation sector, Iran has commenced test certification flights for the Simorgh light transport aircraft. The initiative, reported at the end of October, aims to secure a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the Civil Aviation Organization of Iran, a crucial milestone for the aircraft’s entry into service. The Simorgh, … Read more
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Where do Military Fighter Jet airplanes go After Service?
A modern combat aircraft is a highly complex machine whose operational life is determined primarily by the airframe lifespan. While engines, avionics and many subsystems can be replaced or upgraded, the structural fatigue life of the airframe is the limiting factor. When an aircraft reaches the end of that calibrated lifespan, several predictable outcomes are … Read more
The US is Expanding its THAAD Missile Defense System Base in Israel, Increasing the Number of Launch Sites from Six to Eleven
The deployment and expansion of missile defense systems in the Middle East has long been a strategic priority for the United States. Recent developments confirm that the US military is upgrading its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) presence in Israel, expanding the number of active launch sites from six to eleven. This step comes … Read more
Ukrainian FPV Drone Strikes Russian Mi-8 Helicopter in Rare Midair Incident
First Recorded FPV Drone Attack on a Helicopter In a highly unusual battlefield event, a Ukrainian FPV drone struck a Russian Mi-8 helicopter during flight. The impact ignited a fire on board, forcing the pilots to carry out an emergency crash landing. Despite the blaze, the crew successfully brought the aircraft down, where infantry units … Read more