The Al-Khalid tank is the centerpiece of Pakistan’s armored warfare doctrine and a testament to its transition from a defense importer to a developer of high-end military technology. Named after the legendary 7th-century commander Khalid bin al-Walid, the tank was specifically designed to handle the diverse and grueling environments of Pakistan—from the humid plains of … Read more
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China Advances Toward Serial Production of the J-35 Fifth-Generation Fighter for Naval and Air Force Service
Adnan Ashraf
The photos show the flights of experimental machines as part of the tests, which is a key stage before their official introduction into combat units. The presence of a separate marine and “land” version indicates the parallel development of the J-35 for two components of the PLA. This information supplements the data that appeared in … Read more
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China Conducts First Flight of New Medium Military Transport Aircraft
Adnan Ashraf
China has conducted the maiden flight of a new military transport aircraft, marking a significant milestone for the country’s aviation industry after more than a decade of largely confidential development. Footage of the first flight has recently surfaced online, providing the first public glimpse of the aircraft in operational form. According to aviation observers, the … Read more
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The Beriev A-100: Russia’s Next-Generation Airborne Early Warning and Control Platform
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
Iran’s Simorgh Transport Aircraft Advances with Certification Flight Tests
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
Ukraine Defines the Concept for the Renewal of Its Air Force
Kyiv outlines an ambitious plan to modernize its Air Force with F-16, Gripen, and Rafale fighters. Kyiv, Ukraine — Ukraine has officially presented the concept for the renewal and modernization of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, a major step toward transforming its aerial capabilities and aligning with NATO standards. The plan … Read more