China has officially revealed detailed imagery of its PL-17 (Pi Li-17) long-range air-to-air missile, marking the first clear public disclosure of a weapon system that has remained largely speculative until now. The image was released on 27 January through Chinese military enthusiast and defense analyst channels. Prior to this, the missile had only been observed … Read more
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Assessment of U.S. and Israeli Air Power Deployed Near Iran
Adnan Ashraf
Current force deployments indicate that the United States and Israel possess a substantial military aviation presence in the Middle East, capable of conducting a large-scale air and missile strike against targets inside Iran should a decision be made to do so. A key component of this posture is the extensive deployment of aerial refueling assets. … Read more
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Tu-142MK Conducts First Arctic Aerial Refueling Mission
Adnan Ashraf
The Russian Navy’s Tu-142MK long-range anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft has conducted its first recorded in-flight refueling mission over the Arctic region, according to official sources. The aircraft is operated by the Northern Fleet’s naval aviation component, and the mission marked a notable milestone in the operational employment of Russia’s maritime patrol aviation. While the event … Read more
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Azerbaijan Formally Inducts JF-17 Thunder Fighters Following Historic Defense Agreement
Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Sharif has officially confirmed the transfer of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets to the Azerbaijani Air Force. The aircraft had already appeared publicly on 8 November 2025 during a military parade in Baku, signaling the beginning of a significant modernization phase for Azerbaijan’s air capabilities. Five JF-17 Block III fighters took part … Read more
JF-17 Thunder Block III Secures New Export Interest at Dubai Airshow, Bolstering Pakistan’s Aerospace Role
Dubai, UAE – Pakistan has successfully leveraged the global stage of the Dubai Airshow 2025 to advance the export prospects of its indigenously manufactured and co-developed multirole combat aircraft, the JF-17 Thunder. The highlight of the event was the official announcement of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with an unnamed “friendly nation” for the … Read more
Underwhelming Avionics? An Analysis of Alleged Su-75 “Checkmate” Radar Specifications
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