UAC Targets Large-Scale Growth Across Civil and Military Aviation Programs The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), a subsidiary of the Russian state-owned defense and aerospace conglomerate Rostec, has outlined its plans for expanding both civil and military aircraft production during an interview with TASS conducted by UAC Chief Executive Officer Vadim Badeha. The statements provide insight ...
New details emerging from U.S. investigations into the loss of an American fighter aircraft over Iran have raised serious questions regarding the presence of Chinese military technology on the battlefield and Beijing’s potential involvement in supporting Tehran’s defense capabilities. According to U.S. officials familiar with the ongoing investigation, who spoke to NBC News, the F-15E ...
The United States is significantly expanding the military role of SpaceX’s satellite communications infrastructure following a major contract awarded by the US Space Systems Command (SSC). The agreement, valued at approximately $2.29 billion, aims to establish the foundation of a new low Earth orbit (LEO) military communications architecture capable of supporting global operations for US ...
The emergence of the two-seat Su-57D has reignited discussions about Russia’s long-term strategy for its fifth-generation fighter program. While the aircraft itself does not appear technically mysterious, its real significance lies in geopolitics, export ambitions, and the revival of stalled international partnerships—particularly with India. The Return of an Old Idea To understand the purpose of ...
On February 15, 2001, a landmark contract was signed between Rosoboronexport and the Government of India for the supply of T-90S main battle tanks. A quarter century later, the agreement stands as one of the most consequential defense-industrial partnerships of the early 21st century, shaping both the revival of Russia’s armored vehicle sector and the ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Adnan Ashraf