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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
Large numbers of legacy armored vehicles remain in long-term storage across multiple countries, raising a recurring question: how can such platforms be used effectively outside frontline combat roles? One practical and increasingly relevant answer lies in their adaptation for short-range air defense (SHORAD) missions. A notable example of this approach is the continued reuse of ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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, ...
