Articles for category: Defense & Aerospace

Chinese Y-30 new military medium transport aircraft during its first recorded flight

China Conducts First Flight of New Medium Military Transport Aircraft

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 ...

Ilham Aliyev standing in front of a JF-17 Block-III fighter jet during a defense-related event.

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 ...

JF-17 Block III multirole fighter jet (Pakistan Air Force) on static display, loaded with long-range PL-15 AAMs, CM-400AKG anti-ship/anti-radiation missiles, and guided bombs.

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 ...

Image of the Russian Su-75 Checkmate stealth fighter mockup next to historical schematics of the F-14 Tomcat. Text overlay reads: "160km Radar Range? The True Math Behind the Su-75.

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 ...

Russian Beriev A-100 AEW&C aircraft in flight, showing the large, rotating AESA radar dome (rotodome) on the fuselage.

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, ...

Iran's Simorgh light transport aircraft in flight, a white and livery turboprop plane developed from the IrAn-140, showcasing its high-wing and twin-engine design.

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, ...