Articles for category: Geopolitics

Unpainted Shenyang J-35 fifth-generation stealth fighter during flight testing.

China Advances Toward Serial Production of the J-35 Fifth-Generation Fighter for Naval and Air Force Service

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 ...

U.S. Army long-range hypersonic weapon (LRHW) mobile missile launchers configured for rapid deployment.

The Pentagon’s Hypersonic “Dark Eagle”: Capabilities, Challenges, and Strategic Implications.

Information has recently emerged regarding the United States’ hypersonic missile system known as Dark Eagle, officially designated the LRHW (Long Range Hypersonic Weapon). Developed for the U.S. Army, Dark Eagle represents Washington’s most advanced effort to field a ground-launched hypersonic strike capability. The missile is relatively compact and is deployed from a mobile launcher mounted ...

Royal Thai Army VT-4 main battle tank showing a damaged 125mm smoothbore gun barrel after battlefield incident.

Thai Army Armored Forces and the VT-4 Tank Incident During the Cambodia Conflict

Amid escalating hostilities between Thailand and Cambodia, the Royal Thai Army has deployed armored formations to frontline sectors as part of its ground combat operations. Tanks remain a central element of Thailand’s land warfare doctrine, particularly in border conflicts where protected mobility, direct fire support, and battlefield presence are decisive. The Royal Thai Army operates ...

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 ...

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, ...