Articles for category: Modern Military Technology

A JAS 39 Gripen multirole fighter jet equipped with air-to-air missiles and air-to-surface munitions, showcasing its versatile combat loadout.

Ukraine Defines the Concept for the Renewal of Its Air Force

Kyiv outlines an ambitious plan to modernize its Air Force with F-16, Gripen, and Rafale fighters. Kyiv, Ukraine — Ukraine has officially presented the concept for the renewal and modernization of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, a major step toward transforming its aerial capabilities and aligning with NATO standards. The plan ...

A Kh-47M2 Kinzhal air-launched ballistic missile mounted beneath a Russian MiG-31K aircraft. The missile is designed for hypersonic speeds exceeding Mach 10 and precision engagement of high-value targets.

Russia’s Missile Production and Costs: Insights from Reported Leaked Documents

A Ukrainian source has reportedly obtained access to classified Russian documents detailing procurement contracts for a wide range of missile systems. While the authenticity of the documents remains unverified and the files themselves have not been made public, the information offers a detailed look into Russia’s missile production volumes, costs, and modernization priorities for 2024–2026. ...

Russian soldiers moving through an underground pipeline during operations in the Pokrovsk direction.

The Emergence of the “Pipe War” in Eastern Ukraine

In recent months, an unusual tactic has gained attention on the battlefield: the so-called “pipe war.” This method involves the use of underground pipelines for troop movements, allowing forces to bypass enemy surveillance and drone threats. The latest reports indicate that Russian troops have revived this tactic in the Pokrovsky direction, raising new challenges for ...

Burning Russian Mi-8 helicopter after FPV drone strike

Ukrainian FPV Drone Strikes Russian Mi-8 Helicopter in Rare Midair Incident

First Recorded FPV Drone Attack on a Helicopter In a highly unusual battlefield event, a Ukrainian FPV drone struck a Russian Mi-8 helicopter during flight. The impact ignited a fire on board, forcing the pilots to carry out an emergency crash landing. Despite the blaze, the crew successfully brought the aircraft down, where infantry units ...

J-35 stealth fighter jet touching down on the deck of the Fujian aircraft carrier using arrester cables.

Fujian Aircraft Carrier Achieves Breakthrough in Flight Deck Operations

The Chinese navy has recently marked another milestone in its naval modernization drive. Three types of aircraft under the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) successfully conducted takeoff and landing training on the flight deck of China’s newest aircraft carrier, Fujian. This achievement highlights the rapid progress of China’s carrier aviation capability and its move toward matching ...

A Chinese infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) built on the ZTZ-201 tank hull, equipped with an automatic cannon, APS, and optical-electronic systems.

China Unveils ZTZ-201 Hybrid Tank and New Generation Armored Vehicles

For the first time, high-quality images have surfaced of the ZTZ-201 tank—described on Chinese platforms as a next-generation main battle tank—alongside a previously unknown infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) developed on the same platform. The release also introduced a new airborne IFV, an airdroppable self-propelled artillery system, and an armored personnel carrier (APC) built on a ...