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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
