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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 ...

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 ...