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Adnan Ashraf

Air Defense SystemsAir Power and AviationUncategorized
China’s PL-17 very-long-range air-to-air missile displayed in official imagery.

China Officially Unveils the PL-17 Long-Range Air-to-Air Missile

China has officially revealed detailed imagery of its PL-17 (Pi Li-17) long-range air-to-air missile, marking the first clear public disclosure of a weapon system that has remained largely speculative until now. The image was released on 27 January through Chinese military enthusiast and defense analyst channels. Prior to this, the missile had only been observed ...

Adnan Ashraf

Air Power and AviationGeopoliticsTechnologyUncategorized
Russian Tu-142K long-range maritime patrol aircraft conducting aerial refueling over the Arctic region.

Tu-142MK Conducts First Arctic Aerial Refueling Mission

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 ...

Adnan Ashraf

Air Power and Aviation
Yak-130M prototype aircraft inside Irkutsk Aviation Plant during ground testing phase

First Prototype of Yak-130M Ready for Ground Testing

The first prototype of the Yak-130M advanced trainer and light combat aircraft has been completed and is now ready for ground testing, marking a key milestone in Russia’s ongoing aircraft modernization efforts. The project is being developed by the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) under the Rostec State Corporation, with the aircraft built at the Irkutsk ...