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Russia Deploys 24 New Combat Aircraft in 2025

Russia deploys two dozen new combat aircraft in 2025, with Ukrainian sources confirming delivery of approximately 14 Su-34 frontline bombers and 10 Su-35S fighter jets to Russian armed forces. As Russia deploys two dozen new combat aircraft in 2025, these additions expand Moscow’s tactical aviation inventory entering the war’s fourth year, enabling increased pressure on […]

Viper Shield: The Advanced F-16 Electronic Warfare Solution for 2027 and Beyond

L3Harris has introduced a groundbreaking electronic warfare capability that is transforming F-16 fighter jet protection worldwide. Viper Shield: The Advanced F-16 Electronic Warfare Solution for 2027 and Beyond represents a fully funded, in-production system that addresses the evolving threats facing military aviation. As global defense challenges intensify and adversaries develop more sophisticated electronic warfare capabilities, […]

US Approves $686 Million F-16 Upgrade Package for Pakistan

The United States has taken a significant step in strengthening its defense partnership with Pakistan through a substantial military modernization agreement. The US approves $686 million F-16 upgrade package for Pakistan, marking a crucial development in bilateral defense relations and regional security cooperation. This comprehensive defense deal, officially designated as Transmittal No. 22-08 by the […]

Turkiye Showcases Strong Defense Presence at EDEX 2025

The Turkish Ambassador highlights strong presence of Turkish defense industry at Egypt’s EDEX 2025, with ASELSAN emerging as the flagship representative of Turkiye’s technological prowess. As the Turkish Ambassador highlights strong presence of Turkish defense industry at Egypt’s EDEX 2025, Ambassador Salih Mutlu Şen’s detailed meeting with ASELSAN General Manager Ahmet Akyol underscored the defense […]

GIDS Signs Strategic MoU with Egypt’s AOI at EDEX 2025

In a groundbreaking development that reshapes regional defence cooperation, GIDS signs MoU with Egypt’s AOI at EDEX 2025, establishing a comprehensive partnership framework between Pakistan’s premier defence technology conglomerate and Egypt’s leading military-industrial organization. This historic agreement, formalized during the Egypt Defence Expo in Cairo, marks a transformative milestone in bilateral military-industrial relations and positions […]

PLA Navy Confirms Type 075 Can Carry Z-10 Helicopters

The PLA Navy’s Type 075 amphibious assault ship can carry Army’s Z-10 helicopter, according to official Chinese media confirmation released Sunday, marking significant advancement in cross-service operational integration. As the PLA Navy’s Type 075 amphibious assault ship can carry Army’s Z-10 helicopter alongside naval aviation assets, this capability demonstrates the People’s Liberation Army’s growing emphasis […]

IDA-MAG EDEX Edition December 2025

Explore the latest EDEX-2025 Edition of IDA Magazine, now available online in a convenient digital format. This edition features in-depth defence analyses, industry updates, expert interviews, military technology insights, and coverage of the latest innovations shaping global defence and security. Attending EDEX 2025 Expo?Visit Magazine Distribution Point at the event and collect your free printed […]

Turkiye’s Kizilelma Makes History with Successful Air-to-Air Capability Test

Turkiye’s Kizilelma writes history by becoming the first unmanned combat aircraft worldwide to successfully strike an aerial target with a beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile. As Turkiye’s Kızılelma writes history with this groundbreaking achievement, Baykar’s flagship platform has fundamentally transformed expectations for autonomous air combat capabilities, demonstrating that unmanned systems can now perform missions previously reserved exclusively […]