Category: Air Warfare

Algeria Enhances Air Power with Su-35 Fighter Jets
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Algeria Enhances Air Power with Su-35 Fighter Jets

Algeria’s Air Force has reportedly begun receiving its first Russian Su-35 heavy fighter jets, marking a significant upgrade to its military capabilities. This acquisition makes Algeria the third operator of this advanced aircraft model worldwide, following only China and Russia. The addition of these sophisticated fighters represents a substantial boost to Algeria’s air combat capabilities and regional military standing. According to information published by the Algerian Star Ship account, footage allegedly showing Algerian Su-35s conducting training flights was captured near

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US Eyes Euro-Japanese Next-Gen Fighter Program
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US Eyes Euro-Japanese Next-Gen Fighter Program

A new chapter in transatlantic defense cooperation may be unfolding as a Trump administration envoy pushes for US involvement in the Euro-Japanese Global Combat Air Program (GCAP). Paolo Zampolli, recently appointed as US special envoy to Italy and a close associate of President Trump, has initiated discussions with Italian officials to explore potential American participation in this next-generation fighter jet program. Defense News reported this month that Zampolli held meetings with key Italian figures, including Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini,

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Tajikistan Unveils Chinese HQ-17AE Air Defense System
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Tajikistan Unveils Chinese HQ-17AE Air Defense System

Tajikistan has publicly displayed its newly acquired HQ-17AE air defense system during a military parade commemorating the 32nd anniversary of its Armed Forces. The parade featured four combat vehicles and two transporter-loader vehicles, marking a significant enhancement to the country’s air defense capabilities and highlighting strengthening military ties between Dushanbe and Beijing. This acquisition represents a major milestone in Tajikistan’s defense modernization efforts. Technical Capabilities The HQ-17AE is an advanced short-range surface-to-air missile system developed from the Russian Tor-M1 platform.

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The Strategic Edge: Crewed 6th-Gen Fighters In The Indo-Pacific
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The Strategic Edge: Crewed 6th-Gen Fighters In The Indo-Pacific

The recent daylight flight test of China’s suspected J-36 next-generation combat aircraft on December 26, 2024, highlights a critical dimension in the evolving military competition between the United States and China. This development, coming after the US Air Force’s own NGAD (Next-Generation Air Dominance) program demonstrator flights, underscores the strategic value of large, crewed combat aircraft specifically in the Indo-Pacific theater despite their substantial costs and the growing interest in uncrewed alternatives. Vast Distances Create Unique Challenges The vast distances

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Northrop Grumman Ramps Up B-21 Raider Production
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Northrop Grumman Ramps Up B-21 Raider Production

Northrop Grumman has reached a significant milestone in the B-21 Raider program with the award of Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Lot 2 in late 2024, demonstrating continued confidence in the program’s technical progress and production capabilities. This advancement marks an important step in the development of America’s next-generation stealth bomber. A key strategic decision that has paid dividends is Northrop Grumman’s choice to build test aircraft on the actual production line rather than creating separate prototypes. Tom Jones, corporate vice

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GÖZDE Scores Historic Direct Hit On Moving Target
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Aselsan GÖZDE Scores Historic Direct Hit On Moving Target

ASELSAN, Turkey’s leading defense technology company, has achieved a remarkable milestone in military precision targeting with its GÖZDE Guidance Kit. Aselsan GÖZDE Scores Historic Direct Hit On Moving Target on February 27, 2025, when the company successfully demonstrated an unprecedented capability to strike a high-speed moving target using an F-16 fighter jet. This achievement marks a significant advancement in aerial weapon guidance systems. Technological Innovation and Precision Targeting Developed through a collaborative effort between ASELSAN and TÜBİTAK Defense Industries Research

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