Category: Air Warfare

Russia Secures First Export Deal for Su-57 Fighter Jet
Air Warfare
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Russia Secures First Export Deal for Su-57 Fighter Jet

In a surprise interview with Russia 1 television, the head of Rosoboronexport, Alexander Mikheev, confirmed that the first contract for the export of the Su-57 has been signed. Although the buyer’s identity remains strictly confidential, this announcement further solidifies the growing interest in Russia’s fifth-generation fighter jet. The information in this article comes directly from authoritative sources, namely an interview with Mikheev, the CEO of Rosoboronexport, Russia’s state arms exporter. Mikheev’s statements provide credible and expert insights into Russia’s strategy

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China Debuts Advanced PL-15E Air-to-Air Missile
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China Debuts Advanced PL-15E Air-to-Air Missile

China has unveiled a significantly modified version of its PL-15 active-radar-guided air-to-air missile at Airshow China in Zhuhai 2024. The new PL-15E variant features innovative folding rear fins and other structural modifications specifically designed to optimize internal carriage in China’s stealth fighters, the J-20 and J-35. This development represents a major advancement in Chinese air combat capabilities. Enhanced Stealth Integration The most notable feature of the PL-15E is its folding rear fins, which provide a ‘compressed carriage’ capability. These cruciform

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China Debuts J-20S Two-Seat Fighter Model at Zhuhai Airshow
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China Debuts J-20S Two-Seat Fighter Model at Zhuhai Airshow

At the prestigious Airshow China 2024 in Zhuhai, South China’s Guangdong Province, a remarkable new aircraft took center stage. China unveiled a scale model of the J-20S, the world’s first known two-seat fifth-generation stealth fighter jet. This milestone development in fighter jet design has generated significant buzz within the global defense community, as experts speculate about the game-changing capabilities this aircraft could bring to the skies. “China Debuts J-20S Two-Seat Fighter Model at Zhuhai Airshow”. A Leap in Fighter Jet

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Skunk Works Reveals Stealth Tanker for USAF NGAS Program
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Skunk Works Reveals Stealth Tanker for USAF NGAS Program

Lockheed Martin’s secretive Skunk Works division has revealed a groundbreaking new tanker concept intended for the US. Air Force’s Next Generation Aerial Refueling System (NGAS) program. This stealthy design, recently displayed at the Airlift/Tanker Association symposium, aims to provide advanced aerial refueling capabilities to support the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter and other high-end combat operations. The NGAS program, also known as KC-Z, is set to replace or complement existing tankers like the KC-46 and KC-135 in the 2030s.

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China’s CH-9 Combat Drone with Ballistic Missile Capabilities
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China’s CH-9 Combat Drone with Ballistic Missile Capabilities

China’s CH-9 Advanced Combat Drone with Ballistic Missile Capabilities has emerged as a groundbreaking advancement in unmanned aerial combat systems. The CASC Caihong-9 (CH-9) Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV), which made its debut at the 2024 Zhuhai Airshow, demonstrates China’s growing expertise in developing sophisticated military drone technology, particularly with its ability to launch the advanced KD-21 Air-Launched Ballistic Missile.

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China’s J-15T and J-15D Debut Jointly at Zhuhai 2024
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China’s J-15T and J-15D Debut Jointly at Zhuhai 2024

China’s naval aviation reached a milestone as the J-15 series carrier-based aircraft conducted adaptive training in Zhuhai. The event marked the first public appearance of the J-15D electronic warfare aircraft flying alongside the advanced J-15T, demonstrating China’s growing carrier-based combat capabilities. In a spectacular aerial display, the J-15D positioned itself above its counterpart during formation flight. The two-seat J-15D, designed as a carrier-based electronic warfare platform, integrates sophisticated electronic jamming capabilities with strike functionality. According to CCTV Military expert Li

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