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Chinese HQ-19 THAAD to Intercept Hypersonic Missiles
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Chinese HQ-19 THAAD To Intercept Hypersonic Missiles

After 14 years of testing, China has officially unveiled the Hongqi-19 (HQ-19), an advanced anti-ballistic missile system capable of intercepting threats beyond the atmosphere and hypersonic targets within it. The HQ-19, also known as Red Flag-19, represents a significant technological leap forward and is being positioned as a more capable alternative to the U.S. Army’s Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) system developed in the 1990s. Technical Capabilities and Advancements Like THAAD, the HQ-19 operates using “hit-to-kill” technology, employing kinetic

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Is There a "Ship Gap" Between the US and China?
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Is There a “Ship Gap” Between the US and China?

Over the past few years, concerns about China’s navy and its potential threat to U.S. interests have steadily grown. Does America Face a “Ship Gap” with China? Two decades ago, the U.S. Navy had 282 battle-force ships against the Chinese navy’s 220, but by the mid-2010s, this advantage had disappeared. Today, Chinese ships outnumber those of the U.S. Navy 400 to 295. If the United States’ shipbuilding pace remains unchanged, this so-called ship gap will only continue to grow. Quality

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BAE and Irving Sign Contract for Canada's New Class Destroyers
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BAE and Irving Sign Contract for Canada’s New Class Destroyers

A new contract has been signed between BAE Systems and Irving Shipbuilding Inc. (ISI), marking a significant step forward in Canada’s River-class destroyer programme. This represents the largest and most complex naval shipbuilding project undertaken in Canada since the Second World War. The agreement follows the Canadian Government’s award of an implementation contract to ISI for the first three of 15 planned warships, along with comprehensive training, spares, and maintenance support packages. The Future Backbone of Canada’s Naval Fleet The

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China’s Fujian Aircraft Carrier Embarks On 7th Sea Trial

A new milestone in naval innovation has just unfolded. The PLANS-18 Fujian is set to leave the shipyard for its seventh sea trial, marking another significant step in the evolution of modern carrier technology. This test run underscores the rapid development of naval capabilities and signals potential shifts in carrier-based operations. Recent images reveal not only the sleek form of the Fujian but also an intriguing detail on its flight deck a second aircraft resembling the KJ-600 early warning system,

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New J-36 Image Reveals All Three Afterburners in Action
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New J-36 Image Reveals All Three Afterburners in Action

Recent images circulating online have sparked significant interest among defense experts and aviation enthusiasts. New J-36 Image Reveals All Three Afterburners in Action, showcasing what appears to be China’s J-36 fighter jet with a revolutionary triple-engine configuration. The striking visuals reveal three engines operating at full afterburner, suggesting the implementation of the high-performance WS-15 engine, the same powerplant successfully tested on the J-20 fighter in 2024. Advanced Engine Technology Showcased The distinctive three-engine arrangement positions each powerplant at the rear

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Turkiye Kızılelma Fighter Jet Completes Afterburner Test
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Turkiye Kızılelma Fighter Jet Completes Afterburner Test

Turkiye unmanned fighter jet Bayraktar Kızılelma, developed by drone pioneer Baykar, successfully passed another critical test on Saturday, completing the afterburner-assisted aerodynamics system identification test, the company announced. According to a statement from Baykar, the test process of Bayraktar Kızılelma, developed entirely through its own resources, continues in line with the planned testing timeline. Technical Details On Saturday, the aircraft, identified as production prototype TC-OZB3 with tail number PT3, took off from the Akıncı Flight Training and Test Center in

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