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China Deployed HQ-29 Highly Advanced BMD System
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China Deployed HQ-29 Highly Advanced BMD System

China’s HQ-29 Anti-Ballistic Missile Defense System has recently appeared on social media, suggesting that it has entered active service. This medium to long range interceptor forms a key component in China’s growing missile defense network. Reports suggest possible connections between the HQ-29 and the HQ-26 designation, potentially indicating anti-satellite capabilities that would allow China to counter both missile threats and low-orbit targets. The public display of the HQ-19 Very Long-Range Missile Defense System at the November 2024 Zhuhai Air Show

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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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Turkiye Baykar & Leonardo Partner For Drone Joint Venture
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Turkiye Baykar & Leonardo Partner For Drone Joint Venture

In a landmark development for the European drone industry, Turkiye leading drone manufacturer Baykar has entered into a strategic partnership with Italian defense giant Leonardo. The collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in Rome, aims to establish a joint venture focused on unmanned aerial systems (UAS) that will be based in Italy. Industry Leaders Unite The newly announced partnership brings together two complementary forces in the defense sector. Baykar, recognized globally for its combat-proven drone platforms, will

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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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IRGC Tests New Bomber Drone From Aircraft Carrier
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IRGC Tests New Bomber Drone From Aircraft Carrier

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced a significant milestone in its drone technology with the development of the Jass 313, a new bomber drone designed for both reconnaissance and precision strike capabilities. This latest advancement underscores Iran’s continued investment in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology and its strategic naval aviation capabilities. Technical Capabilities and Operational Status According to IRGC Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri, the Jass 313 drone boasts advanced features and high-speed performance that enable effective mission execution.

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