Tag: Defence news

North Korea Claims to Unveil Nuclear-Powered Submarine

North Korea has taken a significant step in its military advancement by unveiling what it claims is a nuclear-powered submarine under construction. State media released photos of the vessel during leader Kim Jong Un’s visit to major shipyards, describing it as a “nuclear-powered strategic guided missile submarine.” This development marks a concerning milestone in North […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

F-35 Conducts First Flight With Meteor BVRAAM

A significant advancement in fighter aircraft capabilities has been achieved with the first test flights of the F-35 Lightning II carrying the European-developed Meteor Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM). This milestone marks an important step in expanding the weapons portfolio for the fifth-generation fighter and strengthening international defense cooperation. Historic First Flight and Testing […]