Tag: international defence analysis

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 […]