China Lists Weapons to be Used in Border Conflict with India
Chinese State-owned media has listed tanks, howitzers, Helicopters and other weapons to be used in a potential border conflict with India. “Since the Doklam standoff with India in 2017, the Chinese military has expanded its arsenal with weapons like the Type 15 tank, Z-20 helicopter and Wing Loong II (GJ-2) combat...
Russian Jets Intercept US B-1B Bombers
Two Russian fighters- a Su-27 and Su-30 intercepted two US B-1B bombers near the Black Sea region ‘forcing them to move away from the Russian border. "Su-27P and Su-30SM fighters from the air defense alert quick reaction forces of the Southern Military District were scrambled to intercept the targets," the Russian...
Despite Conciliatory Posture, China Continues Heavy Weapons Build Up Near Border with...
Satellite images have revealed China to have deployed towed artillery, 16 military tanks, gun emplacements and other equipment near Line of Actual Control (LAC), the de-facto border between the two countries. “China moves large amount of artillery and mechanized elements on the Chinese side of LAC with India, bringing Indian deployments...
Chinese Navy 'Expels' US warship from near South China Sea Island
The Chinese Navy has claimed to have expelled the US Navys USS Mustin guided-missile destroyer that trespassed into its territorial waters off Xisha islands in South China Sea (SCS) on Thursday. A month ago, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) said it followed USS Barry (DDG-52) guided-missile destroyer off Xisha islands...
China Signals Military Boots on Ground in Hong Kong
In the clearest signal ever that the Chinese military may be deployed on the ground in Hong Kong, Major General Chen Daoxiang, commander of the People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison, said his troops will execute the central government's policies and strive to safeguard the city's prosperity and stability. Earlier, the...
Russia Denies Sending Aircraft to Support Haftar Forces in Libya
Russia has not flown any fighter jets to aid Haftar forces in Libya, a senior Russian lawmaker has said. Earlier, the US Africa command (AFRICOM) had asserted that 14 Russian fighter aircraft arrived in Libya from an air base in Russia after transiting Syria, where AFRICOM officials assess they were repainted to camouflage their Russian origin
Russia Repainted, Sent Jets to Aid Haftar in Libya: US Africa Command
Russia repainted its Air Force's fighter jets to camouflage their origin and flew them to aid warlord Khalifa Haftar's forces in Libya, the US Africa Command has alleged. “Russia has employed state-sponsored Wagner in Libya to conceal its direct role and to afford Moscow plausible deniability of its malign actions,” U
India Bolsters Military Near Border with China, Situation Stable Says Beijing
India appears to be fortifying its border with China by reinforcing military facilities besides deploying drones as Sino-India relations continue to sour. Along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, India is said to have inducted additional troops and surveillance drones
Massive Construction Activity near Sino-Indian Border, Chinese Jets Seen
Massive construction activity has been observed over the past two months at Chinas Ngari Gunsa airport, a dual-use military and civilian port, amid escalating Sino-Indian tensions. The base is located just 200km away from Pangong lake, focal point of skirmishes between the two forces on May 5-6
Wagner Mercenaries Exit from Libya Dents Haftar's Ranks
Russia-based Wagner mercenaries fighting for Libyan warlord, Khalifa Haftar have begun leaving the battlefield causing a huge dent in the military capabilities of the Libyan National Army (LNA). Multiple news sources in the Middle East and Turkey reported that the Wagner Group, believed to be working for hefty pay packages, have been evacuated in several AN-32 aircraft
Haftar’s Pantsir System Shoots Down Libyan Army’s Bayraktar TB2 Drone
A Pantsir air defense system operated by the Libyan National Army (LNA) has reportedly shot down two of Government of National Accord (GNA)s Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 combat drones last week. “I just got confirmation that the Libya National Army successfully shot-down at-least one Turkish Bayraktar TB2 armed drone of GNA over Tarhuna city using Pantsir S1E surface-to-air missile system last night,” Babak Taghvaee, a military expert,
MiG-29, Su-24 Jets Transferred from Syrian Air Base to Haftar’s Army
Six MiG-29 and a pair of Su-24 fighters from Syrias Khmeimim Air Base have been redeployed to serve militia led by rebel commander Khalifa Haftar in Libya. “At least six MiG-29 and Su-24 fighter jets have been deployed from Syrias Khmeimim air base to Libya
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Turkish Land Forces Induct Havelsan Baha VTOL UAS
North Korea Declares Completion Of Military Operation In Russia’s Kursk Region
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
