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After years of underestimating Chinese fighter jets, Taiwanese defense observers are shocked amid claims that Pakistans Chinese-origin JF-17 and J-10C jets launched the PL-15E long range air-to-air missile at Indian Rafale fighters and allegedly hit some of them. “Chinese weapons and tactics have gained actual combat experience and will be more mature for possible operations in the Taiwan Strait, so we should be vigilant,” wrote Liberty Times a Taiwan-based specialist defense website
Thales has introduced TRAC SIGMA, a new L-band primary surveillance radar designed to manage both civil and military air traffic in increasingly crowded airspace. Capable of simultaneously conducting long-range approach and air surveillance missions, TRAC SIGMA is the only radar in its class that can distinguish small aircraft at distances up to 300 kilometers, ensuring minimum separation of three nautical miles (NM) across all airspace levels—not just on final approach
The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has announced the purchase of 785 new operational wheeled vehicles from Italys Iveco Defence Vehicles SpA, aimed at enhancing its logistical and operational mobility. State Secretary Gijs Tuinman confirmed the procurement on May 13
South Korea has launched a field support mission to assess the performance and operability of key weapon systems—including the K9 howitzer, Cheonmu rocket launcher, and Cheonma missile system—with the goal of identifying areas for operational improvement. The Defense Agency for Technology and Quality (DTaQ) began a field-based weapon system support operation on May 13 on Baengnyeong Island, South Koreas northernmost territory in the West Sea
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Belgium has signed a letter of intent to acquire between 200 and 300 Polish-made Piorun man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS), according to an announcement by the Polish Ministry of Defense. The document was signed during a bilateral meeting between Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz and Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken
Saudi Arabia is expected to seek F-35 jets in return for $600 Billion trade and investment into the U.S
The Russian government will allocate 500 billion rubles (approximately $6 billion) over the next six years to support the domestic shipbuilding industry, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced Monday, calling it the largest funding package ever for the sector.
China's AG600 large amphibious aircraft has completed all compliance flight tests for ground takeoff and landing in crosswind conditions, according to a statement from the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).