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Taiwan strengthens defense with F-16 Fighting Falcon amid ongoing tensions with China

Taiwan strengthens defense with F-16 Fighting Falcon amid ongoing tensions with China

Taiwan has recently enhanced its defense capabilities by acquiring the advanced F-16 Fighting Falcon jets, a significant move amidst the persistent tensions with mainland China. The…

19. 06. 2024
Argentina offers its five second-hand modernised Super Etendard strike aircraft to Ukraine

Argentina offers its five second-hand modernised Super Etendard strike aircraft to Ukraine

Argentinian president Javier Milei approved a plan to support Ukraine's war effort against Russia, which launched an illegal war in Europe to fulfil Vladimir Putin's imperial…

17. 06. 2024
Congress awaits critical Osprey crash and safety documents from Pentagon

Congress awaits critical Osprey crash and safety documents from Pentagon

The House Oversight Committee panel, investigating the safety and oversight of the V-22 Osprey aircraft following several fatal crashes, is still waiting for crucial data and accident…

13. 06. 2024
Heightened tensions as US and South Korea conduct joint military drills

Heightened tensions as US and South Korea conduct joint military drills

In a significant display of military prowess, the United States and South Korea conducted a joint precision-guided bombing exercise over the Korean Peninsula on Wednesday…

05. 06. 2024
The French Strategic Air Forces have carried out a first test firing of the Renovated ASMPA missile

The French Strategic Air Forces have carried out a first test firing of the Renovated ASMPA missile

Tests were conducted in France, during which the first launch of the upgraded ASMPA-R anti-ship cruise missile was carried out. This was announced by the French Defence Procurement…

31. 05. 2024
Houthi rebels claim downing of second US drone amid Yemen conflict and regional tensions

Houthi rebels claim downing of second US drone amid Yemen conflict and regional tensions

In a stark escalation of ongoing hostilities in Yemen, Iran-backed Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for shooting down a second American drone within a week. The U.S…

21. 05. 2024
The MiG 31 Foxhound – the world's fastest fighter jet

The MiG 31 Foxhound – the world's fastest fighter jet

The MiG-31M represents the pinnacle of military aviation development in the USSR, which is why a certain amount of information about it is still confidential…

18. 05. 2024
Russian electronic warfare challenges US Precision-Guided weapons in Ukraine

Russian electronic warfare challenges US Precision-Guided weapons in Ukraine

In the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, the battleground has expanded beyond physical warfare into the realm of electronic combat. Recent reports reveal a concerning trend:…

07. 05. 2024
Russia's alleged pursuit of nuclear space weapon raises global concerns

Russia's alleged pursuit of nuclear space weapon raises global concerns

Recent statements from senior officials in the Biden administration have shed new light on Russia's purported development of a nuclear space weapon, sparking international concern and…

05. 05. 2024
Houthi rebels escalate conflict with downing of US MQ-9 Reaper drone

Houthi rebels escalate conflict with downing of US MQ-9 Reaper drone

On a recent Thursday, Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for shooting down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone over Saada province, a stronghold of their control. The rebels…

28. 04. 2024
Securing the skies: The Air Force's new $13 Billion "Doomsday" aircraft

Securing the skies: The Air Force's new $13 Billion "Doomsday" aircraft

In a significant development for U.S. military aviation and national security, the Air Force has awarded Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) a monumental $13 billion contract to engineer…

26. 04. 2024
China's H-20 stealth bomber falls short in comparison to U.S. counterpart

China's H-20 stealth bomber falls short in comparison to U.S. counterpart

A U.S. intelligence official recently expressed doubts about the capabilities of China's new Xi’an H-20 stealth bomber, suggesting it is significantly inferior to American models…

23. 04. 2024