As Chinese warships and aircraft moved into position around Taiwan for the launch of the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) latest large-scale exercise, “Justice Mission 2025,” Taipei responded not with words, but with imagery.
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The United States hosted a milestone moment for European air power as Finland and Lockheed Martin marked the rollout of Finland’s first F-35A Lightning II.
Boeing has secured a contract valued at more than $2 billion to continue modernization work on the US Air Force’s B-52H strategic bomber fleet.
Seoul has become the center of South Korea’s latest push for defense self-reliance as the government formally launches a large-scale fighter jet engine development program.
China is accelerating its push into the global combat aircraft export market through 3 active fighter programs: the FC-31, Chengdu J 10C, and JF-17.
The US Air Force (USAF) is upgrading its experimental, autonomous X-62 VISTA aircraft with advanced radar and mission systems to expand artificial intelligence flight testing and combat-relevant experimentation.
Canada advances F-35 and NORAD modernization plans with new bases, tankers, Arctic upgrades, and a layered air defense strategy.
A data-driven ranking of the world’s top 10 air defense systems, comparing intercept range, radar reach, missile types, and combat use.
Pakistan is emerging as the next potential site for Turkey’s expanding drone industry as Ankara accelerates negotiations to assemble advanced combat drones on Pakistani soil.
Canada’s decision to join the EU’s SAFE initiative marks a major shift in its defense posture and signals a wider strategic pivot.