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Russia’s Su-57 Thunders With Product 177; Rostec Confirms Stealth Jet’s First Flight With New Power Plant

Russia has for the first time flown a Su-57 fighter with the new Product 177 engine, according to Rostec's press service. The Product 177 engine...

China Pits Rafales Against Its J-16 Fighters In War Game Simulations; Which Combat Jet Holds The Edge?

China is evaluating its J-16 multirole fighter, touted as the most advanced Flanker, against the French Rafale jets in a simulation exercise. The move...

Macron OKs Nuclear Supercarrier To Replace Charles de Gaulle; France Set To Operate Europe’s Most Powerful Aircraft Carrier

French President Emmanuel Macron has approved the proposal to replace the nuclear-powered Charles de Gaulle (CDG) aircraft carrier. CDG, the only nuclear-powered carrier outside...

India & Germany: Submarines, Tarang Shakti & Indo-Pacific Vision Boost Defense Ties Despite Russia Hurdle

The Indo-German defence partnership is poised for qualitative deepening in 2026, catalysed by German Chancellor Merz’s proposed visit to India in January, the momentum...

1st Air-To-Air Kill For Russian Interceptor Drone? Analyzing If Geran-2 Really Shot Down Ukraine’s Mi-24 Chopper

A Russian Geran-2 drone may have scored its first air-to-air kill; however, the supporting evidence is largely circumstantial so far. A Ukrainian Mi-24 helicopter from...