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Supersonic Without the Burn: The Hidden Power of Supercruise

01/02/2026

Supercruise is sustained supersonic flight without afterburner.Distinguishable from a brief supersonic fast, or afterburner-assisted flight, supercruise is becoming a premium feature of modern fighter design for its offering of efficiency, survivability, and operational flexibility. And although supercruise unlocks supersonic flight, the technology is not about raw speed—it’s about sustained advantage.

Why the Flanker Fights Like No Western Jet

The Flanker platform is famous for airshow maneuvers, but those maneuvers are not merely for entertainment value; they allow the Flanker to win engagements within visual range. The Russian “Flanker” aircraft is not one aircraft, but a family of fighters derived from the original Su-27. Introduced as the Soviet Union’s answer to the American F-15 Eagle, the Su-27 prioritizes range, payload, and maneuverability—reflecting a distinctive Russian approach to air combat.

Taiwan confirms over 200 Chinese military aircraft during drills

Taiwan's Defense Ministry said Wednesday it has confirmed a total of 207 Chinese military aircraft flew around the self-ruled island during the 48 hours until early Wednesday, as China conducted drills seen as a warning against separatism. Of the total plane sightings until 6 a.m., 125 had crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone, the ministry said. The median line was long respected by both sides but has been increasingly ignored by China

Kizilelma unmanned fighter jet makes first flight with Aselsan's KARAT IRST

Baykar's Kizilelma unmanned fighter jet completed its first test flight with Aselsan's KARAT Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system in its final test of 2025, enabling enhanced detection and tracking of low radar cross-section (RCS) targets, including 5th-generation fighter aircraft. Baykar Chairman Selcuk Bayraktar announced the test on his social media account, saying the KARAT IRST was tested during the last Kizilelma flight of 2025.

Berlin says decision postponed on European fighter jet

Efforts to break a deadlock in 2025 over plans for a new European fighter jet have been unsuccessful, a German government spokesman told AFP on Wednesday. The Future Combat Aircraft System (FCAS) programme was launched in 2017 to replace France's Rafale jet and the Eurofighter planes used by Germany and Spain.

With the deployment of A-29 Super Tucano and F-5M aircraft, the Brazilian Air Force continues to strengthen airspace control in border regions

Within the framework of efforts to strengthen aerospace surveillance and control tasks, as well as to combat illicit incursions, the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) has intensified its interdiction operations in coordination with Brazil’s Federal Revenue Service (Receita Federal), through the deployment of F-5M Tiger II aircraft and A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft.

90 Chinese aircraft cross Taiwan Strait median line during drill

From 6am yesterday until 6am today, 14 Chinese warships, eight government vessels and 130 military aircraft, including unmanned aerial vehicles, were detected around Taiwan, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said. The ministry said China's People’s Liberation Army (PLA) sent 130 warplanes and drones during the 24-hour period to "harass" Taiwan, with 90 of them crossing the Taiwan Strait's median line and flying into Taiwanese airspace.

Strategic Reach: Poland Selects Airbus A330 MRTT+ to Power its Future Fighter Fleet

The contemporary evolution of the Republic of Poland‘s defense posture, specifically within the framework of the Polish Air Force (Sily Powietrzne), represents a sophisticated pivot toward integrated regional hegemony and strategic autonomy within the NATO eastern flank, necessitated by the deteriorating security architecture of Eastern Europe as of December 30, 2025.

China flexes blockade capabilities near Taiwan on second day of military drills

China's People's Liberation Army staged a second day of large-scale military drills around Taiwan on Tuesday, unleashing a live-fire show of force as part of what it called "Justice Mission 2025" to demonstrate its ability to deter any external armed support for the self-ruled island that it has long insisted is part of its sovereign territory.

Spain Selects Turkish HÜRJET Jet Trainer and Light Combat Aircraft in €2.6bn Deal

Israel Rearming Its Eagle Force With The New F-15IA

Taiwan tracks 11 Chinese ships, 2 military aircraft

Turkish unmanned fighter KIZILELMA achieves world 1st autonomous close-formation flight

Lockheed Martin awarded $3.6 billion contract for logistics support of global F-35 fighter fleet

Japan responds to China with unprecedented number of F-2 Fighters with anti-ship missiles

Ukrainian Saboteurs Destroy 4 Russian Fighter Jets

Advanced AI sustainment solutions to boost effectiveness of US combat aircraft fleet

Korea Aerospace signs deal to upgrade Philippines' FA-50PH fighter jets

Dassault completed the delivery of the first three new Rafale F4 fighters to the Indonesian Air Force

Russian Tu-95 Bombers Carry Out ‘Scheduled’ Flight North of Scandinavia