India Eyes S-500, Su-57 as China’s Military Power Surges
India and Russia are exploring S-500 missile-defence cooperation and a possible Su-57 stealth-fighter deal, potentially reshaping Asian deterrence as Chinese fifth-generation aircraft and hypersonic weapons increasingly compress New Delhi’s strategic timelines.
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L3Harris says production of first F-16 Viper Shield electronic warfare systems is complete, with 233 units ordered by eight allied nations
L3Harris Technologies has completed the first 35 Viper Shield electronic warfare systems and is scaling production to fill orders for 233 units. Eight allied nations have ordered the system for their F-16 fleets.
Egypt Seeks Third French Deal for Additional Rafale Jets
Egypt has issued a request for proposal to Dassault Aviation for 24 additional Rafale supersonic combat aircraft, according to French media outlet La Tribune. The potential acquisition would be Cairo’s third Rafale acquisition, expanding its overall fleet to 78 in a continuous effort to match evolving threats.
French Pilots Warn Rafale Faces Critical Stealth Fighter Sensor Gap
French fighter pilots have acknowledged that defeating stealth aircraft with the Rafale’s current sensors remains extremely difficult, exposing an operational gap with consequences for France, NATO coalition warfare, and future global air-power planning.
To counter China, America’s next CCA needs a different mission
The wars in Ukraine and Iran offer insights into modern war, such as the balance between offense and defense or between interceptors and one-way attack drones, but there’s a key aspect of the next-generation battlefield that the fights lack: widespread aerial combat between opposing air forces — a likely key component of a potential US-China war.
More capability, less autonomy? Bangladesh’s emerging security dilemma
Bangladesh is confronting two security questions almost at the same time. One concerns the possibility of joining a new collective defence arrangement involving Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan. The other concerns a major modernisation of the Bangladesh Air Force, centred on the possible acquisition of Chinese J-10CE fighter aircraft.
Chinese YY-20 tanker refuels Egyptian Rafale for first time
Egypt’s Armed Forces spokesperson published photographs on August 31, 2026, showing a People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) YY-20 tanker refueling an Egyptian Air Force Dassault Rafale during the Eagles of Civilization 2026 joint exercise.
How targeting pods help fighter aircraft find and track targets
Targeting pods give aircrews another set of eyes. Mounted outside the aircraft, these systems combine cameras, infrared sensors, lasers, stabilization and onboard processing to find and follow objects at long distances.
General Staff Confirms Destruction of MiG-29 Fighter, Ka-27 Helicopter at Yeysk and Millerovo Airfields in russia
Ukraine’s Defense Forces have confirmed the destruction of a russian MiG-29 fighter aircraft and a Ka-27 helicopter. Ukrainian forces also reported additional strikes on enemy ammunition and logistics storage facilities.
Japan to Arm Fighter Jets with AARGM-ER Missiles to Counter Chinese Air Defenses
Japan’s Ministry of Defense will begin the procurement process for AARGM-ER anti-radiation missiles in 2027 to counter Chinese air defense systems. This is indicated in the Japanese Ministry of Defense’s budget document for fiscal year 2027.
