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The sudden rise in demands for Chinese fighter jets after the May 2025 air clash between India and Pakistan is a lesson in how modern weapons are sold. For years, Chinese combat aircraft were treated by many buyers as cheaper alternatives to Western or Russian platforms. That perception changed after Pakistan used Chinese-made J-10C fighters in combat and claimed to have shot down several Indian aircraft, including a French-made Rafale.  Reuters reported that U.S. officials believed a Pakistani Chinese-made jet brought down at least two Indian military aircraft, while another Reuters analysis said the downing of a Rafale was linked…

Paras Defence and Space Technologies Limited has been entrusted with a significant project that underscores India’s growing emphasis on indigenous directed energy weapon systems.In March 2025, the company secured an order worth ₹142.31 crore from the Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences (CHESS), a premier laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).The project is scheduled to be completed within a 24-month timeframe, reflecting both urgency and strategic importance in bolstering India’s defence preparedness against emerging aerial threats.The contract involves the development of a Laser Source Module and its integration with a Beam Control System (BCS) mounted on…

Rebecca Burgess, RealClearDefense May is National Military Appreciation Month in the United States. Unlike many government designated days and months of appreciation, this has a surprisingly… Source link

WASHINGTON — Recent Congressional moves on reconciliation have pushed the Pentagon’s $350 billion request indefinitely down the road, and raise the specter that a major part of the department’s funding plan — vital to ramping up munitions production and the Golden Dome missile shield — might not materialize.  Before leaving Capitol Hill last Friday, the Senate and House passed a budget resolution that sets up a second reconciliation bill, with about $72 billion in funding for immigration enforcement and the White House ballroom. As a result, additional funding for defense is being left on the table for a potential third…

L3Harris will develop key features of a secure and resilient digital infrastructure for the US Air Force. Credit: L3Harris Technologies has been contracted to enhance the digital infrastructure supporting the US Air Force’s (USAF) Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS), according to recent announcements.   The company will focus on developing features that enable secure data integration and networking, which are intended to support the US Air Force’s command and control capabilities.  Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more The ABMS development aims to combine data from various sources to deliver a…

As U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned visit comes into view, Washington and Beijing are discussing a new China-U.S. Board of Trade. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer have suggested a body that would define what the two countries can trade without crossing national security red lines.  That sounds sensible, but it is dangerously incomplete. The real problem is the absence of procedures that keep ordinary commercial disputes from escalating into geopolitical confrontations. A board that merely blesses some transactions and bans others would quickly become another arena for political theater. Its real purpose should be…

India’s procurement of 83 CADET systems under the Buy (Indian‑IDDM) category represents a watershed moment in its air defence doctrine, shifting decisively from static deployments to mobile, network‑centric protection for mechanised forces.With over 65% indigenous content, CADET embodies the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision while filling a critical operational gap in on‑the‑move air defence.The Ministry of Defence has formally initiated the acquisition of eighty‑three Carrier Air Defence Tracked (CADET) systems, a program that underscores India’s doctrinal transition towards mobile, integrated air defence.Unlike legacy static systems, CADET is designed as a tracked, armoured, and networked platform capable of moving seamlessly with mechanised formations.…

J. Ferrari, BD The next Chief of Staff of the Army — whether it be Gen. Christopher LaNeve,

ISTANBUL — The Turkish air force has formally inked a deal to procure 20 fifth-generation KAAN fighter jets from Turkish Aerospace (TA), with plans for more in the future. “The initial sale was made for the first batch of 20 Block 10 aircraft. This is the first order. Over time, we expect the numbers to increase,” TA CEO Mehmet Demiroglu told Breaking Defense today, following the official signing at the SAHA defense expo here on Wednesday. The national deal is not the first contract for the Turkish fighter jets, coming a few months after Indonesia contracted 48 fighters last June.…

Latvia said two drones from Russia crashed into its territories. Credit: em_concepts/Shutterstock.com. Latvia has confirmed that two uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAV) from Russia entered the country’s airspace and crashed within Latvian territory on 7 May 2026.   According to the Ministry of Defence, air surveillance radars identified the drones entering from Russia over the municipalities of Balvi and Ludza. Officials also reported a third UAV that crossed into the country’s airspace and later left it.  Nato Baltic Air Policing aircraft were deployed to patrol Latvia’s eastern border in immediate response. The aircraft operated under “established operational procedures” requiring visual identification and guarantees that any action would not endanger civilians or public safety before engagement.  …