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Flight G. The American fighter jet used a burst of 20mm cannon fire to damage the vessel’s rudder in international waters Source link

The HiMark-25 TJ is a turbojet-powered one-way attack drone manufactured by Woot Tech Aerospace. Revealed in April 2026, it is the jet-powered variant of the propeller-driven HiMark-25 loitering munition. The HiMark-25 TJ is designed for deep-strike missions against soft, semi-hardened, and mobile targets at ranges up to 250 km. It is among the lowest-cost entries in the emerging one-way effector (OWE) segment that Quwa first examined in a November 2025 Market Intelligence analysis. A Quwa analysis from April 2026 examined both the HiMark-25 TJ and the GIDS Baaz Delta as evidence of Pakistan’s shift toward jet-powered expendable strike munitions. Background…

While global markets continue to take stock of the conflict in Iran and energy shocks following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index has been left largely unshaken from its two-year growth spurt.  The index was buoyed in recent days by China’s resilience in managing the ongoing energy crisis. Given that China is the world’s second-largest oil consumer, using 8.1 million barrels per day, surges in the cost of Brent crude have been a leading cause of concern for the country as leaders lowered their growth target for the year to 4.5 percent, their lowest rate…

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday paid tribute to the valour and sacrifices of the Indian armed forces on the anniversary of Operation Sindoor. He described the operation as a powerful symbol of national resolve and preparedness, emphasising that it reflected unmatched precision, seamless jointness and readiness to act decisively in safeguarding the nation.His remarks underscored the enduring significance of the operation in shaping India’s military posture and strategic confidence.In a post on X, Singh wrote that on the anniversary of Operation Sindoor, India salutes the courage and dedication of its armed forces, whose actions continue to safeguard the nation.…

The WarZone After nearly two years of work, the Bone once known as Rage has completed its journey out of the desert and back to active service. Source link

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) disclosed its near-term procurement priorities during the Joint Services Press Conference on 7 May, confirming plans for additional J-10CE fighters, new and upgraded JF-17 variants, long-range precision strike weapons, and deeper integration of ISTAR (intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance) with air defence. Air Vice Marshal Tariq Mahmood Ghazi, the PAF spokesperson, also confirmed an “initial collaborative mechanism” for the Shenyang J-35AE fifth-generation fighter aircraft (FGFA), while stating that more than 160 original programs are under development across the National Aerospace Science and Technology Park (NASTP) and its associated entities. The disclosures, delivered by AVM…

Last year, the U.S. tech giant Meta, formerly Facebook, which has been increasingly investing in artificial intelligence, purchased the AI company Manus, which was founded in China before moving its headquarters to Singapore. This month, the deal was suddenly called off as the Chinese government forced Meta to unwind its acquisition of Manus. The move may surprise some foreign investors, but it is simply another reminder to Chinese entrepreneurs that China sees its AI sector as its own national asset, rather than private property. While some may see the move as Beijing increasingly leveraging its economic policy to foil U.S. companies and interests,…

India’s defence sector is experiencing a historic upswing, with exports surpassing 38,000 crore rupees. This surge is directly linked to the triumph of Operation Sindoor, a 96-hour engagement that highlighted the capabilities of India’s domestic defence systems. As international markets respond positively, key technologies like the BrahMos missile and Akash-NG air defence are leading the charge.India’s defence sector is entering a phase where performance in real operations is becoming the main factor driving credibility, with global buyers responding more to outcomes than intent. That shift shows up sharply in the latest trade figures. As per data released by the Ministry…

GD The U.S. Army is accelerating its transformation toward future multidomain warfare Source link

ASELSAN’s latest launch portfolio, introduced at SAHA 2026, reflects a broader shift in defense thinking. Success in the field no longer depends on standalone systems, but on how multiple capabilities operate together within a layered and integrated defense architecture. Each solution is designed to function as part of a coordinated structure, enhancing overall operational effectiveness across domains. A Unified and Integrated Operational Approach This approach represents more than a combination of systems; it defines a networked operational framework where sensors, effectors, and decision-making elements operate in coordination. Detection, command and control, electronic warfare, and kinetic response are no longer isolated…