According to researchers at the National University of Defense Technology (NUDT), its experimental missile can “morph” midflight to ensure maximum stability and control. When its wings fold, the body becomes sleek and fast, slicing through […]
China’s latest aircraft carrier has officially entered service after extensive sea trials, according to Chinese state media, with experts saying the ship will help the world’s largest navy expand Beijing’s sphere of influence farther beyond […]
US-China race for next-gen air dominance will be decided by innovation speed, not legacy strength – and China’s winning by a mile. Chinese fighter jets resemble a stealth jet, but beneath the surface, China lacks […]
China dominates the world’s supply of rare minerals. It has banned their export for use by foreign militaries. Now, it’s worried Australia may return the favour. China’s chokehold has dramatically curtailed the global flow of […]
South Korea and Malaysia have signed a defense cooperation agreement to expand joint work on weapons development and military modernization. The agreement sets up a direct government-to-government framework for collaboration on Malaysia’s defense modernization, including […]
South Korean Hanwha Aerospace has signed a new agreement with GE Aerospace to acquire T700 and F404 engine kits for assembly and testing in South Korea, the companies announced. The engines will be used in […]
Canada and the Philippines, both staunch critics of China’s increasingly coercive actions in the disputed South China Sea, signed a key defense agreement on Sunday to boost combat drills and expand security alliances to deter […]
South Korea’s largest defence company is developing a fighter jet engine as the country works to move up the arms exporter value chain and boost its security self-sufficiency. The chief of aero systems at Hanwha […]
When the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) acquired its first tranche of Russian-made Sukhoi Su-27SK fighters in the early 1990s, long-time observers of China’s industrial base asked two questions. The first question was how […]
Indonesia’s defense minister said the country has not finalized any agreement to buy Chinese J-10 fighter jets, tempering earlier expectations that Jakarta was close to a deal. “Not finished — we are window shopping,” Defense […]
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