Norinco delivered 56 SH-15 155 mm/52 calibre wheeled self-propelled howitzers (SPHs) to the Pakistan Army. The picture shows at least 18 examples of SH-15 with an artillery brigade under the People’s Liberation Army Ground Force’s 83rd Group Army. (CCTV 7)
China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (Norinco) delivered the second batch of SH-15 155 mm/52 calibre wheeled self-propelled howitzer (SPH) based on a Shaanxi 6×6 truck to the Pakistan Army.
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Although USAF B-1B Lancers have previously landed in India, they had not participated in wargames over the Indian subcontinent prior to Exercise ‘Cope India 23′. In this photograph, two Lancers of the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron sit at the Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore, during the Aero India 2023 show held in February.
Australia’s first Arafura-class OPV, seen here ahead of its launch. (Luerssen Australia )
The new Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) destined for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) will be able to accommodate helicopters on its flight deck.
The matter was confirmed by the Australian Department of Defence (DoD) in response to questions from Janes on 20 April. “The Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel deck is designed for helicopters and for support to unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations”, the DoD spokesperson said.
Dear policymaker, if an intelligence analyst had the chance to offer you candid feedback about your relationship, what would they say? This question is largely hypothetical because intelligence analysts like me are primed to be deferential to policymakers. It is not in our nature to challenge you or critique your consumption of intelligence. And we […]
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A Royal Australian Navy MH-60R helicopter carries the Australian national flag during the 2023 Avalon International Airshow. (Commonwealth of Australia)
Australia is to adopt a defence strategy of denial centred on anti-access/area-denial capabilities focused on its northern approaches and its primary regional area of military interest, the country’s most significant strategic review in a generation has revealed.
The MiG-31 Foxhound, a Russian supersonic interceptor, has proven to be a devastating war machine in the Ukrainian conflict. However, both India and China have avoided acquiring it. What are the reasons behind this decision?
The MiG-31 in action
The MiG-31 has been a terrifying force in the Ukrainian conflict, shooting down enemy aircraft with its long-range R-37M air-to-air missiles. These hypersonic missiles have kept Ukraine and NATO at bay, protecting Russian airspace.
The Russian Navy is facing the potential loss of one of its most iconic nuclear battlecruisers, the Kirov-class Pyotr Velikiy. The cost of maintaining and modernizing this naval giant has led to consideration of its scrapping.
Russian Navy: between modernization and decline
The cruiser Pyotr Velikiy and its history reflect the current situation of the Russian Navy, caught between modernization and decline. Following the invasion of Ukraine, Russia has consumed most of its resources and funds, limiting the capabilities of its Navy.
With technology’s continuous advancement and innovation, the fifth-generation fighter has become an important force in modern military equipment. Let’s introduce the most advanced fifth-generation fighter jets in the world.
Fifth-generation fighters generally use stealth technology and advanced communication systems to achieve high maneuverability and speed in the air while also performing excellent missions on the ground.
China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has confirmed the use of Chengdu J-20 fighters in patrol missions in the East China Sea.
Chengdu J-20 on tracking mission
The fifth-generation aircraft is primarily intended to track stealth aircraft such as the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II. South Korea and Japan operate these US fighters and are part of the US Navy’s nuclear aircraft carrier fleet in the region.
According to Chinese state media reports, the J-20 has been operating in the area since mid-July.
Several locations in Russia, including near Moscow – as well as Sevastopol on the Crimean peninsula it has occupied since 2014 – were reportedly hit by Ukrainian drone attacks Sunday and Monday, according to the Russian Defense Ministry (MoD), local government officials and media accounts.
A Ukrainian UJ-22 drone packed with explosives was found near Moscow, in what appears to be the closest discovery of a weaponized Ukrainian drone near Russia’s capital. However, there was a discrepancy in reporting about exactly where it landed.