Peter Suciu

Peru is modernizing its military with significant investments in South Korean defense technology. This includes replacing its outdated fleet of Soviet-era T-54/55 tanks with South Korea's K2 Black Panther main battle tanks, which are highly adaptable to Peru’s diverse terrain.

The Royal Navy, once the pride of Britain’s global dominance, faces a significant decline in capability and relevance. British Defence Minister John Healey announced impending retirements of key ships and equipment, including the amphibious assault ships HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark and the frigate HMS Northumberland.

Despite the growing defense ties between Russia and China, a joint collaboration on the Sukhoi Su-57 fighter jet appears highly unlikely. While China benefits from Russian arms and technology, its advancements in aerospace—demonstrated by its domestically produced J-20 Mighty Dragon and J-35A stealth fighters—have surpassed Russia’s offerings.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has lost one of its Merkava Mk IV Barak main battle tanks (MBTs) in Gaza. According to online reports, the advanced MBT was destroyed by a massive improvised explosive device (IED), which killed the commander, gunner, and loader. Only the driver, who was seated ahead of the other three crewmembers and next to the main engine compartment, survived.

The Czech Republic plans to purchase an additional 14 German-made Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks (MBTs) in a deal worth 3.98 billion Czech crowns ($167 million).

Developed in the late 1960s to counter U.S. aircraft like the F-4 Phantom II and the F-105 Thunderchief, the Soviet Mikoyan MiG-23 "Flogger" was designed to succeed the widely used MiG-21. It offered greater payload, range, and beyond-visual-range interception capabilities, featuring advanced radar and a variable swing-wing geometry similar to the F-111 Aardvark.

Despite its impressive performance, any catastrophic failure was nearly fatal due to the high speeds. Today, eight B-58s survive, including the "Cowtown Hustler," displayed at the National Museum of the United States Air Force.

The J-35A was developed to be operated from China's Type 003 Fujian aircraft carrier, which has been undergoing sea trials this year ahead of its expected commissioning as early as the end of next year. It is the only carrier in service apart from those operated by the U.S. Navy, to launch aircraft via a catapult.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin announced changes to Russia's nuclear doctrine, and set out new ... [+] conditions under which it would consider