China Reveals How Pakistani J-10CE Fighters Shot Down Rafale, MiG-29, Su-30MKI Aircraft without Using AEW&C System
China has revealed new details about how Pakistan's Chinese-made J-10CE fighters allegedly shot down Indian Rafale, MiG-29, and Su-30MKI aircraft during the May 2025 aerial clash, claiming the jets relied solely on their onboard KLJ-7A radars rather than airborne early warning and control aircraft. According to Chinese state media, advanced low-probability-of-intercept radar technology allowed Pakistani pilots to detect and engage targets from up to 200 kilometers without triggering enemy warning systems, although these claims remain unverified and should be treated with caution.
russia's UAV Flew Over Romania for Over 350 km, Chased by 4 Fighters, Appears to Have Been a Jet
russian long-range drone penetrated deep into Romanian airspace, flying more than 350 kilometers across NATO territory before being shot down by an F-16 jet after a pursuit involving four fighter jets. The UAV's unusually high average speed and complex flight path suggest it was likely a jet-powered drone rather than a conventional Shahed-type loitering munition, raising fresh concerns about russia's evolving strike capabilities and exposing new challenges for NATO's air defense and interception procedures.
Read more: Defense Express' Weekly Review: russia Can Keep No More Than Four A-50U AWACS Flying, While Ukraine Downs Albatros 5M Drone, Hits Shelters, and U.S. Pushes 1000 km PrSM Evolution
russian Ship Escorting Shadow Fleet Vessels Comes Across Danish USV in the Baltic Sea
russian warship escorting sanctioned shadow fleet tankers in the Baltic Sea unexpectedly encountered a Danish unmanned surface vessel during a technology demonstration, highlighting the increasingly crowded and contested maritime environment in Northern Europe.
russians Complain That New ERAM Cruise Missiles, Ukrainians Strike Their Facilities With, Turned to Be Very Accurate
russian military bloggers are complaining that Ukraine's new ERAM cruise missiles have demonstrated unexpectedly high precision, with strike footage and recovered debris suggesting the weapons are successfully penetrating heavily defended targets deep inside russia.
Sea King Helicopters Once Delivered to Ukraine Are Now Being Displayed with Interceptor Drones
Sea King helicopters donated to Ukraine are emerging as potential anti-drone platforms after being showcased at the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow equipped with interceptor drones. The display suggests a new operational concept in which legacy helicopters could serve as mobile launch platforms for drone interceptors, significantly extending Ukraine's ability to counter russian Shahed attacks while demonstrating how inexpensive unmanned systems are reshaping the role of traditional military aircraft.
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