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Interest in China’s Deep-Sea Drones
Chinese military commentator Bai Mengchen highlighted that China’s latest extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicles (XLUUVs) are well-suited to counter threats in the deep sea, especially after the lessons of the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage.
Chinese military commentator Bai Mengchen highlighted that China’s latest extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicles (XLUUVs) are well-suited to counter threats in the deep sea, especially after the lessons of the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage.
September 3, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Interest in China’s Deep-Sea Drones
Chinese military commentator Bai Mengchen highlighted that China’s latest extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicles (XLUUVs) are well-suited to counter threats in the deep sea, especially after the lessons of the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage.
Chinese military commentator Bai Mengchen highlighted that China’s latest extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicles (XLUUVs) are well-suited to counter threats in the deep sea, especially after the lessons of the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage.
China is now showcasing the new CJ-1000 long-range hypersonic cruise missile. While limited details are available, analysts believe it resembles the DF-100 unveiled in 2019, falling between intermediate & intercontinental ballistic missiles, it is designed for strategic long-range strike capability.
September 3, 2025 at 7:55 AM
China is now showcasing the new CJ-1000 long-range hypersonic cruise missile. While limited details are available, analysts believe it resembles the DF-100 unveiled in 2019, falling between intermediate & intercontinental ballistic missiles, it is designed for strategic long-range strike capability.
The PLAN J-15 electronic warfare aircraft.
September 3, 2025 at 7:40 AM
The PLAN J-15 electronic warfare aircraft.
China showcased its advanced air power at today’s military parade, unveiling the twin-seat J-20S stealth fighter alongside the new-generation J-35A fighter jet.
September 3, 2025 at 7:34 AM
China showcased its advanced air power at today’s military parade, unveiling the twin-seat J-20S stealth fighter alongside the new-generation J-35A fighter jet.
The Ship-Borne Unmanned Helicopter
China has unveiled its new ship-borne unmanned helicopter designed for maritime surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike missions. It enhances naval capabilities by extending operational range and providing real-time intelligence at sea.
China has unveiled its new ship-borne unmanned helicopter designed for maritime surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike missions. It enhances naval capabilities by extending operational range and providing real-time intelligence at sea.
September 3, 2025 at 7:27 AM
The Ship-Borne Unmanned Helicopter
China has unveiled its new ship-borne unmanned helicopter designed for maritime surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike missions. It enhances naval capabilities by extending operational range and providing real-time intelligence at sea.
China has unveiled its new ship-borne unmanned helicopter designed for maritime surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike missions. It enhances naval capabilities by extending operational range and providing real-time intelligence at sea.
DF-26D Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile
The People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force has unveiled its new DF-26D, a variant of the DF-26 intermediate-range ballistic missile. Capable of carrying both nuclear and conventional warheads, it reportedly has a range of up to 5,000 kilometres (3,107 miles).
The People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force has unveiled its new DF-26D, a variant of the DF-26 intermediate-range ballistic missile. Capable of carrying both nuclear and conventional warheads, it reportedly has a range of up to 5,000 kilometres (3,107 miles).
September 3, 2025 at 7:22 AM
DF-26D Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile
The People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force has unveiled its new DF-26D, a variant of the DF-26 intermediate-range ballistic missile. Capable of carrying both nuclear and conventional warheads, it reportedly has a range of up to 5,000 kilometres (3,107 miles).
The People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force has unveiled its new DF-26D, a variant of the DF-26 intermediate-range ballistic missile. Capable of carrying both nuclear and conventional warheads, it reportedly has a range of up to 5,000 kilometres (3,107 miles).
Army and Navy Drones on Display 🚀⚓️
For the first time, both the army and navy are showcasing advanced unmanned systems.
The army’s unmanned systems feature reconnaissance-strike and assault vehicles that can perform diverse battlefield tasks.
For the first time, both the army and navy are showcasing advanced unmanned systems.
The army’s unmanned systems feature reconnaissance-strike and assault vehicles that can perform diverse battlefield tasks.
September 3, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Army and Navy Drones on Display 🚀⚓️
For the first time, both the army and navy are showcasing advanced unmanned systems.
The army’s unmanned systems feature reconnaissance-strike and assault vehicles that can perform diverse battlefield tasks.
For the first time, both the army and navy are showcasing advanced unmanned systems.
The army’s unmanned systems feature reconnaissance-strike and assault vehicles that can perform diverse battlefield tasks.
China’s hypersonic anti-ship missiles were showcased in Wednesday’s V-Day parade at Tian’anmen Square in Beijing. 🚀🇨🇳
The formation included the YingJi-19, YingJi-17, YingJi-20, and YingJi-15 missiles.
These advanced weapons are designed to deliver unmatched capability against hostile naval fleets.
The formation included the YingJi-19, YingJi-17, YingJi-20, and YingJi-15 missiles.
These advanced weapons are designed to deliver unmatched capability against hostile naval fleets.
September 3, 2025 at 7:05 AM
China’s hypersonic anti-ship missiles were showcased in Wednesday’s V-Day parade at Tian’anmen Square in Beijing. 🚀🇨🇳
The formation included the YingJi-19, YingJi-17, YingJi-20, and YingJi-15 missiles.
These advanced weapons are designed to deliver unmatched capability against hostile naval fleets.
The formation included the YingJi-19, YingJi-17, YingJi-20, and YingJi-15 missiles.
These advanced weapons are designed to deliver unmatched capability against hostile naval fleets.
A New Era — A New Power in Warfare
Equipped with cutting-edge technology and autonomous systems, these drones represent the new age of warfare.
In modern battlefields, their role is proving to be decisive.
Equipped with cutting-edge technology and autonomous systems, these drones represent the new age of warfare.
In modern battlefields, their role is proving to be decisive.
September 3, 2025 at 6:53 AM
A New Era — A New Power in Warfare
Equipped with cutting-edge technology and autonomous systems, these drones represent the new age of warfare.
In modern battlefields, their role is proving to be decisive.
Equipped with cutting-edge technology and autonomous systems, these drones represent the new age of warfare.
In modern battlefields, their role is proving to be decisive.
HQ-29 & HQ-19 Anti Ballistic Missile Systems on display during the Military Parade.
September 3, 2025 at 6:40 AM
HQ-29 & HQ-19 Anti Ballistic Missile Systems on display during the Military Parade.
🇹🇷ASELSAN brings 50 years of engineering excellence to naval defense. Latest maritime technologies ready for deployment:
✅ GÖKSUR 100-N VLS
✅ DERİNGÖZ 100L/300
✅ CENK 350-N
✅ IDENTIFFY SSR-850
#IDEF25 #NavalDefense #aselsan
✅ GÖKSUR 100-N VLS
✅ DERİNGÖZ 100L/300
✅ CENK 350-N
✅ IDENTIFFY SSR-850
#IDEF25 #NavalDefense #aselsan
September 3, 2025 at 6:37 AM
🇹🇷ASELSAN brings 50 years of engineering excellence to naval defense. Latest maritime technologies ready for deployment:
✅ GÖKSUR 100-N VLS
✅ DERİNGÖZ 100L/300
✅ CENK 350-N
✅ IDENTIFFY SSR-850
#IDEF25 #NavalDefense #aselsan
✅ GÖKSUR 100-N VLS
✅ DERİNGÖZ 100L/300
✅ CENK 350-N
✅ IDENTIFFY SSR-850
#IDEF25 #NavalDefense #aselsan
DF-5C, with its three sections carried on separate vehicles, is truly a formidable strategic weapon.
September 3, 2025 at 6:35 AM
DF-5C, with its three sections carried on separate vehicles, is truly a formidable strategic weapon.
Twin-seat J-20S has now been spotted in action.
This latest variant of China’s 5th-generation stealth fighter can serve as a command platform to control loyal wingman drones in air combat.
This latest variant of China’s 5th-generation stealth fighter can serve as a command platform to control loyal wingman drones in air combat.
September 3, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Twin-seat J-20S has now been spotted in action.
This latest variant of China’s 5th-generation stealth fighter can serve as a command platform to control loyal wingman drones in air combat.
This latest variant of China’s 5th-generation stealth fighter can serve as a command platform to control loyal wingman drones in air combat.
JL-1 Air Launched Ballistic Missile that can be launched from H-6 Bomber.
September 3, 2025 at 6:11 AM
JL-1 Air Launched Ballistic Missile that can be launched from H-6 Bomber.
PLAN Carrier Borne J-35 & KJ-600.
September 3, 2025 at 6:09 AM
PLAN Carrier Borne J-35 & KJ-600.
Rare close-up of the PLAN J-35 on the ground.
September 3, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Rare close-up of the PLAN J-35 on the ground.
PLAN 093 J-35 in Action.
September 3, 2025 at 5:47 AM
PLAN 093 J-35 in Action.
First public appearance of the Chinese DF-61 ICBM.
September 3, 2025 at 5:43 AM
First public appearance of the Chinese DF-61 ICBM.
PLA ROCKET FORCE.
September 3, 2025 at 5:38 AM
PLA ROCKET FORCE.
PLAN YJ-17 Hypersonic Missile System.
September 3, 2025 at 5:35 AM
PLAN YJ-17 Hypersonic Missile System.
The underwater weapons formation, organized around a naval unit, showcases autonomous detection and three-dimensional strike capabilities:
📌 Light Torpedo
📌 Assisted-Flight Torpedo
📌 Heavy Torpedo
📌 Special Mine
These systems enable strikes against both surface ships & underwater targets.
📌 Light Torpedo
📌 Assisted-Flight Torpedo
📌 Heavy Torpedo
📌 Special Mine
These systems enable strikes against both surface ships & underwater targets.
September 3, 2025 at 5:25 AM
The underwater weapons formation, organized around a naval unit, showcases autonomous detection and three-dimensional strike capabilities:
📌 Light Torpedo
📌 Assisted-Flight Torpedo
📌 Heavy Torpedo
📌 Special Mine
These systems enable strikes against both surface ships & underwater targets.
📌 Light Torpedo
📌 Assisted-Flight Torpedo
📌 Heavy Torpedo
📌 Special Mine
These systems enable strikes against both surface ships & underwater targets.
A spectacular glimpse of China’s air formation ✈️🇨🇳
September 3, 2025 at 5:24 AM
A spectacular glimpse of China’s air formation ✈️🇨🇳
Type 191 Modular Rocket Launch System.
September 3, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Type 191 Modular Rocket Launch System.
The incident with a U.S. Air Force F-35A jet at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska last January was due to hydraulic fluid in the landing gear being contaminated with water, freezing and causing system issues. This was detailed in a declassified report by the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF).
August 28, 2025 at 12:58 PM
The incident with a U.S. Air Force F-35A jet at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska last January was due to hydraulic fluid in the landing gear being contaminated with water, freezing and causing system issues. This was detailed in a declassified report by the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF).
A report from the German Ministry of Defense indicates that France is hindering the progression of the FCAS sixth-generation fighter jet to its subsequent phase. Reuters has noted that France insists on the project being exclusively overseen by the German Ministry of Defense.
August 28, 2025 at 12:57 PM
A report from the German Ministry of Defense indicates that France is hindering the progression of the FCAS sixth-generation fighter jet to its subsequent phase. Reuters has noted that France insists on the project being exclusively overseen by the German Ministry of Defense.