Two US Navy aircraft, including an F/A-18F Super Hornet, crashed into the South China Sea in separate incidents on Sunday. There have been no reports of fatalities. The first crash involved an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, which “went down in the waters of the South China Sea while conducting routine operations from the aircraft carrier […] The post US Navy’s F/A-18F Super Hornet, MH-60R Sea Hawk Helicopter Crash Into South China Sea; All Crew Rescued appeared first on EURASIAN TIMES.| EURASIAN TIMES
US warship USS Gravely arrived in Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday for joint drills near the coast of Venezuela, as the Pentagon ratcheted up pressure on drug traffickers and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The USS Gravely, whose upcoming arrival was announced Thursday by the Trinidadian government, docked in the capital, Port of Spain. It is […] The post Amid U.S.-Venezuela Tensions, US Navy Warship Arrives In Trinidad & Tobago As Trump Builds-Up Pressure On Maduro appeared first on EURA...| EURASIAN TIMES
Is the major Franco-German military project —the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter jet program, a next-generation fighter jet with a network of drones—in peril? This question is becoming increasingly relevant because of France’s current political instability, marked by repeated government collapses and a deeply divided parliament, on the one hand, and German leaders, including […] The post Is European €100 Billion, 6th-Gen Fighter Program Doomed? Can FCAS Survive France’s ...| EURASIAN TIMES
On Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the successful completion of the final test for the Burevestnik, a nuclear-powered cruise missile with a range of up to 14,000 kilometers (8,700 miles). “The decisive tests are now complete,” Putin stated in a Kremlin-released video during a meeting with military officials. Describing the Burevestnik as a “unique […] The post Russia Fires World’s 1st Nuke-Powered Cruise Missile, Burevestnik; Putin Calls It A Weapon “No One Else ...| EURASIAN TIMES
The world today is a much dangerous place than it was one decade ago. War has returned to Europe after seven and a half decades of peace, and many frozen conflicts are flaring again. The strategic restraint that even conflict-ridden countries had been following for decades has been broken. Apart from the Ukraine War, the […] The post 1st Asian Country To Arm NATO State With Tanks & Jets — S.Korea Aims To Emerge Top-4 Weapons Exporter; Can It Topple China? appeared first on EURASIAN TIMES.| EURASIAN TIMES
Embraer, the global aerospace leader, began a bold new chapter in the world’s fastest-growing aviation market, India, as it inaugurated its brand-new office at the prestigious WorldMark 4 building in Aerocity, New Delhi. With this visionary move, Embraer aims to participate in India’s aerospace and defence sector by partnering with the Indian industry. The ceremony […] The post C-390 For IAF? Why Brazil’s ‘Millennium’ Is A Hot Contender To Win India’s MTA Deal & Replace An-32, I...| EURASIAN TIMES
The US military build-up in the South Caribbean is about to see its biggest expansion, with the USS Gerald R. Ford called from the Mediterranean Sea. The deployment has triggered fears that the war on drug cartels can quickly turn into a war against Venezuela. Since August 2025, the US has launched a large-scale military […] The post Will Tomahawk Missiles Hit Venezuela Before Russia? Why Gerald R Ford CSG’s Deployment Should Worry Maduro? appeared first on EURASIAN TIMES.| EURASIAN TIMES
In a first, the Quad nations will come together for their first-ever joint air drill, Cope India 2025, to be hosted by India in November. There are speculations that IAF Rafale jets could participate in the aerial exercises. Simultaneously, the four nations – India, the US, Japan, and Australia – will also proceed with the […] The post IAF Rafale Jets That Pakistan Says It “Shot Down” With Tail Numbers BS-21, 22, 27 To Join Cope India 2025 Drills? Fact Check appeared first on EURA...| EURASIAN TIMES
China’s promotion of its cutting-edge fighter jets, including the J-10C and J-35, in international markets has already attracted significant attention. Now, Beijing is pushing its commercial aircraft, posing a direct competition to Boeing and Airbus. The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) is poised to make a debut at the Dubai Air Show in November […] The post After J-10C & J-35, China To Promote Another Aircraft In The Middle East; Can It Break US-EU Aviation Grip? appeared...| EURASIAN TIMES
The Pentagon has announced the deployment of an aircraft carrier strike group led by USS Gerald R Ford to combat drug-trafficking cartels while intensifying a U.S. military buildup near Venezuela. Sean Parnell, the Pentagon’s top spokesperson, announced: In support of the President’s directive to dismantle Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) and counter narco-terrorism in defense of the […] The post U.S. Deploys “World’s Biggest” Aircraft Carrier, Gerald R Ford To Caribbe...| EURASIAN TIMES
US President Donald Trump has once again suggested that the US military could begin conducting “land” operations in Venezuela, a move that has been seen by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as a precursor to an invasion. Incidentally, the increased US hostility comes at a time when Grenada, a small Caribbean country, is marking 42 years […] The post Will U.S. Launch Ops Urgent Fury 2.0? Trump’s Threats To Venezuela Brings Back Grenada Invasion Memories appeared first on EURASIAN TIMES.| EURASIAN TIMES
Ukraine’s allies are assembling in London on Friday, with President Volodymyr Zelensky and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pushing for more long-range missiles to be delivered to Kyiv. They are just one part of a rapidly developing arsenal being deployed on both sides of the front line, as the three-and-a-half-year war has reshaped the tools […] The post Tanks Obsolete, Missiles In Demand: Zelensky To Press Allies For Long-Range Missiles At London Meet appeared first on EURASIAN TIMES.| EURASIAN TIMES
Lockheed Martin’s F-35 is arguably the most popular aircraft. The fifth-generation fighter jet has already delivered over 1,200 units, and total program commitments exceed 3,000 aircraft across 20 nations. There are currently more F-35s in the world than all other fifth-generation fighter jets (F-22s, Su-57s, J-20s, and J-35s) combined. Not just that, at least eight […] The post How American Is F-35? Nearly 42% Built Abroad, Why U.S. Controls 100% Of The Stealth Fighter Aircraft? appeared...| EURASIAN TIMES
Since India’s Operation Sindoor in May this year, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has hogged the limelight. However, quietly in the shadows, the Indian Navy is spreading its fangs from the Mediterranean to the Indo-Pacific, in the process irking not only Pakistan, but a host of countries from Turkey to China. Since its independence in […] The post Indian Navy “Disturbing” Regional Peace? After Turkey, Chinese Experts Unhappy With Delhi’s Muscle Flexing appeared first on EURASIAN TIMES.| EURASIAN TIMES
A new, compact air-launched cruise missile intended for integration with the Korean KF-21 fighter was displayed at the Seoul International Aerospace & Defence Exhibition (ADEX) 2025. The new missile is named KASOM (Korean Advanced Stand Off Missile) and is being developed by Taurus Systems, a joint venture between MBDA Deutschland and Saab Bofors Dynamics, which has […] The post KF-21 Block-3 Fighter: Taurus Unveils New Missile For Internal Weapons Bay Of Stealth Jets; Know About – KASOM...| EURASIAN TIMES
Flight tracking data indicated that at least one US B-1B bomber operated over the Caribbean Sea near Venezuela’s coast on Thursday, marking the second US military aircraft demonstration in the region within a week. President Donald Trump later denied the bomber flight occurred, calling the reports “false,” despite data from Flightradar24 showing a B-1B approaching […] The post U.S. B-1B Bomber Spotted Near Venezuela’s Shores; President Maduro Says ‘No Crazy War, Please!’ appeare...| EURASIAN TIMES
Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to continue “dialogue” despite US counterpart Donald Trump shelving a summit, but pledged a potentially “overwhelming” response if Ukraine gets Tomahawk missiles. “Dialogue is always better than confrontation or any disputes, and especially war. We have always supported the continuation of dialogue,” Putin told journalists. But if Russia gets attacked […]| EURASIAN TIMES
In the customary annual press interaction ahead of 93rd Air Force Day, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh dwelt at length on the very successful “Operation Sindoor” and the capability-building plans of the Indian Air Force (IAF). After the retirement of the MiG-21 fleet, the IAF is down to 29 squadrons. The first LCA Mk1A has […]| EURASIAN TIMES
India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A took its maiden flight from HAL’s Nashik facility today (October 17). These aircraft will replace Soviet-origin MiG-21 fighter jets, retired by the Indian Air Force (IAF) last month. The IAF is expected to receive its first Tejas Mk1A aircraft by the end of October. Meanwhile, India is […]| EURASIAN TIMES
Following the India-Pakistan conflict in May this year, China was upbeat about the export potential of its J-10CE fighter jets, which were marketed as ‘Rafale Killers’. Beijing was hopeful of finally getting a slice of the lucrative fighter jet export market, estimated at around USD 50 billion annually. Despite Chinese jets costing less than half […]| EURASIAN TIMES
After a decade-long dry spell, it is raining orders for Saab Gripen-E multi-role fighter jets. After Sweden, Thailand, and Colombia, now war-torn Ukraine has taken the first step toward procuring these cutting-edge fighter jets. If all goes according to plan, Kyiv could become the biggest operator of the Gripen-E aircraft. On October 22, the Swedish […] The post “Clear Edge” Over Sukhoi Fighters! Why Gripen-E Jets For Ukraine Could Give ‘Cold Sweat’ To Russian Military appeared firs...| EURASIAN TIMES
Lockheed Martin will conduct an on-orbit demonstration of at least one space-based interceptor design for the much-anticipated “Golden Dome” project by 2028, the company’s CEO said during a quarterly earnings call. The Golden Dome is a proposed multi-layer missile defense system designed to detect, track, and destroy various foreign threats, including ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise […] The post Golden Dome’s 1st Strike From Orbit? Lockheed To Test Space-Based Anti-Missile Inter...| EURASIAN TIMES
Ahead of Donald Trump’s Asia visit, North Korea announced on Thursday that it successfully tested a “cutting-edge” hypersonic missile system designed to boost its defenses. South Korea’s military detected the launch on Wednesday — Pyongyang’s first such test in months. The timing is notable: it comes one week before global leaders, including U.S. President Donald […] The post North Korea Fires Hypersonic Missile Ahead Of Donald Trump’s Asia Visit; What Is Kim Jong-Un Thinking?...| EURASIAN TIMES
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh — the National Volunteer Organisation, or RSS — marked its 100th anniversary this month with a grand ceremony at its headquarters in Nagpur. AFP was one of a handful of foreign media outlets granted rare access to the group, which forms the ideological and organisational backbone of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s […] The post India’s RSS Marks 100 Years! Inside Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh — The Legion Of Hindu Nationalists appeared first on EURASIAN...| EURASIAN TIMES
On the night of October 22, Russian forces launched a massive attack against Ukraine’s electrical power generation infrastructure in the Kyiv, Poltava, Zaporizhzhya, Odesa, Cherkasy, and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts. The targets reportedly included: 1. TEP-4, TEP-5, and TEP-6 in Kyiv; 2. Kanivska Hydroelectric Power Plant in Cherkasy Oblast; 3. Kremenchuk Hydroelectric Power Plant in Poltava Oblast; […] The post Ukraine’s Nuclear Reactors “Face The Heat”; Relentless Russian Strikes Aim Fo...| EURASIAN TIMES
Six years after Brazil took delivery of the Gripen E fighter jet, the Swedish Air Force has finally received its first domestically produced 4.5-generation Gripen E aircraft. This perhaps marks the first instance in global aviation history when a client nation acquired aircraft well ahead of the country that developed it. The first Gripen E […] The post “Rare Feat” For Gripen-E Fighter? Bigger, Smarter, AI-Ready Jet Gets Delivered To Sweden 6 Years After Its Client State appeared first ...| EURASIAN TIMES
Sweden is pushing ahead with its indigenous next-generation fighter jet program, in line with its tradition of self-reliance. The Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) recently awarded Saab $276 million contract for conceptual studies for the next-generation fighter aircraft that will take place from 2025 to 2027. The contract includes conceptual studies of manned and unmanned […] The post After JAS-39 Gripen, Sweden Pushes Its Next-Generation Fighter Program; Awards Saab $276 Milli...| EURASIAN TIMES
Imagine a thunderclap that travels three times the speed of sound. Now, imagine that a thunderclap can be directed with a surgeon’s precision, striking a target 800 km away before the enemy can even register the launch. This is not science fiction; this is the reality of the extended-range BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, India’s undisputed […] The post One Meter CEP, Zero Reaction Time! Meet BrahMos 800 — A Missile Made In India & Feared In Pakistan: OP-ED appeared first on EURASIA...| EURASIAN TIMES
OPED By Shay Gal Last week, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, inaugurating a new BrahMos line, cast Op Sindoor as a preview of scalable Indian strike power. JeM-linked arrests show sustained counter-terror pressure; Pakistan’s generals offered rhetoric, not accountability. May’s strikes now read as a visible doctrine, not a one-off. By linking BrahMos expansion to […]| EURASIAN TIMES
F-16 Fighter Jets: US' plan to stall the influence of China could end India's plan to sell LCA Tejas to Argentina. End of JF-17 aircraft...| EURASIAN TIMES
Among the many lessons that the four-year-old war in Ukraine has provided, one is that even the simplest of weapons, such as the shotgun, can play a meaningful and effective role on the modern battlefield. It is emerging as a practical and cost-effective countermeasure against one of the most difficult threats facing soldiers today: small, […]| EURASIAN TIMES
Imagine this: It’s a crisp dawn over the Thar Desert, the kind where the sun bleeds orange into the horizon like spilled saffron. High above, two ghosts of modern warfare streak through the ether—an Indian Rafale, sleek and French-forged, locked in a deadly tango with a Pakistani F-16, its wings whispering death. The Rafale’s pilot, […]| EURASIAN TIMES
As the US-China rivalry heats up, Beijing has made yet another attempt to woo countries in the US backyard by projecting itself as the defender of the multilateral order, and unveiling a US$9.2 billion credit line and infrastructure investment fund for Latin American and Caribbean countries. The credit line was unveiled on May 13 at […]| EURASIAN TIMES
The US Think Tank community is in shock as a renowned foreign policy scholar, defense strategist, and senior US adviser, Ashley J Tellis, has been arrested and charged with unlawfully retaining classified national defense information. According to the FBI, Tellis, 64, may have passed classified documents to officials of the People’s Republic of China on […]| EURASIAN TIMES
Has the idea of theaterisation of Indian forces, now nearly five years old, gone on hold? This question assumes significance given the reported resistance from the Indian Air Force (IAF) to the idea and the relative silence on the subject in recent months by India’s top political leadership. Both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence […]| EURASIAN TIMES
If anything, Russia’s latest test-firing of supersonic missiles from nuclear submarines in the North Pacific implies that Moscow seems to have learnt bitter lessons from the Kursk tragedy of August 12, 2000. On that fateful day, the Russian nuclear submarine Kursk, while on a naval exercise inside the Arctic Circle, sank to the bottom of […]| EURASIAN TIMES
Commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on 21 December 1984, AP Singh PVSM AVSM took over as the 28th Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) on 30th September 2024. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Defence Services Staff College, and National Defence College. He is a Qualified Flying […]| EURASIAN TIMES
The 87-hour war between India and Pakistan in May has yielded a treasure trove of information on Chinese weapons. India laid its hands on an intact Chinese Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) PL-15E, and now its premier defense research organisation is unravelling its secrets. Media reports claim that India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation […]| EURASIAN TIMES
With US Navy warships roaring off Venezuela’s coast, President Nicolas Maduro said on Saturday that a plan to defend against “American threats” is now complete. Washington accuses Maduro of heading a drug cartel and has deployed significant military assets — including stealth warplanes and several US Navy ships — as part of what it says […]| EURASIAN TIMES
A new ranking by the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA) has surprised everyone by ranking India above China in terms of air power. While it is heartening to see the Indian Air Force ranked above China, New Delhi must not get carried away. This is even more important given that India and China are […]| EURASIAN TIMES
If anything, the just-concluded visit of Canadian foreign minister Anita Anand to India suggests that India and Canada have decided “to restore stability in the relationship” by drawing a “new road map”. And in this road map, it seems that more than the factor of the Indian diaspora that has both good and ugly features, […]| EURASIAN TIMES
China has called upon Japan to reflect on and learn from its history, an unusual reference to Japanese Imperialism and aggression during the Second World War, while fiercely opposing a potential transfer of second-hand Japanese Abukuma-class destroyers to the Philippines. Japan has been considering the transfer of second-hand Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Abukuma-class destroyer escorts […]| EURASIAN TIMES
Seven Pakistani soldiers were killed in a suicide attack near the Afghanistan border on Friday, Reuters reported, citing Pakistani security officials. The soldiers were killed in an attack by militants on a Pakistani military camp in north Waziristan, which also left 13 injured, Reuters reported. While one militant rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the boundary […]| EURASIAN TIMES
Indonesia may be poised to acquire three cutting-edge weapons systems from China, including a multi-role fighter aircraft (J-10), a missile boat, and an anti-ship missile. The development comes as Jakarta, under President Prabowo Subianto, has kicked off an aggressive push to modernize its military to combat challenges. “The world is full of uncertainty, and even if […]| EURASIAN TIMES
The United States reportedly deployed three B-52 strategic bombers near Venezuela amid heightened tensions triggered by US military activity in the South Caribbean. Three B-52s, designated BUNNY01, BUNNY02, and BUNNY03, were seen flying in international airspace off the coast of Venezuela. Following that, the bombers flew eastward to a section of international airspace in what Venezuela […]| EURASIAN TIMES
In a strategic collaboration, a US-based defense firm will overhaul and upgrade the ageing Soviet-vintage MiG-29 fighter jets flying with the Indian Air Force. The defense firm has signed an agreement with the Indian company Reliance Defence to support India’s growing Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) requirements. The agreement encompasses providing MRO support across various […]| EURASIAN TIMES
Apropos of an unconfirmed news report suggesting that India may procure stealth fighters from an allied nation to meet the IAF’s immediate requirements: While the report lacks supporting evidence, it appears credible—because it makes logical sense. However, logic is not widely seen as the driving force behind decision-making in India’s Ministry of Defence. In recent […]| EURASIAN TIMES
US President Donald Trump warned Russia on Monday that he will impose “very severe” tariffs against Moscow’s remaining trade partners if it doesn’t resolve its war in Ukraine within 50 days. “We’re going to be doing secondary tariffs. If we don’t have a deal in 50 days, it’s very simple. And they’ll be at 100 […]| EURASIAN TIMES
The United States scored a significant victory when it convinced Argentina to buy second-hand F-16 jets from Denmark over the brand new JF-17 Block III aircraft co-produced by China and Pakistan. Now, Washington seems to be going after a space observation centre set up by Beijing in the country. US President Donald Trump told Argentine […]| EURASIAN TIMES
In a new headache for India, China has boosted its air power near the contested Line of Actual Control (LAC). Following the deployment of fifth-generation J-20 fighter jets, Beijing has now reportedly deployed its stealthy flying-wing uncrewed combat air vehicles (UCAV), the GJ-11 Sharp Sword, near the border with India’s Sikkim. Worryingly, the stealthy GJ-11 […]| EURASIAN TIMES
North Korea flaunted its “most powerful” intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), Hwasong-20, at a military parade attended by top officials from Russia and China. The event to mark 80 years under the ruling Workers’ Party came as leader Kim Jong Un has been emboldened by the war in Ukraine, securing critical support from Russia after sending […]| EURASIAN TIMES
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A US Navy F-35 stealth aircraft crashed in California on Wednesday near Naval Air Station Lemoore, according to a Navy press statement. The pilot ejected safely. The cause of the crash is under investigation, the statement said, according to CNN. The stealth fighter was assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron VF-125, known as the “Rough Raiders,” […]| EURASIAN TIMES
American defense giant Lockheed Martin, which lost the closely-contested Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) contract to Boeing, could now upgrade its existing fifth-generation fighter—the F-35 Lightning II—with sixth-generation technology it developed for NGAD. Lockheed Martin received a rude shock on March 21 when US President Donald Trump announced that the sixth-generation crewed air-superiority fighter jet, dubbed the […]| EURASIAN TIMES
China’s two mysterious fighter jets broke cover in late 2024, throwing security mandarins across the world in a tizzy. In response, the Donald Trump administration finally unveiled the Next-Generation Air Dominance air superiority fighter F-47 at the White House on March 21. As the US strives to maintain its air superiority over China, it has […]| EURASIAN TIMES
Before their first permanent overseas deployment, the latest variant of the cutting-edge fighter jet, the F-15EX Eagle II, reached Kadena Air Base on Okinawa, Japan, for a visit. The first operational deployment of the Eagles in the Indo-Pacific has been made as the Taiwan Strait is turning into a potential flashpoint. The deployment comes at […]| EURASIAN TIMES
Both India and China have been attempting to “seize” the lucrative Latin American defense market. However, the two Asian giants will have to wait longer, as this region has traditionally been considered the US backyard. Earlier, Argentina decided to procure 24 used Danish F-16s after exploring the Indian LCA Tejas and Chinese JF-17 Thunder fighter […]| EURASIAN TIMES
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has profoundly altered Europe’s security landscape, compelling frontline NATO states to reassess their defense strategies. For Romania—a country that borders Ukraine, Moldova, and the Black Sea—the war has reinforced a long-standing belief: that credible deterrence must be matched by capable and modern air defense. Now, Romania is […]| EURASIAN TIMES
Analysis By Capt. Dilip Desmond It has been three days since the preliminary investigation report on flight AI 171 was published, rather conspicuously, at the penultimate hour on the 30th day following the unfortunate incident. While the report fails to specify the actual cause of the crash, it has planted vile insinuations in the minds […]| EURASIAN TIMES
On July 9, a SEPECAT Jaguar aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed near Churu in Rajasthan, killing two pilots. This was the third Jaguar accident this year, and overall, IAF’s fifth peacetime crash in 2025. A Jaguar fighter jet was lost in March, and another in April. Tragically, even during the April crash, […]| EURASIAN TIMES
With the exit of technocrat Elon Musk, the biggest detractor of the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters, former US Generals are advocating in Congress to buy more of these warplanes, along with restoring the funding of the E-7 Wedgetail Sentry Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&CS) program. The demand was made to the […]| EURASIAN TIMES
Are drones now becoming “No More Potent?” Has “The End of Drone Supremacy”, as reputed American strategic analyst Mark T. Kimmitt said recently, really begun? It may be a little premature to answer these questions, but the fact remains that counter-drone technology, also known as counter-UAS or C-UAS, to detect and/or intercept unmanned aircraft systems […]| EURASIAN TIMES
Nearly twenty years ago, there was a revolutionary breakthrough in combat aviation when the world’s first fifth-generation combat aircraft, the F-22 Raptor, was officially inducted into service with the US Air Force (USAF). Combining stealth, supercruise, advanced sensors, and network-centered capabilities, the F-22 Raptor defined fifth-generation characteristics and continues to do so even after two […]| EURASIAN TIMES
Su-57 vs F-35: Which Stealth fighter Is Best Suited For India? Does US aircraft or Russian jet makes best sense for India and its Air Force?| EURASIAN TIMES
Fresh salvos have been fired in the Elon Musk vs F-35 war even as the aircraft maker Lockheed Martin, after losing out on the contract to build the US Air Force’s 6th generation fighter jet, vowed to upgrade the 5th generation F-35 Lightning II with 6th generation technology. Tech czar Musk has never veiled his […]| EURASIAN TIMES
After building the world’s largest maritime fighting force, China has gained a 1.2 to 1 production rate advantage over the US in fighter jets. Together with modern fifth-generation combat aircraft and advanced ‘long-range’ air-to-air missiles, Beijing can prevent the US from achieving air superiority within the key first island chain, a top US Commander has […]| EURASIAN TIMES
The United States has made yet another verbal offer for the fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II stealth aircraft to India. This announcement comes just two months after President Donald Trump first offered the aircraft to India during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This time, however, the offer is more subtle, as it […]| EURASIAN TIMES
Ukraine secured two significant long-range missiles from its NATO allies in the last two years. These missiles enabled the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) to conduct long-range precision strikes inside Russia and shift the tactical dynamics of the war. The embattled country may now be poised to receive a third such game-changer weapon from a […]| EURASIAN TIMES