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April 03, 2026
Defence
Iran’s Advanced Air Defense Systems Prove Effective: What We Know About the New Technology
The successful downing of a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle on April 3, 2026, demonstrates that Iran has air…
April 03, 2026
Defence
Search and Rescue Underway as US Airman Remains Missing in Iran
Hours after a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from RAF Lakenheath was shot down over Iran on April 3,…
April 03, 2026
Defence
F-15E Downing Marks Major Escalation in US-Iran Conflict
The geopolitical implications are profound. The U.S. has invested heavily in assertions of air superiority and the ability to dominate Iran's airspace. The successful downing of an F-15E, confirmed...
April 03, 2026
Defence
Why the F-15E Strike Eagle Matters: Capabilities of the Downed Fighter
The aircraft's capabilities include a maximum speed of Mach 2.5, a combat radius exceeding 500 nautical miles, and the ability to carry over 23,000 pounds of ordnance. As reported...
April 03, 2026
Defence
F-15E Strike Eagle Shot Down Over Iran: Here’s What We Know
This incident comes amid broader regional tensions, with Iran conducting retaliatory strikes against allied infrastructure in the region. Intelligence assessments indicate that approximately half of Iran's missile launchers remain...
April 02, 2026
Defence
‘A Million Things Could Go Wrong’: US Weighs Audacious Mission to Seize Iran’s Enriched Uranium
The Trump administration is reportedly weighing a ground operation to physically seize Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium — a mission experts say would be one of the most complex...
October 25, 2025
Defence
ISRO says 90% of Gaganyaan work complete, human mission set for 2027
ISRO plans to conduct three uncrewed test missions before launching the crewed mission in 2027, which will carry three astronauts into low-Earth orbit for three days.
October 24, 2025
Defence
Will fighter jets soon refuel each other mid-air using autonomous drone systems?
Equipped with precision navigation systems, sensors, and robotic refuelling arms, these drones can locate a receiving fighter jet, stabilise in formation, and transfer fuel automatically. Advanced AI algorithms manage...
October 23, 2025
Defence
Sweden offers to supply Up to 150 Gripen-E fighter jets to Ukraine in landmark NATO deal
The agreement, signed on Wednesday by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, is a letter of understanding, meaning the final cost, delivery timeline, and specific...
September 28, 2025
Defence
End of an Era: India retires its iconic MiG-21 fighter jet
On September 26th, 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will officially retire the last of its MiG-21 fighters, ending an extraordinary 62-year journey that…