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Key Points and Summary – Born to counter the F-15, Russia’s Su-27 became the template for a family of agile, long-range fighters—and it still...
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Key Points and Summary – RUSI’s new study argues Russia’s Sukhoi fighter lines—Su-30/Su-34/Su-35 and Su-57—remain vulnerable despite wartime output. -Second- and third-tier suppliers still...
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Key Points and Summary – China’s J-35 finally gives the PLA a carrier-borne stealth fighter, narrowing a long-standing gap with U.S. F-35B/C forces. -On...
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Key Points and Summary – Russia’s Su-35 “Super Flanker,” its top 4.5-generation fighter, has been making headlines for mixed reasons. One was reportedly shot...
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Key Points and Summary – The Sukhoi Su-35S is Russia’s primary high-end fighter, a heavily modernized 4.5-generation derivative of the Su-27 Flanker. -Designed as...
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Key Points and Summary – The Su-27 Flanker was born to counter the F-15 and restore Soviet confidence in air superiority. -After a difficult...
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Key Points and Summary – China’s massive military parade this week showcased an impressive air force, with around 100 fighters, including five 5th-generation stealth...
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Key Points and Summary – China acquired the advanced Su-27 fighter from a collapsing Soviet Union in a pivotal 1990 deal that reshaped its...
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Key Points and Summary – The Sukhoi Su-27 “Flanker” is one of the fastest and most maneuverable fighter jets ever built, capable of reaching...