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A U.S. Air Force B-1B bomber, top second from left, and South Korean Air Force F-15K fighter jets, right bottom, conduct a joint aerial drill over the Korean Peninsula on Thursday.
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South Korea and the United States carry out a military exercise featuring B-1B bombers and fighter aircraft

The U.S. and South Korean armed forces carried out an aerial exercise featuring at least one U.S. B-1B bomber alongside several fighter jets, marking the first joint air force drill during President Donald Trump’s second term. According to Seoul’s Defense Ministry, the exercise included South Korean F-35 and F-15 fighter jets as well as American F-16s, although the exact number of aircraft was not disclosed. … Continue reading South Korea and the United States carry out a military exercise featuring B-1B bombers and fighter aircraft

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Leopard 2A8 tank now costs $30 million, similar to a used F-16 fighter jet

Austria is actively enhancing its armored capabilities, yet the financial implications of acquiring modern tanks are proving to be quite daunting. At present, the Austrian Army operates a single tank battalion, known as Panzerbataillon 14, which is equipped with 58 Leopard 2A4 tanks. Although these tanks remain effective in combat, they have undergone only minor upgrades, primarily in their electronic systems and turret mechanisms. To … Continue reading Leopard 2A8 tank now costs $30 million, similar to a used F-16 fighter jet

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China has charged Australia with intentional provocation in the South China Sea

China accused Australia on Friday of intentionally provoking tensions with a maritime patrol in the contested South China Sea earlier this week, claiming that Australia was disseminating “false narratives.” In contrast, Australia asserted that its actions were in compliance with international law. The incident involved a statement from Australia’s defense minister, who reported that a Chinese PLA J-16 jet released flares within 30 meters (100 … Continue reading China has charged Australia with intentional provocation in the South China Sea

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Chinese J-16s are currently conducting operations far into the South China Sea

Recent images of the Chinese J-16 fighter jet highlight China’s aspirations for supremacy in the South China Sea. While such images might typically lack intrigue, given that the J-16 is already familiar to Beijing’s adversaries, its deployment on the Xisha island chain signifies more than mere symbolism; it reflects a deliberate military strategy rooted in China’s ambitions. The recent stationing of Chinese J-16 fighter jets … Continue reading Chinese J-16s are currently conducting operations far into the South China Sea

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