Far East

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The CH-7 Rainbow: China’s Stealth UCAV and the Future of Contested Airspace

Developed by the China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics (CAAA), the CH-7 "Rainbow" represents a significant leap in high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) unmanned combat aerial vehicles. First...

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Hsiung Feng III (HF-3): Taiwan’s Supersonic ‘Carrier Killer’

Developed by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST), the Hsiung Feng III (HF-3, or "Brave Wind III") is far more than a...

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The Type 12 SSM: Japan’s Standoff Strike Revolution

Produced by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, the Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile (SSM) has served as a reliable subsonic asset in Japan's coastal defense arsenal since its...

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The DF-26: China’s Dual-Threat ‘Guam Killer’ Reshaping the Pacific

Developed by the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF), the Dongfeng-26 (DF-26) is widely recognized as the linchpin of China’s formidable anti-access/area-denial (A2/AD) architecture. Earning...

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What is the KF-21 Boramae? South Korea’s 4.5-Generation Fighter Explained

The KAI KF-21 Boramae ("Fighting Hawk") is South Korea's indigenous 4.5-generation multirole fighter, developed by Korea Aerospace Industries with Indonesian partnership. The first prototype flew...

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What is the Hwasong-18? North Korea’s Solid-Fuel ICBM Explained

The Hwasong-18 is North Korea's first solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), first test-launched in April 2023. It marks a major technological leap for the Korean...

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What is GCAP? The Japan-UK-Italy Sixth-Generation Fighter Program Explained

The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) is a trilateral sixth-generation fighter project between Japan, the United Kingdom, and Italy, announced in December 2022. It merges...

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What is the Type 055 Destroyer? China’s Renhai-Class Cruiser Explained

The Type 055 destroyer, known to NATO as the Renhai-class cruiser, is the People's Liberation Army Navy's most powerful surface combatant. With a displacement of...