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The latest addition to China’s growing family of Shenyang J-15 carrier-based fighter series, the J-15DT electronic warfare version, appears to have entered operational service. Crucially, this electronic attack Flanker is equipped for operations aboard catapult-equipped aircraft carriers like the Fujian, which recently began to host fixed-wing aircraft trials. Progress with the J-15DT points not only to China’s the scope of carrier aviation ambitions, but the growing focus on catapult assisted takeoff but arrested recovery (CATOBAR) operations, which offer many advantages.

Unveiling China’s Latest J-15DT: Advanced Carrier-Based Electronic Warfare Aircraft Revealed

Introduction to the DD Newsletter The DD Newsletter provides weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. In this edition, we will be discussing the latest addition to China’s growing family of Shenyang J-15 carrier-based fighter series, the J-15DT electronic warfare version. The J-15DT Electronic Warfare Version A […]

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A fuel venting issue has emerged in some of the U.S. Air Force's new F-15EX Eagle II fighters, which has reportedly left them sidelined.

Boeing F-15EX Fighter Jet Faces Fuel Venting Issues: Latest Updates on Testing and Fixes

The DD Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. A fuel venting issue has emerged in some of the U.S. Air Force’s new F-15EX Eagle II fighters, which has reportedly left them sidelined. The root cause remains under investigation, but manufacturer Boeing is already testing multiple

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Gloster Meteor Fighters in World War II

The Gloster Meteor was a British fighter aircraft that played a significant role in World War II, particularly during the latter stages of the conflict. Developed by the Gloster Aircraft Company, the Meteor was the first operational jet fighter used by the Allied forces. The aircraft’s design and development were influenced by the British Government’s

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Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has provided us with a look at the future, stealthier version of its KF-21 fighter, which is now known as the KF-21EX. Concept artwork of the refined version of the jet has been released, with internal weapons carriage being its distinguishing feature. This is part of an effort to make the KF-21 more survivable in the face of ever more capable air defense systems, although the resulting aircraft will not offer the same level of low observability as the F-35, which is also operated by South Korea.

Revolutionizing Air Power: South Korea’s KF-21 Fighter Jet Gets Major Stealth Upgrade with Internal Weapons Bays

Introduction to the DD Newsletter The DD Newsletter provides weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) Unveils the KF-21EX Fighter Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has released a concept artwork of the refined version of its KF-21 fighter, now known as the KF-21EX. The

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Messerschmitt Me 262 World War IIs Most Advanced Fighter

Design and Development The Messerschmitt Me 262 was a German jet fighter aircraft developed during World War II. Designed by a team led by Willy Messerschmitt, the project began in 1938 as a private venture, with the aim of creating a high-speed, jet-powered fighter. The Me 262 was powered by a Junkers Jumo 004 turbojet

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Northrop Grumman has released a new rendering of a possible configuration for its submission for the U.S. Navy’s F/A-XX next-generation carrier-based combat jet. The program has long been even more secretive than the U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance jet, with only a handful of concept artworks previously released. In the meantime, the future of the Navy program is being increasingly questioned, with the service and Pentagon officials apparently at loggerheads about how best to proceed with it.

Unveiling the Future of Naval Aviation: Northrop Grumman’s F/A-XX Next-Gen Fighter Concept Revealed

Introduction to the DD Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Northrop Grumman’s F/A-XX Conceptual Rendering Northrop Grumman has published a conceptual rendering for its submission for the U.S. Navy’s F/A-XX next-generation carrier-based fighter. The company tells DD that this is the current official artwork associated

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Bizarre footage has emerged from Russia, showing what’s claimed to be part of an experiment to integrate a counter-uncrewed aerial system (CUAS) interceptor drone on a MiG-29 Fulcrum jet fighter. On closer inspection, the quadcopter drone is lashed to the fighter using zip ties and, even if that weren’t the case, the overall practicality of the solution is extremely questionable — to say the least.

Exposing Russia’s Bizarre MiG-29 Upgrade: The Controversial ‘Interceptor Drone’ Modification

Introduction to the DD Newsletter The DD Newsletter provides weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Bizarre Footage of a CUAS Interceptor Drone on a MiG-29 Fulcrum Bizarre footage has emerged from Russia, showing what is claimed to be part of an experiment to integrate a counter-uncrewed

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The Polish Ministry of Defense has signed a $3.8 billion contract to upgrade the country's 48 F-16C/D Block 52+ Viper fighters to the F-16V configuration.

Poland’s F-16 Fighter Jets: Upgrades to Unlock Unprecedented Airpower Capabilities

Introduction to the DD Newsletter The DD Newsletter provides weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Poland’s F-16 Upgrade Program The Polish Ministry of Defense has signed a $3.8 billion contract to upgrade the country’s 48 F-16C/D Block 52+ Viper fighters to the F-16V configuration. This upgrade

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A backseat passenger on an Air National Guard F-15 accidentally ejected while on the ground.

F-15 Fighter Jet Ride-Along Passenger’s Shocking Ejection: Miraculous Survival Story Unfolds

Introduction to the DD Newsletter The DD Newsletter offers weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Recent Incident Involving the 104th Fighter Wing A backseat passenger in an F-15D Eagle belonging to the 104th Fighter Wing appears to have accidentally ejected from the aircraft while it was

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