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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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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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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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The U.K. Royal Air Force F-35B stealth jet that was forced to make an emergency diversion to Japan last week is still there, the U.K. Ministry of Defense has told TWZ.

Stranded in Japan: UK’s F-35B Jet Awaits Crucial Spare Parts for Return to Flight

Introduction to the DD Newsletter The DD Newsletter provides weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. UK Royal Air Force F-35B Emergency Diversion to Japan A UK Royal Air Force F-35B stealth fighter was forced to make an emergency diversion to Japan due to an in-flight malfunction.

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Newly published footage shows an ADM-160 Miniature Air Launched Decoy (MALD) fitted to a Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 Flanker fighter. The video confirms that the store is used by both this and Ukraine’s MiG-29 Fulcrum jets and also that it is carried on the same specially adapted underwing pylon that is used for various Western-supplied guided munitions.

Ukraine Unveils Cutting-Edge ADM-160 MALD: A Game-Changing Air Launched Decoy System for Su-27 Fighter Jets

Introduction to the DD Newsletter The DD Newsletter provides weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. New Evidence of ADM-160 Miniature Air Launched Decoy Use by Ukraine Newly published footage shows an ADM-160 Miniature Air Launched Decoy (MALD) fitted to a Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 Flanker fighter.

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U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Daniel Cheever, commonly referred to as the service's "Air Boss," is still "eagerly awaiting" a new F/A-XX next-generation carrier-based fighter despite the uncertainty now swirling around that program.

US Navy’s Future Fighter Jet: Will the F/A-XX Next Generation Naval Fighter Take to the Skies?

Introduction to the DefenceDetective Newsletter The DefenceDetective Newsletter provides weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. In a recent interview, U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Daniel Cheever, also known as the service’s “Air Boss,” expressed his eagerness to acquire a new F/A-XX next-generation carrier-based fighter, despite the uncertainty

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