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Could the Sukhoi Su-57 Be For Export? For China?

Could the Sukhoi Su-57 Be For Export? For China?

By Robert Farley
The prospect of the Su-57 for export seemed absurd a while ago, but that may be changing.

A First Look at the B-21, the Modernized American Stealth Bomber

A First Look at the B-21, the Modernized American Stealth Bomber

By Ankit Panda
The B-21 inherits the B-2’s design philosophy, with important changes.
Is China Rethinking the Shenyang J-31 Fighter?

Is China Rethinking the Shenyang J-31 Fighter?

By Robert Farley
The Chinese military has been lukewarm about the J-31, concerned that its performance did not merit domestic acquisition.

F-35 Brains in an F-22 Body: Thinking Through Japan's Next-Generation Fighter Options

F-35 Brains in an F-22 Body: Thinking Through Japan's Next-Generation Fighter Options

By Robert Farley
Getting there won't be easy, but an updated F-22 is, in theory, a formidable concept.

China's Fifth-Generation Stealth Fighter Is in Combat Service—But With Improved Fourth-Generation Engines

China's Fifth-Generation Stealth Fighter Is in Combat Service—But With Improved Fourth-Generation Engines

By Ankit Panda
The J-20 fighter is using an improved variant of the WS-10 engine in use on China's fourth-generation J-10 and J-11 fighters.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Can India and the United States Work Out the Kinks for a Fighter Production Deal?

Can India and the United States Work Out the Kinks for a Fighter Production Deal?

By Robert Farley
Will concern over technology transfer scuttle another aviation deal for India?

South Korean Air Force Receives New Bunker Busting Cruise Missiles

South Korean Air Force Receives New Bunker Busting Cruise Missiles

By Ankit Panda
South Korea's F-15K Slam Eagle fighters will have another card up their sleeve.
Japan's Fearsome World War II-Era 'Zero' Fighter Takes to the Skies

Japan's Fearsome World War II-Era 'Zero' Fighter Takes to the Skies

By Ankit Panda
Plus, U.S. officials revise their opinion on North Korea's nuclear test, India steps up cyber cooperation, and more. Links.

Meet Chengdu's Ace Fighter Designer

Meet Chengdu's Ace Fighter Designer

By Benjamin David Baker
Yang Wei might be an unfamiliar name to most observers, but his aircraft, and his underlying philosophy towards designing them, isn't.

Revealed: Why Sri Lanka Backed Off the Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Thunder

Revealed: Why Sri Lanka Backed Off the Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Thunder

By Ankit Panda
Did India play a part in scuttling a JF-17 deal between Sri Lanka and Pakistan?

A False Start for Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Thunder?

A False Start for Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Thunder?

By Benjamin David Baker
Malaysia publically declares that it is not considering the JF-17. How come?
Who Will Win Asia's Fifth-Generation Fighter Race?

Who Will Win Asia's Fifth-Generation Fighter Race?

By Benjamin David Baker
China, Japan, South Korea and India are all developing advanced aircraft. How and why is this happening?

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