Category: Defence Blog

China’s next-gen fighter-bomber takes to the skies

By Dylan Malyasov China has reportedly conducted the maiden flight of its next-generation tactical fighter-bomber, designed to replace the aging Xian JH-7. Images circulating on Chinese social media platform Weibo on December 26 appear to show the advanced twin-engine aircraft in flight. The aircraft, still unnamed, is expected to fill a critical gap in the […]

Robot uprising? Russian drone misfires at demo

By Dylan Malyasov Concerns over the reliability of Russia’s military robotics programs are growing after a recent incident involving a demining robot nearly crushed its own operator. Footage shared on Telegram earlier this week, dated early 2024, shows the “Chelnok” demining robot reversing uncontrollably during a public demonstration. The drone, developed by Kurgan-based LLC “MobiDick,” […]