Aviation and space news
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August 3, 2026
With the release of a new video on its state channels, China's Army revealed a column of at least six launchers equipped with DF-17 hypersonic missiles, which analysts…
The $820 million Office of Strategic Capital loan funds components for Group 1 and Group 2 military aircraft. Drone Dominance Phase II bars Chinese motors this month, the FCC carve-outs keeping…
Somon Air added the Central Asian country's first 737 MAX to serve high-demand routes.
Somon Air takes delivery of the first 737 MAX in the Central Asian country to serve high-demand routes.
Burying the bomb deep inside the asteroid, rather than detonating it on impact, could multiply the deflection needed to save Earth—if the theory survives real-world testing. The post Chinese rocket…
Beijing's asteroid-deflection blueprint promises to outpace NASA's proven success—if China can turn plans into practice. The post China has detailed a plan for its first asteroid-deflection test, a…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Pakistani television host and journalist Aftab Iqbal has made a striking claim on his programme: that Pakistan... The post Pakistani Journalists…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The digital and automated transformation of modern warfare has reached a new threshold as the Chinese People’s... The post Swarm and Strike: PLA…
Charter rates for modern car-carriers are moving towards the $100,000 a day mark again – powered by rising demand for Chinese electric vehicle exports. While VesselsValue shows average charter rates…
Liebherr-Aerospace has commenced construction of a new manufacturing facility in Shanghai, marking a significant investment in its China operations. The new facility will expand the company’s local…
In a series of evaluations aboard its most modern amphibious assault unit, the Chinese Navy recently carried out tests with the electromagnetic catapult of the Type 076 Sichuan. The…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The future of mechanized warfare has taken a grimly cinematic turn as the Chinese People’s Liberation Army... The post Hound of War: PLA Navy…
August 2, 2026
The US Air Force is evaluating a concept that could revolutionize military aviation in coming decades. Researchers at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) are studying the feasibility…
Lufthansa (LH) was forced to return one of its long-haul flights to Munich Airport (MUC) after the crew identified a technical issue involving the aircraft's cabin pressurization system shortly…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. In any hypothetical large-scale conflict between India and China, the battlefield would extend far beyond the Himalayan... The post The Malacca…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Members of the Indian diaspora in China raised concerns over abusive anti-India content on Chinese social media,... The post Indian diaspora in…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The cross-border trade between India and China through Shipki La, known as the ancient silk route joining... The post India-China border trade via…
August 1, 2026
Reuters obtained the internal file on Volkswagen's failed V.MO air taxi. No ban touched it and no trade restriction blocked it. VW lost a footrace, and the infrastructure gap behind that loss is the…
A Lufthansa long-haul service bound for Beijing was forced to return to Munich Airport after the flight crew encountered a tech issue issue shortly after departure. MUNICH — Lufthansa flight LH722…
Genetic ancestry can contradict appearance so sharply that even experts initially dismissed the evidence as impossible. The post When scientists first uncovered the ancient mummies of western China…
HELSINKI — China sent a new pair of secretive satellites into a programmatically new orbit Wednesday, while also upgrading its on-orbit communications relay capabilities. A Long March 6A rocket…
Iran is expected to receive its first shipment of Chinese-made shoulder-fired air defense missile systems within weeks as it seeks... Read More »
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. A set of unverified claims circulating within Pakistani defence circles has sparked speculation about whether foreign intelligence... The post…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India’s reported interest in joining a European sixth-generation fighter programme—whether the UK, Japan and Italy-led Global Combat... The post…
July 31, 2026
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COMAC completed the first flight of its C919-600 last Wednesday, a shortened, high-altitude version of the C919. COMAC has 40 firm orders
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Tesla had already reportedly prepped for the idea in the event that Beijing invades Taiwan.
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. China’s unveiling of what it describes as sixth-generation fighter aircraft has generated considerable attention across the global... The post IAF…
Chinese researchers built a laser receiver that converts light and waste heat into electricity at 38.49% efficiency, enough to spin a drone propeller.
Cosco Shipping is showing its support for the Hainan free-trade port by setting up a subsidiary on China’s southernmost island. Incorporated with capital of CNY300m ($44.4m), Hainan Cosco Shipping…
Anta Scaffolding has been appointed to carry out part of the scaffolding works for the first phase of the expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai. The China-based company has joined…
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