by Dr. Aziz Erdogan* | Oct 26, 2020 | Commentary
Background New photos of China’s second stealth aircraft, have been posted on Chinese media since May 2020; first photos had appeared in May 2018. It appears to be an improved version with some modifications to its aerodynamic design, just like the prototype...
by Dr. Aziz Erdogan* | Oct 11, 2020 | Commentary, Modern Air & Space Power
Background On 1 October 2019, J-20 was among high-profile flyovers conducted by the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) with J-16 and J-10C advanced fourth-generation fighters armed with the latest air-to-air missiles (AAMs), during a major military...
by Dr. Aziz Erdogan* | Sep 25, 2020 | Commentary
The Zhuhai Airshow to be conducted in November 2020 is expected to become a venue to promote a positive image of China by showcasing its success in pandemic control. China will unveil its new stealth bomber as a way of proving the coronavirus pandemic has not affected...
by Dr. Aziz Erdogan* | May 7, 2020 | Commentary, Modern Air & Space Power, Political & Hybrid Warfare
Background In September 2015, the Poseidon program became public for the first time, when the Russian state television “accidentally” showed a picture of Poseidon, nuclear-powered submarine drone, also known as unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) or...
by Dr. Aziz Erdogan* | Mar 12, 2020 | Commentary, Modern Air & Space Power, Political & Hybrid Warfare
Recent Developments Russia is developing six “NextGen” missile systems; however, some of them are currently suffering from “childhood illnesses”. One of those is Tsirkon (3M22 Zirkon) according to the Chief Admiral of Russian Navy. Admiral Nikolai...