Andy Burnham has appointed John Healey as UK Chancellor, an unexpected choice seen as a safe pair of hands to unite the Labour Party and manage the economy. Healey faces the challenge of funding Burnham's policy promises, including higher defence spending and public control of utilities, without raising key taxes or breaching borrowing rules.
The World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA) has ranked the Indian Air Force (IAF) third in its 2026 list, placing it ahead of China's People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). This marks the fifth time since 2022 the IAF has been ranked higher than the PLAAF.
The World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA) has ranked the Indian Air Force (IAF) third in its 2026 list, placing it ahead of China's People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). This marks the fifth time since 2022 that the IAF has been ranked higher than the PLAAF.
Taiwan reported 13 Chinese military aircraft sorties and 10 naval vessels operating around its waters on Wednesday. Nine aircraft crossed the median line into Taiwan's ADIZ. This follows Taiwan's recent combat readiness drills and China's assertion of sovereignty.
Nearly 10 Chinese and Russian military aircraft briefly entered and exited South Korea's Air Defense Identification Zone (KADIZ) during joint drills, prompting the deployment of South Korean Air Force jets.
South Korea's military reported that nearly 10 Chinese and Russian military aircraft briefly entered and exited the country's air defense identification zone (KADIZ) above its eastern and southern waters on Saturday. The aircraft, including bombers and fighter jets, did not violate South Korean airspace. This incident is believed to have occurred during joint air drills between China and Russia, marking the latest in a series of similar incursions since 2019.
Nearly 10 Chinese and Russian military aircraft briefly entered South Korea's air defense zone above the country's eastern and southern waters on Saturday. The South Korean military dispatched fighter jets in response, though the aircraft did not violate territorial airspace.
Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer plans to establish its first overseas production facility for military transport aircraft in India, potentially replicating its Sao Paulo unit. This move aims to create a comprehensive ecosystem, bolstering the 'Make-in-India' initiative and involving technology transfer.
Pakistan is accused of giving sanctuary to Iranian military aircraft, mirroring Iran's support for Pakistan during the 1971 India-Pakistan war. Pakistan denies the claims, while the US weighs military pressure on Iran, complicating Pakistan's delicate balancing act between China and the US.
US Senator Lindsey Graham has questioned Pakistan's credibility as a mediator in US-Iran negotiations, citing reports of Iranian military aircraft using Pakistani airbases.
Senator Lindsey Graham has questioned Pakistan's credibility as a mediator in US-Iran negotiations, citing reports of Iranian military aircraft using Pakistani bases. Pakistan denies these claims, stating aircraft were for diplomatic arrangements. Broader scrutiny of Pakistan's mediation role has emerged within the Trump administration due to stalled talks and Iran's response to peace proposals.
US Senator Lindsey Graham has publicly questioned Pakistan's credibility as a mediator in the ongoing US-Iran negotiations, citing reports of Iranian military aircraft using Pakistani airbases.
Pakistan reportedly sheltered Iranian military aircraft at its airbases, raising questions about its neutrality as a mediator in the US-Iran conflict. US officials cited in a CBS News report claim Iran moved planes, including a reconnaissance jet, to Pakistan's Nur Khan Air Base. A Pakistani official denied these allegations, calling them implausible.
Pakistan reportedly sheltered Iranian military aircraft at its airbases, raising questions about its neutrality as a mediator in the US-Iran conflict. US officials cited in a CBS News report claim Iran moved planes, including a reconnaissance jet, to Pakistan's Nur Khan Air Base. A Pakistani official denied these allegations, calling them implausible.
China’s state broadcaster has given a glimpse of the first export variant of the J-35A – the country’s second land-based fifth-generation fighter jet – with Pakistan the most likely recipient, according to reports and analysis. The CCTV clip featured during the “2026 May 1st International Labour Day ‘Heart to Heart’ Special Programme” shows a J-35A model bearing the serial number 001 rolling out of the hangar with the logo of China’s largest military aircraft manufacturer, Aviation Industry...
A Chinese university student has been charged with photographing US military aircraft at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska during a road trip. Tianrui Liang, 21, was arrested at JFK Airport on April 7 while attempting to return to Scotland after driving from Vancouver through Washington state to South Dakota and Nebraska.
A Chinese university student has been charged with unauthorised photography of US military aircraft in Nebraska during a road trip through several states, which included a stop at an air force base in South Dakota. Tianrui Liang, who is studying in Glasgow, was arrested at New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport on April 7 as he attempted to return to Scotland, court documents filed in the Eastern District of New York revealed. The 21-year-old has been charged with photographing defence...
