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China Unveils J-35AE Export Stealth Fighter

China has publicly revealed the export version of its Shenyang J-35, designated the J-35AE, marking one of Beijing’s biggest attempts yet to compete in the global stealth fighter market. Footage shown on Chinese state media displayed the aircraft carrying markings from Aviation Industry Corporation of China rather than the Chinese Air Force, leading analysts to conclude the aircraft is intended for foreign customers rather than domestic service. The J-35AE is designed as a lower-cost alternative to Western stealth fighters like the F-35 Lightning II and is reportedly being strongly linked to possible future sales to Pakistan and other countries seeking fifth-generation capabilities without Western export restrictions. The rollout also reflects China’s broader effort to expand high-end military aircraft exports and challenge American and Russian dominance in the global fighter market.

u/cypress_oak — 1 day ago
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Germany unveils the newest Eurofighter variant

Germany's newest Eurofighter variant is the Tranche 5, developed in tandem with a specialized electronic warfare (EW) version called the Eurofighter EK. Berlin finalized a €3.75 billion contract for 20 new Tranche 5 jets, which will be built by Airbus in Manching, Germany, and are slated for delivery between 2031 and 2034.

u/cypress_oak — 1 day ago

Table showing known serial production Su-57s

(clarification: these are NOT all the serials, it's only the ones that have been found and identified. Table by George N. on twitter)

u/P_filippo3106 — 3 days ago
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Now THAT is a menacing look! 🦈🚁 The AH-1Z Viper showing off its aggressive shark-mouth nose art! 🔥

u/aviationstudy — 3 days ago
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Su-57D

We finally have a picture for the double seater variant of the Su-57

BORT number was unfortunately censored

u/P_filippo3106 — 5 days ago