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The National Interest on MSN16h
The F-4 Phantom Was First Built in 1958. Why Does Iran Still Fly It?
Iran’s Cold War-era F-4 fleet performed effectively during the war with Iraq, and Tehran has since invested heavily in ...
The Asia Live16h
China’s J-10C May Transform Iran’s Aging Air Force: How the “Vigorous Dragon” Could Redefine Middle East’s Aerial Chessboard
The mere prospect of the Islamic Republic of Iran acquiring China’s advanced J-10C “Vigorous Dragon” fighter jet has sent ...
The evolution of fighter jets from F-16 to Rafale, F-35: A generational breakdown
Each new generation of fighter aircraft has introduced critical upgrades in speed, versatility, and digital systems. The ...
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Iran Decides To Buy Chinese Fighter Jets Instead Of Russian Ones
Iran has stepped up talks with China to buy Chengdu J-10C multi-role fighter jets after heavy losses in the 12-day war with Israel and the US, Khorasan writes. Tehran intends to modernize its Air ...
KAI secures second W2.4tr KF-21 deal with Korea’s defense agency
Korea Aerospace Industries has signed an additional KF-21 supply agreement worth 2.39 trillion won ($1.76 billion), selling ...
Modern Engineering Marvels on MSN4d
How Iran’s F-4 Phantom Fleet Survives Sanctions and Outlasts Modern Rivals Through Engineering Ingenuity
The Phantom still can carry a punch as a bomber,” noted Business Insider in 2014, referencing an aircraft that took to the skies for the first time in 1958. But in 2025, the McDonnell Douglas F-4 ...
The Asia Live5d
Shadow Over the Skies: How F-22 Raptor Silently Shocked Iran and Reinforced America’s Air Superiority
Since its inception, the F-22 Raptor has been shrouded in mystery, prestige, and unparalleled performance. Designed to ensure ...