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Olli Pekka Suorsa

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Leaner, Meaner, More Networked: The Royal Thai Air Force’s Modernization Drive

Driven by lessons from the 2025 border clashes, the RTAF is organizing, training, and equipping a more capable and flexible force.

06.11.2026 7

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Trial by Fire: The 2025 Thai-Cambodian Border Clashes and the Royal Thai Air Force

In two outbreaks of war last year, the RTAF underlined its status as one of the region’s most effective and professional air forces.

26.10.2026 10

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Debunking Alarmist Narratives on the ‘China Air Base’ in Laos

The most widespread narratives regarding the Laos-China Support and Training Center lack evidence and demonstrate a limited understanding of air...

09.10.2026 20

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Options for the Royal Brunei Air Force’s Fast-jet Decision

One important mantra for the RBAirF: Don’t try to run before you can walk.

28.09.2026 20

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China’s ‘Special Mission’ Aircraft Boom

The Chinese military is fielding an increasingly broad range of “special mission” aircraft, which have advanced in both quantity and quality over...

12.06.2026 60

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The Indonesian Air Force’s Turkish Turn

Jakarta has recently signed onto several major Turkish aerospace industry programs with significant implications for the future of its airpower and...

19.05.2026 100

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Is the US Air Force’s Quicksink Bomb the ‘Silver Bullet’ to Blunt a Taiwan Invasion?

The USAF’s B-2 or B-21 stealth bombers, armed with large numbers of cheap Quicksink bombs, could wreak havoc on a Chinese invasion fleet.

08.01.2026 40

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China Bets on Unmanned Stealth Bombers

China’s focus on advanced UAVs offers critical insights into the People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s future airpower strategy.

11.12.2025 30

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