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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 10

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Olli Pekka Suorsa

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 10

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Olli Pekka Suorsa

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 50

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Olli Pekka Suorsa

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 90

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Olli Pekka Suorsa

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 30

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Olli Pekka Suorsa

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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Olli Pekka Suorsa