Recent content by Afif

Yes, and it would be great if they persue the development of a single seat version optimised for A2A combat. Like KAI is doing with FA-50. I am increasingly skeptical of buying 16x Eurofighters for $3 billions. Leaving aside the current problem with such large funding, operational logic is...

The problem is, where we lack air superiority, we can't protect it. With its large radar cross section and lack of maneuverability + very slow speed, Akinci is not survivable in a highly contested airspace. We need something that is survivable on its own and does not need protection/additional...

I hope not, It isn't suitable for our context where we inherently lack air superiority. KE block 2/3 would be a good investment for us.

https://breakingdefense.com/2024/04/south-korea-plans-4b-in-new-weapons-investments-including-583m-of-sm-3s/ Iirc, They showed a similar mock up to Meteor. Only slightly larger. 200mm body for the BVR weapon and 400mm body for AShM.

Yes, from army's own research and development. They used to buy it from UK for $180k. But this one only cost around $60k. Significantly more cost effective. I think that now we got the base model in production, it is very much possible to scale it up and mount a light RCWS like this one below.

And @Knowledgeseeker

Indigenously developed Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) UGV is being gifted to Peruvian Army. @Isa Khan @Micheal Corleone @PutinBro

Bangladesh national defence college delegation visiting Baykar facility.

Oops you are right, I wrote it from my memory. It gotten mixed.

Why would be pathetic? Russian AL-41F1S also has 4k hours service life. GE F414 utilized in Hornet, Super hornet, KF21, Tejas, Gripen also has 4k hours lifespan. For TF35000, 4K service hours would be quite reasonable to begin with. Later Improvements can be introduced in stages.

Nobody knows for sure of course. These things are classified for a reason. But we can spaculate as defence enthusiasts. Here is S band Chenk's range and performance. https://wwwcdn.aselsan.com/api/file/CENK_ENG.pdf Now, if Chenk consist of 4000 T/R modules (as advertised) and has a detection...

When it comes to Taiwan/SCS, I actually think time only favor PRC. The later it is the better. Despite its problems China is growing into the world largest economy and PLA is modernizing exponentially. I mean PLA of 2010 and PLA of 2024 is very much different across all domains. Sure, United...

You are right, I know. This type of James bond style hit on a head of state is not practical today. (Even though technically very much possible.) But I can't stop entertain the idea. Specially when it comes to Assad, he is no less evil than Netanyahu. Caused so much suffering and horror.

I did not say terrorist acts committed by Hamas members is excused. I am just pointing to the fact that, Hamas and ISIS are not ideologically and practically similar. Add to that, some of the crime can be attributed to angry armed mob and criminals that entered from Gaza later. I don't want to...

That's not the same.