Iran with a much inferior air force and highly depleted fighter aircraft assets could force the world’s greatest air powers of the USA and Israel, with top end fighters, to the negotiating table within a little over a month. Iran had primarily used ballistic missiles and kamikaze drones. There are others who are arguing thatContinue reading “Perceived SSM and Drone Successes – Can Countries Really Cut Fighter Aircraft Inventories?”
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Three Rogue Nuclear States or Aspirants but Different American Standards
America and Israel led global concerns over Iran’s nuclear program centered on its high-level uranium enrichment (up to 60%) and dwindling international oversight. While Iran claimed its program was peaceful, inspectors struggled to verify this, sparking fears of a swift breakout towards weaponization. The possibility of Iranian nuclear warheads, coupled with a very successful ballisticContinue reading “Three Rogue Nuclear States or Aspirants but Different American Standards”
Su-35s for Iran How Does it Change Dynamics with Israel
Iran has purchased Russian-made Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets, amid Western concerns about Iran and Russia’s growing military cooperation. Ali Shadmani, the deputy coordinator of the Khatam-ol-Anbia Central Headquarters, who was quoted by media, did not clarify how many jets were purchased or whether they had already been delivered to Iran. “Whenever necessary, we make military purchases to strengthen our air, land, and navalContinue reading “Su-35s for Iran How Does it Change Dynamics with Israel”