Defence & Space

NP Aerospace Expands Civilian Armoured Vehicles Support

British-based NP Aerospace launches their proven through-life support services package into the Civilian Armoured Vehicles market

2025-07-21 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

The Koreans are testing a 130mm gun for the next-generation K3 tank

According to reports, the South Korean company Hyundai Rotem has tested a prototype of a domestically developed 130mm smoothbore gun designed for the…

2025-07-16 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Blackout in Spain – A Discussion on Power Security with Experts from Forum Energii

The recent blackout in Spain has brought Poland’s energy security back into the media headlines and public conversation. Given the current…

2025-07-16 | Tadeusz Jakliński | 25 minutes

SIPRI: Nuclear risks grow as new arms race looms

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute published a report entitled SIPRI Yearbook 2025, which, among other things, discusses the issue of…

2025-06-16 | Redakcja | 10 minutes

The Koreans are testing a 130mm gun for the next-generation K3 tank

According to reports, the South Korean company Hyundai Rotem has tested a prototype of a domestically developed 130mm smoothbore gun designed for the…

2025-07-16 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Russian Patent for an Assault Tank with a 152mm Howitzer

The Yuri Gagarin State Technical University of Saratov has presented a patent for an assault tank armed with a short-barreled 152mm howitzer.

2025-07-16 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Orion: The Force Multiplier that led the IDF to unmatched ground superiority

Orion, developed by Asio Technologies in collaboration with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) technology division and in full operational deployment by the IDF, has…

2025-07-09 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

SKW Cryptographic Security Certificate for Polish Comp@n Radio Set from the WB Group

The WB Group announced that the Comp@n system radio set, developed by its subsidiary Radmor, along with the Cryptographic Document Management…

2025-06-14 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Wescom Defence to Unveil ATMIS Multispectral Camouflage at DSEI 2025

Wescom Defence, a trusted provider of pyrotechnics, energetics and a wide range of reliable products and systems to global defence forces, will officially…

2025-07-14 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

2nd S.E.A.L Conference under Our media patronage

We are pleased to announce that MILMAG Military Magazine has become the media patron of the second edition of the SE.A.L Conference,…

2025-07-11 | Redakcja | 1 minutes

NP Aerospace Expands Civilian Armoured Vehicles Support

British-based NP Aerospace launches their proven through-life support services package into the Civilian Armoured Vehicles market

2025-07-21 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

The Koreans are testing a 130mm gun for the next-generation K3 tank

According to reports, the South Korean company Hyundai Rotem has tested a prototype of a domestically developed 130mm smoothbore gun designed for the…

2025-07-16 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Illegal migration to Europe in the first five months of 2025

The European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) has published statistics on attempted illegal crossings of the EU’s external borders in the…

2025-07-08 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

LOT Polish Airlines Selected for Air Transport and MEDEVAC under the EU’s rescEU Program

LOT Polish Airlines has signed an agreement to provide air transport and MEDEVAC services. As part of the EU’s rescEU instrument under…

2025-07-07 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

The Koreans are testing a 130mm gun for the next-generation K3 tank

According to reports, the South Korean company Hyundai Rotem has tested a prototype of a domestically developed 130mm smoothbore gun designed for the…

2025-07-16 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Russian Patent for an Assault Tank with a 152mm Howitzer

The Yuri Gagarin State Technical University of Saratov has presented a patent for an assault tank armed with a short-barreled 152mm howitzer.

2025-07-16 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Poland and Armenia strengthen defense and economic cooperation

Secretary of State at the Polish Ministry of National Defence, Paweł Bejda, met with the Deputy Minister of Defence of the…

2025-07-15 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Illegal migration to Europe in the first five months of 2025

The European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) has published statistics on attempted illegal crossings of the EU’s external borders in the…

2025-07-08 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

ICEYE unveils machine learning-powered Flood Rapid Impact Product to revolutionize response

The Polish-Finnish company ICEYE, a specialist in satellite-powered disaster management solutions, has announced the launch of Flood Rapid Impact (FRI).

2025-07-15 | Redakcja | 5 minutes

LYOFOOD Pierogi Become First Polish Dish Eaten in Space

Yesterday, during a live broadcast from the International Space Station, our astronaut Dr. Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, together with Axiom-4 mission commander Peggy…

2025-07-07 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes
Shooting

Grand Power Q1 MK23 & P1 MK23 – Another Way

Is it still possible to make something interesting that comes in the form of a “plastic” pistol with a metal slide? Can it look,…

2025-07-24 | Łukasz Kołodziejski | 16 minutes

Galvion’s Caiman Helmets from Gdańsk

Two weeks have passed since the memorable Monday, June 23, of this year. The emotions have settled, and the long…

2025-07-10 | Dariusz Borkowski | 10 minutes

Upgraded Z8i Scope from SWAROVSKI OPTIK

Swarovski Optik, the Austrian optics manufacturer with nearly 80 years of tradition, has unveiled an upgraded version of its Z8i…

2025-07-03 | Mariusz Piwowar | 3 minutes

Streamlight introduces the SL-SideSaddle

Streamlight, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting tools, announces the SL-SideSaddle series, a new hands-free lighting solution built for outdoor adventure…

2025-07-01 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Galvion’s Caiman Helmets from Gdańsk

Two weeks have passed since the memorable Monday, June 23, of this year. The emotions have settled, and the long…

2025-07-10 | Dariusz Borkowski | 10 minutes

Helikon-Tex presents: tailor-made kits for shooters

As the shooting season gains momentum, Helikon-Tex has decided to help shooters choose the essential gear and accessories tailored to the specific type…

2025-07-01 | Mariusz Piwowar | 4 minutes

Galvion’s Caiman Helmets from Gdańsk

Two weeks have passed since the memorable Monday, June 23, of this year. The emotions have settled, and the long…

2025-07-10 | Dariusz Borkowski | 10 minutes

CZ Shooting Team athletes take home 13 medals from the CZ Extreme Euro Open

Sport shooters representing Ceska zbrojovka brought back six gold, four silver, and three bronze medals from Hodonice, along with four…

2025-07-04 | Redakcja | 4 minutes

Grand Power Q1 MK23 & P1 MK23 – Another Way

Is it still possible to make something interesting that comes in the form of a “plastic” pistol with a metal slide? Can it look,…

2025-07-24 | Łukasz Kołodziejski | 16 minutes

CZ Introduces the New CZ P-10 C PORTED Model

CZ P-10 C PORTED – a compact pistol with tamed recoil thanks to an integrated compensator.

2025-07-02 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Paris Air Show 2025: Bayraktar TB3 Debuts

The 55th edition of the International Paris Air and Space Show, held in the French capital, provided an opportunity for Baykar…

2025-06-19 | Radosław Niesobski | 3 minutes

Setting Up a Shooting Belt: An Example with Clawgear

To assist with shooting training and beyond, various belts and gear configurations have been developed and customized to suit individual needs. It’s…

2024-11-28 | Łukasz Kołodziejski | 14 minutes

Over 100% increase in gun permits in Poland in 2024

The Polish Police have released statistical data on firearm permits issued in 2024. An increasing number of Poles now hold a permit, with…

2025-02-20 | Michał Ihnatów | 5 minutes

Firearms In Poland 2023: Number of permits continues to grow

The National Police Headquarters has released statistics regarding the number of firearm permits and firearms themselves in the hands of Poles.…

2024-02-17 | Michał Ihnatów | 5 minutes

5 Best Value ATN Rifle Scopes Under €1500

ATN is a leading manufacturer of daytime optics, smart night vision, and thermal vision technology. The innovative features and ergonomic designs…

2022-11-11 | Redakcja | 9 minutes

MILMAG Visits Grand Power

Grand Power is a Slovak manufacturer of the acknowledged good quality firearms. Take part in our guided tour with English subtitles.

2022-05-23 | Redakcja | 1 minutes

Grand Power Q1 MK23 & P1 MK23 – Another Way

Is it still possible to make something interesting that comes in the form of a “plastic” pistol with a metal slide? Can it look,…

2025-07-24 | Łukasz Kołodziejski | 16 minutes

Meprolight MMX3 and MMX4 – Lightweight Magnifiers with Quality Optics

The Mepro MMX3 and MMX4, a new line of compact magnifiers from the Israeli manufacturer. How do they perform in practice and how…

2025-06-27 | Krzysztof Ptak | 8 minutes

EOTECH Holographic Sight – History, Technology, Practice

The holographic sight is a device known for nearly 30 years and used by professionals around the world. A favorite sight of many…

2024-09-02 | Michał Gaweł | 12 minutes

Debut of the Shenyang J-35A at Airshow China 2024

At next week’s 15th Airshow China 2024, the latest Chinese multirole aircraft, the Shenyang J-35A, will make its debut.

On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, a press conference was held in Beijing at the headquarters of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) in connection with the upcoming 15th China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China) in Zhuhai near Hong Kong, scheduled for November 12-17 this year in the southeastern province of Guangdong.

Photo: China Military Online

As reported by China Military Online, the official website of the PLAAF, the 75th anniversary of this branch of the armed forces will feature the official debut of the latest multirole aircraft, the Shenyang J-35A, developed by the state-owned company AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China). For this reason, it has been assigned the tactical number 75.

According to the report, the aircraft is primarily intended for air-to-air combat but is also capable of conducting air-to-ground attacks. This information was shared by Col. Niu Wenbo from the Air Equipment Department at PLAAF headquarters.

At China Airshow 2024, at least 1,022 defense and aerospace companies from 47 countries are set to exhibit, with national pavilions from Russia, France, the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Italy. The Russian Su-57 multirole aircraft (NATO designation: Felon) will also make its debut in China.

Among the announced Chinese premieres are prototypes such as the twin-engine, unmanned transport aircraft Air White Whale W5000 and the autonomous, unmanned tiltrotor Lanying UR6000. Notable arrivals in Zhuhai already include the modernized strategic bomber Xi’an H-6K and the electronic warfare aircraft Shenyang J-16D. Also on display will be China’s second 5th-generation multirole aircraft, already in service, the Chengdu J-20A. Other featured aircraft include the J-10C and J-16 multirole fighters, the JL-10 advanced trainer, and large jet-powered drones like the Guizhou WZ-7 Soaring Dragon and Chengdu WZ-10.

Analysis

The J-35A is a land-based variant of the prototype carrier-based aircraft J-35, which, according to information from September 13 of this year, has begun trials from the deck of the aircraft carrier CNS Liaoning (CV-16). Compared to the carrier version, it features fixed wings and a nose landing gear strut with a single wheel.

The J-35 and J-35A are derived from the 5th-generation J-31/FC-31 Gyrfalcon aircraft, developed by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC), a part of AVIC. Notably, the first two prototypes were designed for land-based airfields, similar to the latest J-35A.

The first prototype of the J-31 (internally designated F-31 V1) had its maiden flight on October 31, 2012, powered by Russian RD-93 engines, while the second, slightly modified F-31 V2 flew on December 23, 2015, powered by domestic WS-21 engines (previously designated WS-13E). Regular test flights were announced for 2019, aiming for initial operational capability of the land-based variant by 2022 or 2023. It is now clear that the objective was to develop the J-35A.

Originally, Shenyang’s goal was to develop an affordable 5th-generation Chinese aircraft for export, as the domestic air force (PLAAF) opted to adopt the heavier J-20A. Notably, the aircraft has already secured its first customer. On January 2 of this year, Pakistan Air Force Chief of Staff Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar announced plans to purchase the J-31/FC-31. According to earlier reports, Pakistan expressed interest in acquiring around 30-40 aircraft of this type.

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