Introduction and Overview An F-35A Lightning II in flight. The fifth-generation F-35 is designed as a multi-role stealth fighter, intended to dominate both air-to-air and air-to-ground engagements.The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is a family of single-seat, single-engine fifth-generation stealth fighters developed under the Joint Strike Fighter program en.wikipedia.org. It was conceived as a multirole platform equally adept at…
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An Israeli F-35I stealth fighter takes off during a Red Flag exercise (2023). F-35 Lightning II jets, among others, represent the cutting edge of air dominance in 2025. Modern fighter jets blend stealth, supermaneuverability, advanced avionics, and heavy firepower to secure air superiority. From fifth-generation stealth fighters to upgraded fourth-generation legends, these aircraft are the…
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From AI-powered drone swarms to autonomous cyber defenders, artificial intelligence is reshaping the battlefield at a startling pace. Military powers worldwide are racing to deploy smarter machines that can think, learn, and even make decisions on the fly – promising to redefine how wars are fought. Are we on the brink of an AI-driven revolution in warfare,…
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Jordan has emerged as one of the Middle East’s more connected nations, with over 90% of its population now online freedomhouse.org. Driven by ambitious digital strategies and telecom sector investments, the country’s internet infrastructure spans modern fiber-optic networks, widespread mobile broadband, and new satellite services like Starlink. This report provides a comprehensive overview of internet…
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Introduction: The global fighter jet market is in takeoff mode in 2025, reaching record heights as nations race to modernize their air forces. Defense giants are vying to supply cutting-edge stealth aircraft amid rising geopolitical tensions and increased military spending. Major powers and their allies are pouring billions into new fighters, driven by NATO’s expansion,…
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Drones have gone from futuristic gadgets to everyday tools – and governments worldwide are scrambling to keep up. In 2025, drone pilots face a patchwork of laws and regulations that can vary dramatically from one country (or even city) to another. Fly a drone in the wrong place without the right paperwork, and you could…
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Countries and Companies Supplying Drones to Ukraine Types and Models of Drones Used by Ukraine (by Function) Ukraine employs a vast array of drones, both military-grade and civilian, serving different functions on and off the battlefield. Below are the major categories of drone types and notable models in each category: Ukrainian Drone Manufacturers and Domestic…
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Customs and Tax Rules for Drone Imports Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, Ukraine has significantly relaxed import taxes and procedures for drones and related military tech. Normally, imported drones would incur standard import duty (customs tariff) and a 20% value-added tax (VAT). However, wartime measures have waived these costs for most drone imports: In…
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Introduction and Background Fiber-optic guided drones – UAVs that communicate via a physical fiber-optic cable rather than radio – have emerged as a game-changing technology in the Ukraine–Russia war. Though the concept of wire-guided munitions is not new (wire-guided anti-tank missiles like the U.S. TOW and Israel’s Spike have been in service for decades), applying…
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Taxes and Customs Duties on Drone Imports Current Tax Exemptions: As of 2023, Ukraine has waived value-added tax (VAT) and customs duties on the import of drones and related equipment due to the wartime need kyivindependent.com. In February 2023, the parliament adopted bills abolishing VAT (normally 20%) and import tariffs on drones, thermal imagers, night…
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