Illustration of China's Bohai Sea Monster, a modern wing-in-ground effect vehicle.

“They’re Bringing the Monster Back”: China Launches Stunning Project to Resurrect the Legendary Soviet Ekranoplan With Next-Level Technology

IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 China’s revival of the Soviet-era Ekranoplan introduces the “Bohai Sea Monster,” a modern wing-in-ground effect vehicle. 🌊 These WIG vehicles utilize a cushion of compressed air for efficient low-altitude flight, offering speed and stealth advantages. 🇺🇸 The U.S. is developing its own version, the Liberty Lifter, to enhance strategic capabilities across…

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India hails ‘historic’ hypersonic missile test flight

India hails ‘historic’ hypersonic missile test flight

Nuclear-armed India has tested its first hypersonic missile, the defence minister said on Sunday, publicising the superfast hi-tech weapon days after its regional rival China showcased its latest military aviation powers. Hypersonics are the new frontier in missile technology, because they fly lower and are harder to detect than ballistic missiles, can reach targets more…

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