Turkish and Chinese drones are gaining ground in Africa
In the Sahel and East Africa, Turkish and Chinese drones are gaining ground. Behind their success lies a simple reality: they cost less than a […]
NGAD slows down, Lockheed pushes F-35+ to capture a share of the budget
The US NGAD program is stumbling over costs. Lockheed is promoting a more affordable F-35+, designed to pilot combat drones and maintain air superiority. In […]
The Rafale F5 takes on a new dimension with its combat drone
France is accelerating the Rafale F5 and its stealth combat drone. Behind the announcement lies an industrial, nuclear, and strategic choice in response to the […]
The 2026 budget reignites the debate: does France want 286 Rafale aircraft?
The 2026 budget mentions 286 Rafale aircraft, compared to 225 today. Is this just a publicity stunt or a real turning point? Production rates, deadlines, […]
The F-22’s “Mickey Mouse ears”: stealth… in visible mode
The F-22 sometimes flies with Luneburg lenses. Why make a stealth aircraft visible, and what this says about civilian radar, security, and secrecy. In summary […]
YFQ-42A “Dark Merlin”: the drone set to change aerial combat
General Atomics has named its YFQ-42A “Dark Merlin.” Behind the name lies a key milestone: testing mission autonomy and USAF integration. Summary On February 23, […]
F-35s recalled to Iran: an imminent strike?
Washington withdraws F-35s from Cold Response in Norway, prioritizing the Middle East. What this means for NATO’s Arctic training. In summary The United States has […]
Kaliningrad: Moscow simulates a strike on NATO’s C2
In Kaliningrad, Su-30SM2 and Su-24M aircraft rehearsed strikes against command posts. What this reveals about NATO’s flank. Summary In Kaliningrad, Su-30SM2 and Su-24M crews from […]
AVIC presents Yunying: simple inspiration or copy of Shield AI’s V-BAT?
AVIC presents Yunying, a tail-sitter VTOL drone with a ducted turbine, very similar to Shield AI’s V-BAT. Innovation, imitation, and ISR challenges. Summary The Chinese […]
UK bases unavailable: Washington must rewrite its plan against Iran
If London refuses Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford, Washington loses logistical “shortcuts” for its bombers, and the Iran option becomes more difficult. In summary Press […]