Spy planes: why satellites haven’t replaced them
U-2, Global Hawk, F-35, and spy satellites: discover how aerial surveillance works and why Starshield is changing military intelligence. In summary Despite spectacular advances in […]
F-35: why Europe is abandoning its fighters for US stealth
Why European militaries are replacing their fighter jets with American F-35s: budgets, military advantages, technological dependence, and consequences. In summary Europe is accelerating the renewal […]
Russian Su-57 Evolves into Ukrainian Drone Interceptor
Moscow delivers upgraded Su-57s while the stealth fighter adopts an external configuration designed to intercept drones and cruise missiles. In Summary On September 24, 2026, […]
China’s WZ-7 Expands Surveillance from Scarborough to Taiwan
The WZ-7 appears near Scarborough while Beijing multiplies sorties around Taiwan. Analysis of a Chinese surveillance and combat network. In Summary The deployment of the […]
US Accelerates Its CCA and MMA Combat Drones
The US Air Force is accelerating its CCA and MMA drone programs, targeting 1,000 aircraft as early as 2032 to build an affordable, autonomous combat […]
LiDAR on Fighter Jets and Drones: Military Applications
LiDAR is gaining ground in the military domain through drones, 3D mapping, and autonomous navigation. On fighter jets, however, its role remains more limited. In […]
In Africa, Turkish Drones and Russian Aircraft Impose a Less Costly Aviation Model
From the Sahel to the Maghreb, Turkish and Chinese drones, Su-25s, and L-39s are transforming African air forces around a less expensive model. Executive summary […]
PEGASE 26: The True Cost of French Air Power Projection
Rafale F4, MRTT, and A400M cover 40,000 km. Beyond the demonstration, PEGASE 26 tests France’s ability to act far and fast. Executive Summary With PEGASE […]
The B-21 Raider accelerates its industrial cadence facing China
Washington is accelerating the production capacity of the B-21 Raider by 25% to face China, while the F-47 NGAD enters its development phase. Executive summary […]
F-22 Raptor: How IRST Pods Boost Its Passive Detection
The F-22 is testing new stealth pods and infrared sensors at Edwards aimed at upgrading its detection and survivability. Executive Summary New photographs captured in […]