In Sweden, the exodus of pilots is already threatening NATO membership
In Sweden, the fighter pilot crisis has revealed deep-seated discontent over pensions, salaries, and retention at the worst possible strategic moment. In summary The Swedish […]
The F-35B scores its first aerial victory in the Iranian conflict
Above Jordan, the British F-35B scored its first aerial victory. This sequence validates its sensor fusion capabilities. Summary On March 3, 2026, the United Kingdom […]
With 100 J-11BGs, Beijing is accelerating the modernization of its fighter fleet
China is upgrading around 100 J-11Bs to the J-11BG standard with AESA radar and PL-10 missiles. This will enable it to turn the tables on […]
With the Rafale F5, Dassault secures France’s future in aviation
The Rafale F5 will not be just another standard aircraft: it is set to become a network hub, pilot combat drones, and carry the ASN4G. […]
Behind the contract, the real trap of fighter jets over 40 years
The price of a fighter jet is paid at the time of purchase. Its dependency is paid for over 40 years. Costs, maintenance, updates: the […]
Hypersonic or drone swarms: the strategic dilemma of 2030
Hypersonic missiles or drone swarms: which should be the investment priority for 2030? Technical, strategic, and economic analysis of the best return on investment. Summary […]
Drones, missiles, fighter jets: the fatal cost equation
A €20,000 drone can force the use of a €2 million missile. Analysis of attrition warfare and the cost-interception ratio in the economics of war. […]
Iran: The Fall of the Air Shield
In June 2025, Israeli and American strikes exposed the limitations of Iran’s air defenses, from the S-300 to the Bavar-373. Technical and strategic analysis. Summary […]
China unveils its sixth-generation fighter jets
Satellite images reveal J-36 and J-50 stealth prototypes at a PLAAF base, suggesting that China could match the US in next-generation fighter jets by 2028. […]
Africa: why armies are now turning to low-cost drones
In the Sahel and beyond, African armies are buying Turkish and Chinese drones. Although cheaper than fighter jets, they are creating a new dependency. In […]