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 […]
Why the US Navy Is Transforming Its Aircraft Carriers After the Super Hornet
The US Navy is transforming its Carrier Air Wings: F-35C, F/A-XX, drones, and Super Hornet Block III are reshaping American naval aviation power. Executive Summary […]
Luftwaffe: Fleet Availability Remains the Core Challenge Ahead of the F-35
Germany is modernizing its Luftwaffe, but spare parts, maintenance, and logistics remain critical. The F-35 mitigates certain risks while creating new ones. Summary The low […]
Can a Second Antonov An-225 Really Revive Mriya?
Destroyed at Hostomel in 2022, the An-225 could be reborn thanks to an unfinished second airframe. However, the industrial challenge is colossal. Summary Rebuilding the […]
The Rafale Enters the Race to Replace Portugal’s F-16s
Dassault proposes the Rafale to replace Portugal’s F-16s and, alongside Thales and Safran, prepares industrial cooperation in Portugal. Summary Dassault Aviation has taken a new […]
Ejecting From a Fighter Jet: Why the Spine Risks Giving Way
An ejection can save a pilot in a matter of seconds, but it subjects the body to accelerations powerful enough to cause spinal fractures and […]
Hawker Hunter Crash Reignites Debate Over Reliability
An ATAC Hawker Hunter crashed off the coast of California following a loss of thrust. Past incidents raise questions regarding engine performance and maintenance. Executive […]