Spain Considers 45 Turkish Hürjets to Train Its Fighter Pilots
Spain is considering acquiring 45 Turkish Hürjets to replace its aging F-5 fleet. Why Madrid favors the Saeta II over European options like the M-346 […]
F-22 Raptor Commands Fury Drone in Flight for the First Time
An F-22 pilot directed an autonomous YFQ-44A Fury drone in flight, marking a decisive milestone in human-machine collaborative combat for the US Air Force. In […]
Raytheon Awarded $8 Billion Contract for Nuclear Communications
Raytheon secures an $8 billion contract to modernize US nuclear communications. Project Scope, Strategic Stakes, and Industrial Impact. In Summary On October 13, 2026, the […]
Airbus and Kratos Fly the U740 Valkyrie Drone in Europe
Airbus and Kratos flew the U740 Valkyrie in Europe. Performance, runway-independent launch, MARS autonomy, and operational target for 2029. In Summary Airbus Defence and Space […]
France’s 184 Fighter Jets Compared to European Air Forces
With 184 combat aircraft, France has a heavily tasked fleet. European comparison, missions, air bases, and actual availability. Summary The French Air and Space Force […]
Belgium Promises Ten F-16s to Ukraine by the End of 2026
Brussels pledges ten F-16s to Kyiv before the end of 2026. Missions, training, availability, and replacement by F-35s: the key challenges of this transfer. Summary […]
Queen of Thailand flies Gripen C fighter jet solo
Queen Suthida completes a solo flight in a Gripen C in Thailand—a female first for this supersonic fighter following military training. In Summary On October […]
An F-35C completes its first arrested landing on the aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy
The F-35C successfully accomplishes its first arrested landing on the John F. Kennedy, inaugurating flight testing for the new American Ford-class aircraft carrier. In Summary […]
The RAF’s Fighter Gap: How Britain Plans to Bridge It Before GCAP
Britain faces a fighter jet shortage before GCAP arrives in 2035. How Typhoon upgrades, F-35 purchases and combat drones could reshape RAF air power. En […]
How AI Is Designing Future Fighter Jets and Combat Drones
740-variable optimization, AI pilots trained in 24 hours, mass-produced combat drones: Washington, Beijing, and Europe are betting on AI. Who is leading? Executive Summary Artificial […]