The RAF is stepping up its combat drone programme to support the Typhoon, F-35 and GCAP
The RAF aims to deploy CCA drones by 2030. Budget, missions, the Typhoon-F-35-GCAP fleet and the limitations of a highly ambitious timetable. In summary The […]
The United States is demanding weapons production at a wartime rate
Patriot, THAAD, Tomahawk, SM-3, SM-6 and AMRAAM missiles: Washington is pressing its defence contractors to replenish stocks depleted by conflicts. In summary Washington is now […]
Concorde: how a nuclear bomber engine reached Mach 2
Originally designed for British bombers, the Olympus 593 propelled Concorde to Mach 2 and paved the way for Snecma’s expansion into the civil aviation sector. […]
China’s J-20 is ramping up production thanks to AI-automated factories
In Chengdu, robots, AI and machine tools are speeding up the production of J-20 components. But the fully autonomous factory remains more of a vision […]
The Rafale communicates with the pilot, but its voice control remains limited
The Rafale uses voice alerts and limited voice control to reduce the pilot’s workload, without entrusting critical functions to voice commands. In summary The Dassault […]
The F-47 is prompting Boeing to rebuild its fighter aircraft industry in St. Louis
Boeing is developing the manufacturing facilities in St. Louis for the F-47, a sixth-generation fighter designed to replace the F-22 and command drones. In summary […]
Russia is fortifying its sole production facility for the Su-57 and Su-35
In Komsomolsk-na-Amure, Moscow is safeguarding production of the Su-57 and Su-35, which is now at risk from the expansion of Ukrainian air strikes. In summary […]
Why Greenland is undermining NATO
Greenland is at the heart of Arctic defence, missile early warning, critical minerals and allied sovereignty. A crisis at the heart of NATO. In summary […]
Why the promised Patriot licence for Ukraine could transform missile defence against Russia
Washington has promised Kyiv a Patriot licence. This represents a major industrial breakthrough, but is not an immediate solution to the shortage of interceptors. In […]
Russia is aligning itself with China to remain a major power
The Sino-Russian patrol on 27 June reveals genuine military cooperation, but also a growing imbalance in Beijing’s favour. In summary The strategic air patrol conducted […]