SR-72 – Lockheed Martin’s Mach 6+ hypersonic aircraft
The SR-72, the hypersonic successor to the Blackbird, promises ISR and strike capabilities at Mach 6+. Find out more about its financial challenges and operational […]
Month: August 2024
Arrest of Pavel Dourov in France: the stakes for freedom of expression
Pavel Dourov, CEO of Telegram, arrested in France on charges relating to content moderation. Implications for freedom of expression and technology. Pavel Dourov, the founder […]
Ukraine: F-16s replace MiG-29s
Ukraine is replacing its MiG-29s with F-16s thanks to deliveries from NATO, thereby strengthening its air capacity against Russia. Since the Russian invasion of 2022, […]
USA: dispersed bases to counter China
The US Air Force is developing the defence of dispersed bases in the Pacific to counter the Chinese threat, by optimising the Agile Combat Employment […]
Air defence in Ukraine: effectiveness of NASAMS and IRIS-T
Ukraine is using NASAMS and IRIS-T systems to counter Russian missiles, demonstrating their effectiveness and adaptability in a war situation. Ukraine has been facing an […]
RQ-4 Global Hawk lands in the UK for the first time
The RQ-4 Global Hawk lands in the UK for the first time, paving the way for strategic UAS operations for the USAF and NATO. On […]
The USA set traps for UFOs
A former Pentagon official claims that the US government has set up ‘traps’ to attract UFOs and collect evidence of their existence. Luis Elizondo, a […]
First delivery of L-39NG aircraft to Vietnam
Vietnam receives its first L-39NG aircraft to replace the L-39C Albatros, modernising its military pilot training programme. Vietnam recently received its first delivery of six […]
Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle vs Panavia Tornado ADV
Technical comparison of the F-15E Strike Eagle and Panavia Tornado ADV fighter jets, analyzing performance, avionics, armament, and cost. The Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle and […]
Space Force: integrating business and technology
Defense Science Board report calls for wider adoption of commercial space technologies to enhance effectiveness and resilience of military space operations. A recent report by […]