NGAD: the future of US air superiority threatened by high costs
USAF NGAD program: financial challenges, rivalry with the Chinese J-20 fighter jet, operational prospects. The US Air Force is continuing to develop the NGAD (Next […]
Month: July 2025
Sino-Russian air exercises on July 23, 2025, in the Pacific
Russia and China conducted joint PLAAF–Russia exercises with J-20 and Su-35 aircraft, strengthening the strategic axis in the Indo-Pacific. On July 23, 2025, the Chinese […]
Turkey chooses Typhoon to strengthen its fighter fleet
An agreement between Ankara and London could make the Typhoon Turkey’s main fighter jet as its F-16s wear out. The Eurofighter Typhoon is set to […]
US military censorship versus the Chinese model
The US military is restricting internal expression, while China is allowing its former generals to publish: two opposing visions of military speech. Since the election […]
Russia tests new bombs on Ukraine
A Russian UMPB-5 guided bomb strikes Kharkiv from a distance, injuring 33 civilians. A new threat to Ukrainian defenses already under pressure. Russia has used […]
F-35: a new technology to prevent mid-air collisions
A CAMD system tested on the F-35 aims to prevent military-civilian mid-air collisions, filling a gap in TCAS for military aircraft. A joint US/UK program […]
We’re all going to die… in 33 billion years?
A recent study suggests that the universe will collapse in 33 billion years, challenging the current model of dark energy. A new theoretical study, based […]
South Korea: an AI-powered stealth drone
South Korea is developing an autonomous stealth drone to accompany its KF-21 fighter jet. The aim is to strengthen its air superiority with AI. South […]
Diplomacy and lobbying in fighter jet procurement
The sale of fighter jets is guided by much more than technical criteria. Military alliances, political influence, and economic interests all play a role in […]
Africa’s main arms suppliers (2020-2025)
Russia, China, and the US supply most of the arms purchased by Africa in 2020-2025. Analysis of the main sellers and imported arms. Africa relies […]