The AAAF plans unprecedented exercises to strengthen disaster response
The African Air Forces Association is planning an HA/DR exercise in 2025 in Lusaka and is preparing field training for 2026. Summary The African Air […]
Month: September 2025
Japan sends its F-15Js to Europe: a historic first for the JASDF
Unprecedented deployment of JASDF F-15Js to the United Kingdom and Germany. An “Atlantic Eagles” mission that strengthens Indo-Pacific–Atlantic ties and interoperability. Summary Japan takes a […]
The limitations of the OLS-35 compared to modern American pods
Technical comparison: OLS-35 on Russian fighters vs. Sniper, LITENING, ATFLIR, and IRST21 pods. Performance, constraints, effects on missions, and consequences. Summary The OLS-35 is the […]
The Rafale and SPECTRA: the invisible weapon of air superiority
SPECTRA on the Rafale: electronic warfare, 360° infrared detection, jamming, decoys, and sensor fusion. Technical analysis and operational impact. Summary The Rafale is one of […]
Can we order a strike on an “Orb” with unknown technology?
Can we order a strike on an “Orb” with unknown technology? Framework, risks, technical assumptions, and decision-making processes for a reasoned response. Summary Authorizing a […]
China-Russia university cooperation boosts defense technology
Chinese defense universities are strengthening their Sino-Russian partnerships, circumventing sanctions and export controls and accelerating aerospace development. In summary Since 2019, all 68 Chinese universities […]
Peru turns to 12 F-16 Block 70s and moves away from Russian aircraft
Washington notifies an FMS sale of approximately $3.42 billion for F-16 Block 70s to Peru: 12 aircraft, APG-83 AESA radars, Viper Shield electronic warfare, AMRAAM/AIM-9X […]
A Chinese twin-engine flying wing drone is unveiled in Changchun
A new stealth drone with a flying wing design and twin engines linked to the Chinese Academy of Sciences appears ahead of the Changchun Air […]
Taiwan unveils Chiang Kung, a high-altitude missile defense shield
Taiwan presents Chiang Kung, a two-stage anti-ballistic system with national AESA radar and a range of up to 70 km, designed to counter Chinese missiles. […]
Israel commissions its Laser Dome defense system
Israel is finalizing tests on the Laser Dome system, a 100-kilowatt laser defense system designed to complement the Iron Dome and drastically reduce interception costs. […]