Beijing steps up air and naval patrols around Taiwan
The PLAAF and Chinese navy conducted a joint patrol with 18 fighter jets around Taiwan, their first demonstration since the election. Summary China deployed 18 […]
Month: October 2025
Ankara speeds up purchase of 40 Eurofighters
Turkey is negotiating the purchase of 40 Eurofighter Typhoons from the European consortium, including 12 second-hand aircraft, to fill the gap left by the F-35 […]
NATO: Russian drones test defences in Poland and Romania
Russian drones are crossing allied airspace to test NATO’s response. Analysis of the facts, methods, objectives and impact on deterrence. Summary Since September 2025, NATO […]
Colombia: cartels challenge the state with drones
Cheap armed drones are costing Colombia dearly: figures, maps of hotspots, doctrinal flaws, and an operational anti-drone plan. Summary Since 2024, Colombian armed groups have […]
Shield presents X-BAT: the AI-powered VTOL unmanned fighter jet
Shield AI presents the X-BAT, an autonomous VTOL fighter jet piloted by Hivemind: range, cost, testing schedule and operational challenges analysed. Understand in 2 minutes […]
A curtain of harpoons: the Soviet self-defence system for ICBM silos
The Mozyr system was designed to protect Soviet ICBM silos by firing metal projectiles — technical and strategic analysis. Summary During the Cold War, the […]
Military firm behind drone frenzy in New Jersey
A private company under military contract admits to launching flying objects over New Jersey in November 2024, sparking panic and speculation about “UFOs”. Summary The […]
Airborne autonomy revisited with Shield AI’s Hivemind software
Shield AI’s Hivemind software redefines drone and aircraft autonomy: architecture, civil and military uses, positioning vis-à-vis the competition. In summary The Hivemind software, developed by […]
Mirage 2000 in interception: a sonic boom shakes eastern Paris
On the night of 16 to 17 October, two Mirage 2000s broke Mach 1 to intercept a non-responsive aircraft. Documented account, procedures, figures and issues. […]
Arrival of JF-17s in the Caucasus: Pakistani exercises or delivery to Baku?
Images of JF-17s on Azerbaijani runways are causing a stir on social media. Deployment for exercises or first deliveries to Baku? Analysis, figures and regional […]