New Zealand doubles its defense spending in response to Chinese ambitions
New Zealand is increasing its spending to 2% of GDP, strengthening its military industry, and forging alliances to counter China’s rise. Summary New Zealand plans […]
Month: October 2025
Israel experiments with Refaim (Unit 888), which pilots drones, AI, and strikes
Israel is experimenting with Refaim (Unit 888), a connected warfare system combining drones, robotics, and AI (Maven, Gospel) for rapid joint strikes. Summary The IDF […]
The Lightning and its thrust: the interceptor that climbed like a rocket
Two Rolls-Royce Avon engines, a formidable thrust-to-weight ratio, and 50,000 ft/min: how the English Electric Lightning defined rapid interception. In summary Designed for British air […]
The US Air Force is relying on the autonomous Cessna 208B to validate the Reliable Autonomy System
A $17.4 million contract equips a Cessna 208B with the Reliable Autonomy System to validate the safe integration of drones into civil and military airspace. […]
China unveils a containerized drone swarm with worrying military potential
A containerized system launches swarms of drones in a matter of minutes. Useful for shows, it foreshadows large-scale offensive uses. In summary A Chinese company, […]
Russia increases incursions into Alaska’s ADIZ to test US responsiveness
Russian flights into Alaska’s ADIZ continue in 2025, revealing a test of NORAD’s vigilance and illustrating the strategic tension between Moscow and Washington. Summary In […]
Silicon Valley challenges the US military-industrial complex on defense innovation
Tech players such as Palantir and Anduril are challenging traditional defense giants and calling for a overhaul of the US military industrial base. In summary […]
The United Kingdom is preparing Project VANQUISH to test STOL drones on its aircraft carriers
Project VANQUISH is launching an autonomous STOL drone demonstrator in the United Kingdom to strengthen the Royal Navy’s future Hybrid Air Wing by the end […]
Russia deploys an A-50U in Taganrog, exposing a strategic asset to Ukrainian strikes
An A-50U spotted in Taganrog, 170 km from the front line: a rare and crucial asset for surveillance, but now within range of Ukrainian strikes. […]
China steps up its space program with the discreet launch of the Shiyan-30 satellites
A Long March 2D launch vehicle placed two Shiyan-30 satellites into orbit from Xichang. Official mission: observation tests. Orbit at 590 km, inclination 35°. Technical […]