A giant F-35 deal for Riyadh raises fears of corruption and espionage
The planned sale of 48 F-35s to Saudi Arabia ($142 billion) is reviving fears of corruption and Chinese espionage via the RSAF. Summary A highly […]
Month: November 2025
Lockheed Martin redefines AI integration with STAR.OS™
Lockheed Martin introduces STAR.OS™, a unified AI platform that brings together systems, tactical applications, autonomy, and rapid deployment to modernize defense. Summary Lockheed Martin launched […]
France’s new supersonic nuclear missile in the spotlight
The French authorities unveil the ASMPA-R supersonic nuclear missile for the first time: performance, entry into service, reasons for its public reveal. Summary France has […]
Purchases of American aircraft that weaken Europe
Europe is increasing its purchases of F-35s and F-16s at the expense of its own fighter jets. What are the figures, what are the industrial […]
Spain explores Turkish KAAN fighter jet after abandoning F-35
Madrid is considering acquiring the TAI KAAN fighter jet as an alternative to the F-35 Lightning II, as the European Future Combat Air System program […]
The CNS Fujian aircraft carrier (Type 003), a major new step for the Chinese navy
China commissions the Fujian, its first aircraft carrier designed entirely in-house and equipped with electromagnetic catapults: a strategic turning point in the Pacific. Summary The […]
The India-Pakistan standoff involving the Rafale vs. the Chinese J-10CE and JF-17
Technical and strategic analysis of the aerial standoff between India and Pakistan, pitting India’s French aircraft against Chinese-Pakistani aircraft, revealing the regional balance of power. […]
Sale of 48 F-35s to Riyadh: a strategic turning point for the Middle East
The Saudi plan to purchase 48 F-35s for $142 billion upsets the regional balance and raises questions about US strategy in the Middle East. Summary […]
The US Army is banking on lasers to counter drone swarms
Faced with the growing threat of drone swarms, the US Army is developing the E-HEL system, a high-energy laser capable of neutralizing several classes of […]
Lockheed prepares its Golden Dome space interceptor for 2028
Lockheed Martin plans to test a space interceptor in orbit by 2028 as part of the Golden Dome program, the cornerstone of the future US […]