Romania “buys” 18 F-16s for €1: a strategic hub for training Ukrainian pilots
Transferred by the Netherlands for €1, 18 F-16s are joining the EFTC in Fetești. The objectives are to train Romanian and Ukrainian pilots and to […]
Month: November 2025
China Tests Stealth J-36 and J-XDS at Lop Nur Base
Satellite images reveal the J-36 and J-XDS operating from Lop Nur, signaling a ramp-up in China’s sixth-generation fighter programs. Summary Commercial satellite imagery has identified […]
A single pilot for the B-21 Raider: the USAF’s first “smart” bomber
The B-21 Raider could soon fly with a single pilot thanks to AI, making use of everything from automation and “loyal wingman” drones to major […]
Secure data links for fighter jets in contested electromagnetic environments
Today’s fighter jets provide secure data links in the face of electronic jamming: how do these networks operate in contested space? Summary Modern fighter jets […]
Singapore, small in size, big in power: the RSAF versus Malaysia and Indonesia
Singapore is establishing itself as a major air force in Southeast Asia. Fleet, availability, F-35 projects, regional comparison, and geostrategic weight: a precise, figures-based overview. […]
Autonomous drones with real-time artificial intelligence: the strategic revolution of UAVs
Edge AI enables instant decisions, object classification, and trajectory adjustments without a continuous connection—military and civilian uses, challenges, and prospects. In summary The rise of […]
Chinese J-20 stealth patrols around Taiwan: Chinese pressure intensifies
PLAAF J-20 stealth fighters are patrolling around Taiwan and practicing long-range firing. Taipei sees this as a strategic signal to regional allies. In summary China […]
FCAS: Germany’s role in the European aircraft of the future
Industry, technology, budget, and politics: how Germany is trying to impose its interests in the FCAS/SCAF program against France and Spain. Summary The FCAS / […]
Europe aims for space autonomy with the European Resilience from Space (ERS) program
The European Space Agency (ESA) is seeking more than €1 billion for the ERS program, which will combine observation, positioning, and secure communications starting in […]
YFQ-44 Fury takes off: Anduril’s drone set to revolutionize air superiority
Anduril’s Fury drone has completed its maiden flight in California, marking a decisive step forward for the US Air Force and its future fleet of […]