Chengdu J-20S: a stealth fighter “mothership” for drones
With the two-seater J-20S, China wants to transform its stealth fighter into a flying command post for accompanying drones. A deliberate tactical break. In summary […]
Month: January 2026
Tunisia: the C-130H – “new” on paper, but an old dilemma in reality
Tunisia receives a 42-year-old used American C-130H: a useful addition or an awkward symbol? Analysis of costs, real needs, and possible alternatives. Summary The arrival […]
Gripen made in Canada: Saab’s shocking offer in response to the F-35
Saab proposes to assemble 72 Gripen aircraft in Canada and add six GlobalEye aircraft, focusing on employment, sovereignty, and the Arctic posture vis-à-vis the United […]
Colombia: Rafale loses, Gripen wins
Colombia chooses Saab Gripen over Rafale to replace its Kfir aircraft: offsets, operating costs, and politics weighed more heavily than pure performance. Summary Colombia has […]
Trump, Europe, and the trap of transatlantic “trauma bonding”
Purchases of American weapons, trade concessions, technical dependencies: Europe clings to Washington despite Trump’s political and economic pressure. In summary In psychology, “trauma bonding” describes […]
Russia tests total air saturation over Kiev
Between drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles, Moscow is intensifying “mixed” raids to wear down Patriot and IRIS-T. Ukraine is taking the hits, the West […]
The X-66A: an engineering gamble or a project sacrificed by Boeing?
Wing struts, promises of 30% fuel savings, a partnership with NASA… then pause. The X-66A reveals the tension between innovation and financial survival at Boeing. […]
Germany decides on the F-35: is Europe losing the SCAF?
Between operational urgency, nuclear sharing, and industrial rivalries, Berlin secures the F-35 and weakens the European SCAF. In summary Germany has chosen to buy American […]
Israel helps Greece counter military drone swarms
Greece is partnering with Israel to develop advanced capabilities against drone swarms and cyber threats. This partnership strengthens security in the eastern Mediterranean in the […]
The failure of “Helsing” drones in Ukraine: when European innovation collides with the reality of the front line
Controversy surrounding German “Helsing” kamikaze drones. Major technical problems in Ukraine, debate on European defense AI and its limitations. Summary A major controversy is rocking […]