SCAF: Airbus plays the “two fighter jets” card… and the bill skyrockets
Airbus Defence considers it “good” to have two fighter jets for the SCAF/FCAS. Analysis of the obstacles, costs, industrial roles, and risks of two medium-sized […]
Month: January 2026
Trump and the “decertification” of Canadian aircraft: a dangerous bluff
Trump is threatening to “decertify” Canadian aircraft. Is this a credible threat or a publicity stunt? We break down the FAA rules, the fleets affected, […]
Anatomy of the 6th generation fighter jet
Airframe, engines, sensors, drones, and doctrine: a technical and strategic anatomy of the 6th generation fighter jet, criterion by criterion, without duplication. In summary A […]
French naval aviation group sets sail for ORION 26
The aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle leads the largest French military exercise since the Cold War. On January 29, 2026, the aircraft carrier Charles de […]
APG-81, APG-85: the five radar innovations of the F-35
GaN, jamming, SAR, fusion, and drones: why the APG-81/APG-85 radar transforms the F-35 into a Block 4 combat hub. In summary The F-35’s radar is […]
France: Topaze emergency dispersal exercise for the Rafale
Surprise order, 20 Rafales dispersed in 8 hours: what the Topaze exercise says about base survival, logistics, and retaliatory strikes. Summary On January 27, 2026, […]
How the Vietnam War shaped the A-10 Warthog
The Vietnam War inspired the A-10 Thunderbolt II, an iconic ground attack aircraft designed to address the shortcomings of air support. Discover its robust design, […]
Putin’s succession: which heirs for which transition
Putin can remain in power until 2036. But the system is preparing a closed succession: technocrats, siloviki, heirs. What scenarios, what risks for Europe? In […]
Prompt Global Strike: striking within an hour, but at what real cost?
From hypersonic gliders to space sensors, Prompt Global Strike promises a strike in less than an hour. Who can afford it, and who can defend […]
Disoriented or experiencing G-LOC: how Auto-GCAS becomes a ghost co-pilot
When a fighter pilot loses consciousness, Auto-GCAS takes over the controls. Technical analysis, limitations, and five documented rescues. Summary In a fighter cockpit, the most […]