USAF: shocking study calls for 500 aircraft to counter China
A study published in early February judges the USAF’s plans to be too weak to counter Beijing: 500 additional fighter jets would be needed by […]
Month: February 2026
Bunker-busting bombs: why Washington is reviving the GBU-57
Contract worth over $100 million awarded to Boeing for new GBU-57s after Iran. Deliveries starting in 2028: deep strikes remain a priority. Summary The US […]
KAAN: why Saudi Arabia is discussing a deal with Ankara
Turkish Aerospace says it is in the final stages of negotiations with Saudi Arabia on KAAN: purchase of a squadron or extensive cooperation, including an […]
J-20 and Iran: China tests a red line without a contract
A Chinese military attaché offers a model of the J-20 to Tehran. No sale, but a strong signal about Iranian and Chinese armaments. Summary On […]
114 Rafale jets for India: a $40 billion strategic gamble
New Delhi grants Acceptance of Necessity for 114 Rafale jets (≈$40 billion). Production in India, technology transfers, impact on Dassault and the IAF. Summary On […]
French fighter jets: a school of sustainable engineering
From Morane to Rafale, French industry has built a coherent, exportable fighter jet sector focused on multi-role capabilities. In summary The history of French fighter […]
When France sells its used Rafale jets: a winning diplomatic gamble
Express sales, aircraft taken from stock, production under pressure: how Paris is turning used Rafale jets into an immediate diplomatic tool. In summary The sale […]
The Pentagon threatens sanctions against US defense contractors
Trump strikes hard: an executive order links share buybacks to arms deliveries. The top five defense contractors have paid $18 billion to shareholders. In summary […]
Rafale vs. F-35: the choice that is dividing Europe’s defense
Rafale vs. F-35: orders, dependencies, ITAR, data, and politics. Why Europe is hesitating between strategic autonomy and NATO alignment. In summary The Rafale vs. F-35 […]
SCAF: the €100 billion Franco-German divorce
France and Germany are at loggerheads over leadership of the future fighter jet program. German industry accuses Dassault of monopolizing the €100 billion European project. […]