CycloKinetics: 32% More Energy for Missiles and Aircraft
CycloKinetics promises 32% more energy for aircraft, missiles, and rockets. A useful innovation, but one still shrouded in uncertainty. In summary The American company CycloKinetics […]
Month: May 2026
Replicator: Why the U.S. Military Is Betting Everything on Disposable Drones
The Pentagon aims to counter China’s numerical superiority with thousands of autonomous drones. Replicator promises speed, but poses real risks. In summary The Replicator program […]
Why the F-22 Would Beat the F-35 in a Dogfight, but Not in Every War
A technical look at whether the F-22 can defeat the F-35 in a dogfight, and why BVR combat, stealth and sensor fusion change the answer. […]
A Hefty Bill for the Rafale F5: The UAE Pulls Out Amid French Technological Refusal
The UAE’s withdrawal from co-financing the Rafale F5 leaves Paris facing a hefty bill and reignites industrial tensions within the SCAF. In summary France finds […]
France Abandons the Eurodrone to Accelerate the Rafale F5
Paris is refocusing the LPM on the Rafale F5, its combat drone, and its future missiles, at the risk of undermining the European Eurodrone program. […]
SpaceX Prepares for Its IPO: Should You Buy Into Elon Musk’s Dream?
SpaceX is reportedly preparing for a historic IPO. Starlink, defense, Starship, valuation, and risks: why the move is as fascinating as it is concerning. In […]
China Turns the J-20 into a Mass-Production Weapon
With its automated factories, China is ramping up production of the J-20 and reshaping the industrial balance of power against Europe. In Summary China is […]
Fouga Crash in Seine-et-Marne: A First Flight That Turned Tragic
Two dead in the crash of a Fouga Magister near Fontainebleau. The investigation focuses on the first flight, maintenance, and rare parts. In Summary On […]
How Warsaw Will Finance Its Rearmament with Europe
Warsaw becomes the first beneficiary of SAFE loans, securing €43.7 billion to accelerate its rearmament in the face of Russia. In Summary Poland has just […]
The Marines’ Robotic Bet for Building Runways Under Threat
The Marine Corps aims to automate the construction of expeditionary runways with robots capable of laying aviation matting in austere terrain. In Summary The U.S. […]