Washington revives the E-7 to track down Chinese stealth fighters
Washington is injecting a further $1.55 billion into the E-7 Wedgetail, a flying radar system that is essential for countering the Chinese J-20 and J-35 […]
Month: June 2026
Ukrainian firm Fire Point moves from drones to the European missile defence shield
Ukrainian manufacturer Fire Point is developing Freyja, a low-cost missile defence system designed in collaboration with Hensoldt to reduce dependence on the Patriot system. In […]
The F-47: The Fighter Tailored for the War in the Pacific
The F-47 is set to replace the F-22 in the face of China. Its range, drones, and budget reveal the new U.S. air strategy. At […]
Six F-35Bs Delivered Without Radar: The Risky Gamble of Block 4
The Marine Corps has received six F-35Bs without the AN/APG-85 radar. This decision highlights the delays in the Block 4 program and temporarily compromises their […]
First F-35A Husarz Jets Arrive in Poland
The arrival of F-35As in Poland strengthens NATO’s eastern flank while exposing the financial and technical strains of the American program. In Summary Poland officially […]
India: Rafale Maintenance Contract Revives Doubts Over Losses
The planned support for 36 Rafale jets fuels Indian communication without being enough to erase signs of at least one loss in May 2025. In […]
Why Goose Could Never Have Taken Over Maverick’s F-14
In the F-14 Tomcat, Goose was not a co-pilot. Without a stick or throttles, the RIO directed the radar, weapons, and interception. Summary The F-14 […]
Russian Su-34s Strike Posts Directing Ukrainian Drones
Russia is deploying its Su-34s and glide bombs against drone control posts to break the network rather than targeting individual aircraft. Summary Russia is adapting […]
London Funds 150,000 Drones for the War in Ukraine
London will finance 150,000 drones for Ukraine in 2026, confirming the shift from aid based on large platforms to mass industrial warfare. Summary The United […]
Poland Seeks to Back Its Fighters with the Autonomous X-BAT
Warsaw is studying Shield AI’s X-BAT, an autonomous vertical takeoff and landing combat drone designed to support its F-35, F-16, and FA-50 aircraft. Summary Poland […]