France Faces Urgent Choice Between Rafale F4 and Rafale F5
The French Air Force is demanding more Rafales before 2033. The choice between the readily available F4 and the strategic F5 exposes tensions within French […]
Month: August 2026
China Unveils Three Drones for Joint Intelligence
With the GJ-3A, WZ-10, and WZ-7, the PLAAF aims to bridge tactical reconnaissance, strategic intelligence, and joint strikes. Executive Summary The joint presentation of the […]
After the FCAS, the Dassault-Airbus Conflict Threatens Eurodrone
France reduces its Eurodrone purchases while Dassault contests its exclusion. Budgets, technologies, and the risks of a new European setback. Executive Summary Following the cancellation […]
Dassault Aviation: The Rafale Drives First-Half Results
Dassault Aviation posted €4.16 billion in revenue for the first half of 2026. The Rafale dominates, while Falcon prepares for a rebound. Executive Summary Dassault […]
Mega-Contracts PAC-3 and Dreadnought: Defense Industry in Full Expansion
On July 29, 2026, Lockheed Martin receives $53.86B for the PAC-3 MSE. The following day, BAE Systems secures £5.9B for the Royal Navy’s Dreadnought submarines. […]
Turkey Validates Stealth Weapon Carriage on the Kızılelma Drone
The Kızılelma fired two bombs from its internal weapons bay—a test that brings Turkey closer to a truly penetrating combat drone. Summary Baykar announced on […]