France: The DGA Commences Work on the Rafale F5
France is accelerating the Rafale F5 with a new radar, T-REX engine, electronic warfare, IVDL link, and a stealth drone to prepare for the post-FCAS […]
Month: September 2026
FCAS: The Franco-German Rift Opens a Battle Over Funding
The NGF is halted. Berlin hesitates between GCAP, a European solution, F-35, and Eurofighter, with a major risk of technological fragmentation. In Summary The cancellation […]
Rafale vs. Stealth Aircraft: French Sensors Reach Their Limits
French pilots highlight the growing difficulties faced by the Rafale when countering stealth fighters, making the upcoming F5 standard a critical evolution planned for the […]
The F-35 Prepares for Six Internal Missiles to Maintain Stealth
The Pentagon confirms “Six in the Bay”: the F-35 is set to expand its internal weapon bay capacity from four to six missiles by September […]
Egypt Requests 24 Additional Rafale Fighters from Dassault Aviation
Egypt is requesting a proposal from Dassault Aviation for 24 additional Rafale aircraft, with the potential goal of expanding its fleet to 78 fighters. In […]
Greek F-4 Phantom Crash in Tanagra: Two Pilots Killed
A Greek F-4E Phantom II crashed in Tanagra during Athens Flying Week 2026. Two pilots died during the demonstration. In Summary A Hellenic Air Force […]
A Chinese YY-20 Refuels a Rafale: Why It Matters
A Chinese YY-20A refueled an Egyptian Rafale in mid-air. A technical feat that highlights Beijing’s growing expeditionary air power. In brief An official photograph published […]
J-10CE: why Uzbekistan is choosing the Chinese fighter
Uzbekistan becomes the second foreign operator of the Chinese J-10CE. A military choice that reduces its historical dependence on Russia. In brief Uzbekistan has just […]
Rafale shot down by a J-10C: what the 2025 engagement really reveals
Pakistan’s J-10C and its PL-15 surprised the Indian Rafale. Above all, the clash reveals the power of network-centric air warfare. In brief The aerial engagement […]
J-36: Is China Pulling Ahead of the U.S. in the 6th Generation?
The Chinese J-36 is already flying, with multiple prototypes emerging. Facing the American F-47, it reveals a new battle for air superiority. Executive Summary The […]