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 […]
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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. […]
How an algorithm can save a fighter fleet hundreds of hours
Innovative mathematical model for planning engine usage in a fighter fleet via stochastic optimization, reducing wear and tear and increasing flight hours. Summary Fighter aircraft […]
The illusion of Top Gun versus the rigors of modern fighter piloting
A deep dive into the daily lives of Rafale and F-35 pilots, far from the glamour of Hollywood and cinematic clichés. In summary The image […]
The invisible war or the triumph of tactical miniature drones
From biomimetic insects to killer drones, the miniaturization of flight systems is redefining lethality and espionage on modern battlefields. In summary The defense industry is […]