Why the F-117, retired since 2008, is still flying in secret
Officially retired, the F-117 is still flying. Why the US Air Force will continue to operate this stealth fighter until 2034. Summary On January 3, […]
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An orbital capsule to resupply troops in less than an hour
Arc wants to drop military equipment from orbit in less than an hour. Promise, real uses, physical limitations, and cost. Summary Arc, developed by Inversion […]
American RQ-170 and MQ-9 drones decisive in Maduro’s capture in Venezuela
Operation Absolute Resolve mobilized RQ-170 and MQ-9 stealth drones to surveil and strike, leading to the capture of Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026. This […]
The Fall of Maduro: Account of a Secret US Military Operation
From the escalation in August 2025 to the raid on January 3, 2026: ISR, electronic warfare, SEAD, urban assault, and exfiltration, minute by minute. Summary […]
Cairo moves closer to Beijing, sending a clear message to the Middle East
Cairo and Beijing have launched their first major joint air exercise. Aircraft involved, missions, strategic message, and regional effects. Summary On January 1, 2026, the […]
Tougher tests, stronger bodies: the USAF’s fitness shift
The US Air Force is tightening its physical tests in 2026. The goal: more resilient airmen for the Indo-Pacific and extended operations. Summary On January […]
France turns the page on the E-3F with two GlobalEye aircraft from 2029
Two Saab GlobalEye aircraft will replace the E-3F Sentry: a choice based on capability and industry, and a full-scale test for the French Kill-web. In […]
SCAF postponed again, Europe risks missing the boat
The SCAF has been postponed again, following a decision by Berlin. Industrial disagreements, rivalry with the GCAP, and the risk of Europe falling behind technologically. […]
Before the Rafale, the Mirage Milan and its visionary whiskers
Long before the Rafale, the Mirage Milan tested retractable canards. A bold aerodynamic innovation, too complex for its time. Summary The Dassault Mirage Milan occupies […]
Understanding SCAF: Much more than just a fighter jet
NGF, Remote Carrier drones, combat cloud: SCAF aims for European air superiority. Technologies, budgets, dependencies, and timelines. In summary SCAF is not “the replacement for […]