Rafale jets “shot down” by Pakistan return to the skies for Cope India 2025 exercise
Three Indian Air Force Rafale fighter jets, previously claimed to have been shot down by Pakistan, will be present at the Cope India 2025 exercise: […]
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F-35 acceptance flights resume after engine fix
Lockheed Martin has resumed F-35 acceptance flights after fixing an engine vibration issue, paving the way for deliveries to resume and a return to normal. […]
Beijing steps up air and naval patrols around Taiwan
The PLAAF and Chinese navy conducted a joint patrol with 18 fighter jets around Taiwan, their first demonstration since the election. Summary China deployed 18 […]
Ankara speeds up purchase of 40 Eurofighters
Turkey is negotiating the purchase of 40 Eurofighter Typhoons from the European consortium, including 12 second-hand aircraft, to fill the gap left by the F-35 […]
NATO: Russian drones test defences in Poland and Romania
Russian drones are crossing allied airspace to test NATO’s response. Analysis of the facts, methods, objectives and impact on deterrence. Summary Since September 2025, NATO […]
Colombia: cartels challenge the state with drones
Cheap armed drones are costing Colombia dearly: figures, maps of hotspots, doctrinal flaws, and an operational anti-drone plan. Summary Since 2024, Colombian armed groups have […]
Shield presents X-BAT: the AI-powered VTOL unmanned fighter jet
Shield AI presents the X-BAT, an autonomous VTOL fighter jet piloted by Hivemind: range, cost, testing schedule and operational challenges analysed. Understand in 2 minutes […]
A curtain of harpoons: the Soviet self-defence system for ICBM silos
The Mozyr system was designed to protect Soviet ICBM silos by firing metal projectiles — technical and strategic analysis. Summary During the Cold War, the […]
Military firm behind drone frenzy in New Jersey
A private company under military contract admits to launching flying objects over New Jersey in November 2024, sparking panic and speculation about “UFOs”. Summary The […]
Airborne autonomy revisited with Shield AI’s Hivemind software
Shield AI’s Hivemind software redefines drone and aircraft autonomy: architecture, civil and military uses, positioning vis-à-vis the competition. In summary The Hivemind software, developed by […]