The 16 Ukrainian Rafales: A French Gamble Paid for by Europe
Paris is preparing 16 Rafale F4s for Kyiv starting in 2028. Cost, European loan, Dassault’s share, taxation, and actual profitability for France. In Summary France […]
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The RAF is stepping up its combat drone programme to support the Typhoon, F-35 and GCAP
The RAF aims to deploy CCA drones by 2030. Budget, missions, the Typhoon-F-35-GCAP fleet and the limitations of a highly ambitious timetable. In summary The […]
China’s J-20 is ramping up production thanks to AI-automated factories
In Chengdu, robots, AI and machine tools are speeding up the production of J-20 components. But the fully autonomous factory remains more of a vision […]
The Rafale communicates with the pilot, but its voice control remains limited
The Rafale uses voice alerts and limited voice control to reduce the pilot’s workload, without entrusting critical functions to voice commands. In summary The Dassault […]
Russia is fortifying its sole production facility for the Su-57 and Su-35
In Komsomolsk-na-Amure, Moscow is safeguarding production of the Su-57 and Su-35, which is now at risk from the expansion of Ukrainian air strikes. In summary […]
Ukraine is preparing for the arrival of 16 Swedish Gripen aircraft from 2027
Sixteen Gripen C/D aircraft could be delivered to Ukraine as early as 2027, ahead of the new Gripen E models. This marks a major industrial […]
China launches mass production of its J-35 stealth fighter
More than 30 J-35s are reported to have already been assembled. This ramp-up provides Beijing with a new asset for its air, naval and industrial […]
Washington revives the E-7 to track down Chinese stealth fighters
Washington is injecting a further $1.55 billion into the E-7 Wedgetail, a flying radar system that is essential for countering the Chinese J-20 and J-35 […]
The F-47: The Fighter Tailored for the War in the Pacific
The F-47 is set to replace the F-22 in the face of China. Its range, drones, and budget reveal the new U.S. air strategy. At […]
Six F-35Bs Delivered Without Radar: The Risky Gamble of Block 4
The Marine Corps has received six F-35Bs without the AN/APG-85 radar. This decision highlights the delays in the Block 4 program and temporarily compromises their […]