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 […]
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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 […]
Why Goose Could Never Have Taken Over Maverick’s F-14
In the F-14 Tomcat, Goose was not a co-pilot. Without a stick or throttles, the RIO directed the radar, weapons, and interception. Summary The F-14 […]
Russian Su-34s Strike Posts Directing Ukrainian Drones
Russia is deploying its Su-34s and glide bombs against drone control posts to break the network rather than targeting individual aircraft. Summary Russia is adapting […]
The F-35 Faces a Availability Crisis Worrying Allies
The 2026 GAO report reveals a critical availability status for the F-35. An industrial, military, and commercial alert for Lockheed Martin. In Summary The latest […]
Canada Eyeing GCAP, the Fighter Jet Capitalizing on European Chaos
Ottawa tracks GCAP as a potential observer, as the collapse of FCAS triggers a fresh battle for the future Western fighter. In Summary Canada is […]
The 6th-Generation Fighter Race Accelerates to Counter China, with Europe Falling Behind
The American F-47, Chinese J-36/J-50 prototypes, and the European GCAP: the race for sixth-generation fighters reveals a profound strategic shift. Summary The race for sixth-generation […]
The Su-57 and Su-34M: The Reality Behind the Modernization of Algerian Airspace
Su-34M, Su-57, Su-30MKA: Algeria is accelerating its aerial modernization, but operational realities remain nuanced. Executive Summary Algeria is entering a new phase of aerial modernization. […]
How the Rafale Is Becoming India’s Strategic Weapon
India is moving forward with plans to acquire 114 Rafale jets for its Air Force, with local production representing both an industrial challenge and a […]
The F/A-18 Hornet is in its final years with the Marines
The Marine Corps is retiring its F/A-18C/Ds by 2030 to transition to a fleet of F-35s that are more stealthy, networked, and suited to modern […]