The low availability of German aircraft weakens the Luftwaffe
Low availability, aging fleets, weakened SCAF: the Luftwaffe is paying for years of underinvestment and contradictory industrial choices. Summary The issue of the low availability […]
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The never-ending saga of replacing Canada’s CF-18s
Forty years of hesitation, life extensions, and political battles over replacing the CF-18s: how Canada trapped itself in the face of modern threats. Summary Since […]
Has Algeria really acquired the Russian Su-57 Felon?
Amid Russian confirmations, leaks, and uncertainties, Algeria appears to be becoming the first export customer for the Su-57 Felon—but the deal raises major political and […]
The PLAAF: from territorial defense to projected power
Once focused on territorial defense, the PLAAF now claims to have regional projection capabilities. Does its doctrine really match its resources? Summary Since the 1990s, […]
Russian Tu-160s conduct long strategic patrol in the Arctic
Russian Tu-160 strategic bombers conducted an 11-hour patrol over the Arctic Ocean—a show of force, strategic projection, and a game changer in modern air warfare. […]
Russian aviation bogged down: losses reveal its weaknesses
Russian aviation is suffering massive destruction in Ukraine. Aircraft losses, structural vulnerability, production under pressure: an alarming assessment. Summary Since Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine […]
The F-35 in trouble: modernization stalled and costs skyrocketing
Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II program is being rocked by soaring costs, delays in the TR-3 upgrade, and engine failures. Summary The F-35 program, which […]
China upgrades J-20 to early strike capability
The PLAAF is upgrading its J-20 fleet to threaten US installations in the Pacific and shift the air power balance. In summary The Chinese Air […]
A $100 billion SCAF: how much is Europe willing to pay?
The SCAF budget, estimated at between €80 and €100 billion, is reshuffling the French, German, and Spanish defense budgets until 2040. Summary The SCAF program […]
Azerbaijan bets on the Chinese-Pakistani JF-17
Baku is investing more than $6 billion in the JF-17 Thunder to modernize its fleet, reduce its ties with Moscow, and move closer to Beijing. […]