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 […]
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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 […]
Secret crash near Area 51: a drone, a TFR… and the FBI arrives!
A crash involving an aircraft from the 432nd Wing near Area 51 led to a Temporary Flight Restriction and a joint investigation with the FBI. […]
China deploys its GJ-11 stealth drones in Tibet to counter India
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword operates from Shigatse: capabilities, use against India, role with the J-20S, and China’s rise in stealth UCAVs, figures and analysis. Understand […]
Zhuk-ME radar: leaked documents reveal faults in Indian MiG-29Ks
A leak has disclosed Russian reports on the failures of the Zhuk-ME radar in the Indian Navy’s MiG-29Ks: reliability well below contractual expectations. Summary Internal […]
Chinese J-16s reportedly repelled foreign stealth aircraft in the South China Sea
In 2024, PLAAF J-16s reportedly intercepted two foreign stealth aircraft over the South China Sea, illustrating rising regional tensions. Summary A report in the South […]
Ottawa confirms progress on F-35 program despite US review of sales
Canada maintains its schedule for 88 F-35s despite US export review, with deliveries and budget unchanged. Summary The Canadian government has reaffirmed that the F-35A […]
The AMRAAM contract bolsters Pakistan’s F-16s and exports
The Pentagon awards $41.6 million for AMRAAM C-8 and D-3 missiles. This is a strong signal for Pakistan’s F-16s and the industrial chain, with deliveries […]
How fighter pilots adapt to enemy air defenses
How fighter pilots adapt their tactics to modern air defenses (S-400, HQ-9B). Training in the US, Russia, China, France, and the UK. Summary Enemy air […]
The Pentagon downgrades USAFE and NATO AIRCOM to 3-star rank.
Washington reduces the rank of the commander of USAFE-AFA and Allied Air Command from four stars to three stars. A budgetary decision with strategic implications […]