Rafale: when exports leave gaps in the French fleet
To sell the Rafale abroad, France has sold aircraft from its own squadrons. A commercial success with significant operational implications. Summary The export success of […]
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Why the F-117, retired since 2008, is still flying in secret
Officially retired, the F-117 is still flying. Why the US Air Force will continue to operate this stealth fighter until 2034. Summary On January 3, […]
Russian disinformation: how the GRU influenced Europe in 2025
In 2025, GRU-related disinformation targeted European public opinion: deepfakes, fake media, hacking, and political relays. Here are the methods and their effects. Summary In 2025, […]
Beijing raises its voice over Taiwan after the latest US arms sale
Chinese live-fire exercises around Taiwan: military objectives, a message to Taipei, and a test of the US response after a record arms sale. Summary The […]
The drone war in Western Sahara
Morocco is stepping up its offensive in Western Sahara with armed drones, turning a frozen conflict into a high-tech war. Precision strikes are weakening the […]
Can the UK afford Tempest without sacrificing its defense?
Tempest/GCAP raises concerns about costs. Can the UK stay the course without sacrificing the rest of its armed forces, or will it shift further toward […]
Germany is rearming: can Berlin become Europe’s leading military power?
Berlin is accelerating the Zeitenwende. Record budgets, massive arms purchases, rising troop numbers. Can Germany become Europe’s leading conventional military power? In summary Since 2025, […]
The PA-NG: a costly but vital gamble for the French Navy
A new French aircraft carrier is being launched to replace the Charles de Gaulle. Challenges, current limitations, budget, drones, and manufacturers: the real debate. In […]
Air saturation: China’s strategy to wear down Taiwan
Air incursions, crossing the median line, risk of accidents: Beijing is wearing down Taiwan through daily, measured pressure. In summary China is pursuing a low-key […]
Situational awareness, the fighter pilot’s invisible weapon.
Perceiving, understanding, anticipating: situational awareness decides the outcome of a dogfight. Endsley model, OODA loop, data fusion, and cognitive traps. In summary In aerial combat, […]