Mali: Russia changes uniforms, but not strategy
Mali: Africa Corps replaces Wagner. Worrying security situation, Russian influence, and diplomatic tensions. Summary In June 2025, the Russian paramilitary group Wagner officially withdrew from […]
Military
Ukraine, NATO, F-35: Swiss neutrality under pressure
Swiss neutrality, long considered a pillar of its stability, is now being called into question by the war in Ukraine, tensions between NATO and Russia, […]
Zapad-2025: MiG-31Ks and Kinzhals on display over the Barents Sea
Russian-Belarusian Zapad-2025 exercise: MiG-31Ks armed with Kinzhals fly over the Barents Sea, sending a message of deterrence near NATO borders and increasing regional tensions. Summary […]
Ankara accelerates KAAN program to break free from F-16s
Turkey is moving forward with KAAN, its stealth fighter jet designed to replace F-16s and reduce its dependence on foreign suppliers. Summary The KAAN program, […]
Russian Oreshnik missiles: Minsk hosts a secret military base
Satellite images point to a military construction site in Paulauka, possibly linked to Oreshnik missiles. Strategic, nuclear, and NATO issues explained. Recent satellite images show […]
The PLAAF’s capabilities against Taiwan: air invasions, blockades, and assaults
Technical analysis of the Chinese Air Force (PLAAF): possible incursions, air blockades, and airborne assaults against Taiwan, doctrine, and actual capabilities. The Taiwan Strait is […]
The ERAM program accelerates the arrival of a new cruise missile for Ukraine
The ERAM missile: rapid launch, long range, GPS/INS guidance, and allied funding. How the US is preparing a new weapon for Ukraine. The Extended-Range Attack […]
Chinese air power compared to the world’s major forces
Comparison of the Chinese Air Force with the US, Russia, France, the UK, India, and Canada: personnel, fifth generation, capabilities, budgets, and strategic priorities. Quantitative […]
Indian Air Force (IAF): forced modernization with 400 new aircraft targeted
Ranked fourth in the world, the IAF must fill gaps in fighter jets, AWACS, transport aircraft, and helicopters. Programs, budgets, deadlines, and risks are scrutinized. […]