U.S. CCAs Promise More Mass, but Their Cost Threatens the Concept
With the FQ-42A and FQ-44A, the USAF aims to build affordable combat mass. Yet stealth, autonomy, and survivability are already threatening the cost equation. Executive […]
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Chinese H-6N Appears Carrying JL-1 Under J-20 Escort
Beijing showcases an H-6N carrying the JL-1 under J-20 escort, a sequence shedding light on the new air-based leg of its deterrent. In summary In […]
NGI passes a critical test on its second-stage motor
Lockheed Martin validates a second-stage motor burst test for the NGI. Technical risk recedes, but the schedule remains tight.* In summary Lockheed Martin announced on […]
Russia Is Transforming the Yak-130M into a Ukrainian Drone Hunter
The Yak-130M is becoming a light anti-drone fighter. Moscow is looking to protect its territory without committing its valuable Su-57s and Su-35s. In Summary Russia […]
Why Beijing Is Concentrating Its J-20s Along the Indian Border
Satellites show at least eleven J-20s at Hotan and Damxung. Their presence reveals China’s new aerial strategy vis-à-vis India. In Summary Commercial images taken on […]
The F-35 in Crisis: Chronic Availability Issues and Out-of-Control Costs
In 2025, only 1 in 4 F-35s was fully mission capable. TR-3 delays, parts shortages, life-cycle costs exceeding $2 trillion: the GAO sounds the alarm. […]
The BRRRRT Act: Congress vs. the USAF to Save the Warthog
On July 20, 2026, the BRRRRT Act was introduced in Congress to keep 126 A-10 Warthogs in service until 2033, defying the USAF’s push to […]
Lockheed Martin anchors NATO’s missile capabilities in Germany
In Ankara, Lockheed Martin is stepping up PAC-3 maintenance and preparing for ATACMS production in Germany in partnership with Rheinmetall. In summary At the NATO […]
The United States is demanding weapons production at a wartime rate
Patriot, THAAD, Tomahawk, SM-3, SM-6 and AMRAAM missiles: Washington is pressing its defence contractors to replenish stocks depleted by conflicts. In summary Washington is now […]
The F-47 is prompting Boeing to rebuild its fighter aircraft industry in St. Louis
Boeing is developing the manufacturing facilities in St. Louis for the F-47, a sixth-generation fighter designed to replace the F-22 and command drones. In summary […]