Africa: why armies are now turning to low-cost drones
In the Sahel and beyond, African armies are buying Turkish and Chinese drones. Although cheaper than fighter jets, they are creating a new dependency. In […]
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PLAAF: China prepares for aerial saturation with drones
Beijing opens 2026 with drones, J-20s, and networked warfare. Behind the publicity stunt, the PLAAF is refining a mass strategy designed to saturate the skies. […]
The US and Israel against Iran: weapons for a massive strike
The joint US-Israel offensive against Iran combines Tomahawk missiles, suicide drones, F-35s, and massive strikes. Here are the weapons, targets, and initial effects. Summary As […]
How an old Hawker Sea Fury managed to shoot down a MiG-15
In Korea, the Hawker Sea Fury proved that a well-piloted piston-engine fighter could still beat a jet. A detailed look back at a duel that […]
UK bases unavailable: Washington must rewrite its plan against Iran
If London refuses Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford, Washington loses logistical “shortcuts” for its bombers, and the Iran option becomes more difficult. In summary Press […]
Germany considers 35 more F-35s while SCAF derails
Berlin discusses a second batch of F-35s for nuclear sharing, while SCAF gets bogged down. Costs, trade-offs, and political turmoil. Summary On February 19, 2026, […]
Drones and missiles: NATO reform set to cost a pretty penny
From air policing to defense against drones and missiles: NATO is preparing a reform ahead of July 2026, with budgetary and procurement implications. Summary NATO […]
USAF: shocking study calls for 500 aircraft to counter China
A study published in early February judges the USAF’s plans to be too weak to counter Beijing: 500 additional fighter jets would be needed by […]
When France sells its used Rafale jets: a winning diplomatic gamble
Express sales, aircraft taken from stock, production under pressure: how Paris is turning used Rafale jets into an immediate diplomatic tool. In summary The sale […]
Rafale vs. F-35: the choice that is dividing Europe’s defense
Rafale vs. F-35: orders, dependencies, ITAR, data, and politics. Why Europe is hesitating between strategic autonomy and NATO alignment. In summary The Rafale vs. F-35 […]