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 […]
Military
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, […]
F-35 in Europe: countries that have resisted the American aircraft
While the F-35 is gaining ground in Europe, some countries have rejected the American aircraft. This is a strategic choice with serious industrial and budgetary […]
China: Western pilots recruited—business or betrayal?
Scandal, laws, sanctions: how Beijing attracted former Western fighter pilots to train the PLAAF, and what we still know in 2026. Summary China’s recruitment of […]
UAP: Former Pentagon official forces the government to explain itself
Former Pentagon executive Lue Elizondo claims that the government is withholding data on UAPs. The debate shifts to methodology and evidence. Summary A former official […]
F-35 too expensive: Switzerland forced to reduce its fighter fleet
The price of the F-35A exceeds the approved budget. Bern wants to buy “as many as possible” for under CHF 6 billion, at the risk […]
Air Force One VC-25B: Boeing adds $15.5 million in vital communications
The VC-25B program climbs to $4.32 billion: the US Air Force is funding a communications upgrade to deliver two Next Air Force One aircraft by […]