In Sweden, the exodus of pilots is already threatening NATO membership
In Sweden, the fighter pilot crisis has revealed deep-seated discontent over pensions, salaries, and retention at the worst possible strategic moment. In summary The Swedish […]
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With 100 J-11BGs, Beijing is accelerating the modernization of its fighter fleet
China is upgrading around 100 J-11Bs to the J-11BG standard with AESA radar and PL-10 missiles. This will enable it to turn the tables on […]
Drones, missiles, fighter jets: the fatal cost equation
A €20,000 drone can force the use of a €2 million missile. Analysis of attrition warfare and the cost-interception ratio in the economics of war. […]
Iran: The Fall of the Air Shield
In June 2025, Israeli and American strikes exposed the limitations of Iran’s air defenses, from the S-300 to the Bavar-373. Technical and strategic analysis. Summary […]
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 […]
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, […]