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 […]
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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 […]
Europe’s F-35s: the gamble of 600 fighter jets against Moscow
Behind the announcement of 600 F-35s in Europe, how many will remain in service, at what cost, and with what strategic dependence on Russia? In […]
The US Air Force is looking for contractors to train foreign pilots
Demand is skyrocketing: the US Air Force is looking for contractors to train foreign pilots. Behind the sale of fighter jets lies a real bottleneck. […]
The true costs of a 50-year nuclear weapons program
Developing, maintaining, and modernizing a nuclear arsenal costs a fortune. Here are the actual costs, public figures, and blind spots. In summary A nuclear weapons […]
Su-34 and Su-35: Russian strikes put to the test in Ukraine
Under pressure in Ukraine, Russia is brutally wearing down its Su-34 and Su-35 aircraft, while the production of parts and glide bombs is reaching worrying […]
France: Topaze emergency dispersal exercise for the Rafale
Surprise order, 20 Rafales dispersed in 8 hours: what the Topaze exercise says about base survival, logistics, and retaliatory strikes. Summary On January 27, 2026, […]
Prompt Global Strike: striking within an hour, but at what real cost?
From hypersonic gliders to space sensors, Prompt Global Strike promises a strike in less than an hour. Who can afford it, and who can defend […]