Dassault Aviation and Harmattan AI: a strategic turning point for the Rafale F5
The integration of Harmattan AI into the Rafale F5 marks a key milestone for French combat aviation and raises questions about the future of defense […]
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North Korea infiltrates US jobs and spies on companies
Fake remote applicants, stolen identities, and “laptop farms”: how Pyongyang is turning US hiring into a vehicle for espionage. In summary North Korea has found […]
PAK-DA and hypersonic missiles: Russia’s new strategy
PAK-DA, Oreshnik hypersonic missiles, and armed drones: Moscow is redefining its air doctrine between strategic deterrence, combined strikes, and industrial challenges. Summary On January 8, […]
Chinese radars defeated: the F-35 imposes its stealth capabilities in Somalia
US strikes in Somalia, the rise of NGAD, and the effectiveness of the F-35B against Chinese radars: a sequence that reveals US strategy. Summary On […]
F-35: pooled budgets, record volumes, and assumed dependence
With 191 deliveries in 2025, the F-35 is widening the industrial gap. What are the Rafale, Eurofighter, Gripen, J-20, JF-17, and Tejas producing, and at […]
Russian aviation under strain: pilots under-trained for combat
Lack of flight hours, accelerated training, rising accident rates: how the deprofessionalization of pilots is weakening Russian aviation. Summary Since the start of the war […]
Air forces in Europe: how many aircraft are truly ready for action?
Available aircraft, qualified pilots, maintenance, and budgets: an investigation into the true combat capability of European air forces. In summary The actual availability of European […]
Italy establishes the first F-35 school outside the US in Trapani-Birgi
Italy is opening the first F-35 school outside the US in Trapani-Birgi. This industrial, strategic, and budgetary decision says a lot about NATO. In summary […]
With NGAD, the US Air Force is preparing for laser warfare
The NGAD program is exploring the integration of lasers and microwave weapons for active defense, made possible by a new generation of power generation. Summary […]
The US Air Force’s 2026 budget cuts the F-35 to focus on NGAD
The US Air Force’s 2026 budget reduces the F-35A and redirects efforts toward NGAD, the F-47, and CCAs, at the cost of decisive industrial choices. […]