Has Algeria really acquired the Russian Su-57 Felon?
Amid Russian confirmations, leaks, and uncertainties, Algeria appears to be becoming the first export customer for the Su-57 Felon—but the deal raises major political and […]
Military
The PLAAF: from territorial defense to projected power
Once focused on territorial defense, the PLAAF now claims to have regional projection capabilities. Does its doctrine really match its resources? Summary Since the 1990s, […]
Russian Tu-160s conduct long strategic patrol in the Arctic
Russian Tu-160 strategic bombers conducted an 11-hour patrol over the Arctic Ocean—a show of force, strategic projection, and a game changer in modern air warfare. […]
Russian aviation bogged down: losses reveal its weaknesses
Russian aviation is suffering massive destruction in Ukraine. Aircraft losses, structural vulnerability, production under pressure: an alarming assessment. Summary Since Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine […]
The F-35 in trouble: modernization stalled and costs skyrocketing
Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II program is being rocked by soaring costs, delays in the TR-3 upgrade, and engine failures. Summary The F-35 program, which […]
China upgrades J-20 to early strike capability
The PLAAF is upgrading its J-20 fleet to threaten US installations in the Pacific and shift the air power balance. In summary The Chinese Air […]
A $100 billion SCAF: how much is Europe willing to pay?
The SCAF budget, estimated at between €80 and €100 billion, is reshuffling the French, German, and Spanish defense budgets until 2040. Summary The SCAF program […]
Azerbaijan bets on the Chinese-Pakistani JF-17
Baku is investing more than $6 billion in the JF-17 Thunder to modernize its fleet, reduce its ties with Moscow, and move closer to Beijing. […]
France’s new supersonic nuclear missile in the spotlight
The French authorities unveil the ASMPA-R supersonic nuclear missile for the first time: performance, entry into service, reasons for its public reveal. Summary France has […]
Purchases of American aircraft that weaken Europe
Europe is increasing its purchases of F-35s and F-16s at the expense of its own fighter jets. What are the figures, what are the industrial […]