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 […]
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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 […]
Pentagon: NDS 2026 refocuses America and puts pressure on NATO
The new NDS puts the defense of US territory first. It redefines priorities, budgets, and burden sharing with NATO. Summary The Pentagon has published its […]
A quick, effective, and less expensive choice: Ukraine’s bet on the Gripen C/D
Announced by Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine expects to receive the Gripen C/D in 2026. Capabilities, integration, budget, and challenges of a “closed sky” air defense system. […]
Tunisia: the C-130H – “new” on paper, but an old dilemma in reality
Tunisia receives a 42-year-old used American C-130H: a useful addition or an awkward symbol? Analysis of costs, real needs, and possible alternatives. Summary The arrival […]