The Marine Corps’ last Harrier is preparing to bow out
The US Marine Corps confirms the Harrier’s final retirement in 2026. End of a unique capability and transition to the F-35B. Summary On January 2, […]
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The Fall of Maduro: Account of a Secret US Military Operation
From the escalation in August 2025 to the raid on January 3, 2026: ISR, electronic warfare, SEAD, urban assault, and exfiltration, minute by minute. Summary […]
Cairo moves closer to Beijing, sending a clear message to the Middle East
Cairo and Beijing have launched their first major joint air exercise. Aircraft involved, missions, strategic message, and regional effects. Summary On January 1, 2026, the […]
Tougher tests, stronger bodies: the USAF’s fitness shift
The US Air Force is tightening its physical tests in 2026. The goal: more resilient airmen for the Indo-Pacific and extended operations. Summary On January […]
France turns the page on the E-3F with two GlobalEye aircraft from 2029
Two Saab GlobalEye aircraft will replace the E-3F Sentry: a choice based on capability and industry, and a full-scale test for the French Kill-web. In […]
SCAF postponed again, Europe risks missing the boat
The SCAF has been postponed again, following a decision by Berlin. Industrial disagreements, rivalry with the GCAP, and the risk of Europe falling behind technologically. […]
Why Washington is offering Israel 50 F-15s for $8.6 billion
Washington launches production of F-15IA for Israel: operational requirements, schedule, financing, and the real industrial gain for Boeing. Summary The Pentagon has awarded Boeing a […]
Taiwan: Moscow promises to help Beijing in the event of war
Russia says it would support China if war broke out over Taiwan, based on the 2001 Sino-Russian treaty and a shared understanding of sovereignty. In […]
Chinese sanctions: Beijing targets Boeing and the US military industry
Beijing sanctions 20 US companies and 10 executives. Defense, space, drones: a detailed analysis of an industrial and diplomatic standoff. Summary On December 26, the […]
The fighter jet of the future: has the SCAF become too expensive?
The cost of the SCAF is skyrocketing: budgets, phases, production, possible deviations, and trade-offs. How much can Europe afford to pay? In summary The SCAF […]