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 […]
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A $4 billion deal: how Pakistan is arming Libya
Islamabad signs a major military agreement with Libya. JF-17 aircraft, land and naval equipment: analysis of a strategic shift. Summary Pakistan has reportedly concluded an […]
Algeria and armaments: what is the real purpose of $25 billion?
Algeria’s record military budget, regional rivalries, and social costs: why Algiers is investing nearly $25 billion in defense. Summary Algeria has taken a spectacular turn […]
Portugal turns to the F-35 to replace its aging F-16s
Lisbon confirms the F-35 to replace its F-16s. Modernization, budget, strategic choice, and NATO integration: the reasons behind a major shift. Summary On December 19, […]
Russian strikes on Odessa: the battle for access to the Black Sea
Russian missiles and drones strike Odessa. Moscow targets Ukraine’s maritime access. Kiev reorganizes its air command to hold the Black Sea. Summary Between December 20 […]
In the Sahel, the FU-AES wants to regain control in a never-ending war
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger launch the FU-AES. The goal: to strike faster against JNIM and ISIS in the Sahel. But the real battle will […]
United Kingdom: RAF pilot training on the brink of collapse
The RAF is experiencing a profound crisis in pilot training, marked by record delays, a shortage of instructors, and costly outsourcing abroad. Summary The Royal […]
Austria bolsters its air defense with 12 M-346 F Block 20 aircraft
Austria orders 12 M-346 F Block 20 aircraft from Leonardo for air policing and advanced training, opting for a modern, proven multi-role solution. Summary On […]
Without SCAF, can Dassault finance a sixth-generation fighter jet on its own?
SCAF uncertain: Can Dassault launch a sixth-generation fighter jet, at what cost, and with what national or European funding? In summary The risk of SCAF […]
SCAF at an impasse between political ambitions and industrial obstacles
The SCAF program, intended to replace the Rafale and Eurofighter, is stalling. Contested leadership, industrial differences, and delayed decisions are undermining the European fighter jet. […]