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 […]
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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. […]
NATO: the 5% of GDP that is reshaping national budgets
NATO is moving towards 5% of GDP for defense. This is a strategic turning point that is redefining budgets, the military industry, and the balance […]
Poland negotiates its MiG-29s in exchange for drone technology, and there is friction
Warsaw is negotiating a barter deal involving MiG-29s in exchange for Ukrainian drone technology. At stake: the timetable, presidential approval, the actual cost, and the […]
When Chinese and Russian bombers put Tokyo on red alert
A patrol of Chinese and Russian bombers near Japan and South Korea reignites regional tensions and confirms the military rise of the Beijing-Moscow alliance. Summary […]
Serval: the French armored vehicle that aims to transform the fight against drones
France launches KNDS France’s Serval C-UAV armored vehicle: 30 mm cannon, radar, and RF detection to counter drones from 2028. The Serval armored vehicle, in […]
Thai F-16s strike Cambodia, reigniting regional tensions
The Royal Thai Air Force’s air strikes against Cambodian targets expose an asymmetrical balance of power and a dangerous crisis for Southeast Asia. In summary […]
China locks fire control radar onto Japanese F-15: an incident that raises concerns
Tokyo accuses Beijing of locking fire control radar onto its aircraft near Okinawa, a serious act that raises questions about military stability in East Asia. […]
German MP wants to kill the SCAF
A German MP is proposing to halt the FCAS program. Behind this move lies a real risk of implosion for the future European combat aircraft. […]
The Tejas crash in Dubai disrupts production and export contracts
The fatal crash of a Tejas at the Dubai Airshow weakens HAL, calls into question the delivery schedule to the Indian Air Force, and puts […]