US F-16s use laser-guided rockets to shoot down Houthi drones
US Air Force F-16s use APKWS II rockets to destroy Houthi drones over the Red Sea, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional missiles. Since 2023, […]
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The war in Ukraine demonstrates Clausewitz’s theory of the superiority of defense
Clausewitz’s theory of the superiority of defense finds concrete application in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, confirming the strategic advantage of defensive operations. In “On War” (1832), […]
India considers F-35 acquisition
India could integrate the F-35 into its air fleet, a decision influenced by geopolitical dynamics and technological advances. Faced with the challenge of modernizing its […]
US Air Force triples funding for sixth-generation fighter jet
The US Air Force significantly increases funding for the prototype engine for its sixth-generation fighter, bringing the contracts with General Electric and Pratt & Whitney […]
Air collision in Washington D.C.: the complexity of airspace
On January 29, 2025, a mid-air collision between an airliner and a military helicopter over Washington D.C. resulted in the deaths of 67 people. On […]
Airbus faced with reduced orders for the A400M
Reductions in orders for the A400M by France and Spain are putting Airbus in difficulty. Analysis of the economic and military implications. Airbus Defence and […]
Russia repositioning its Su-34s to protect itself
Russia moves Su-34s to Engels-2, marking a major strategic repositioning. Investigation into the reasons and military implications. The deployment of Su-34s to Engels-2 raises a […]
Trump tariff hike will add to US defense costs
Tariffs on steel and strategic materials being considered by the Trump administration could add to the costs of defense programs and disrupt supply chains. The […]
The strategic battle for Velyka Novosilka
The capture of Velyka Novosilka, the last Ukrainian stronghold in the southern Donbas, could pave the way for a strategic Russian advance towards Dnipropetrovsk. The […]
Stealth warfare against undersea cables and pipelines
The world’s democracies need to protect vital undersea infrastructure from sabotage, a major strategic threat. Submarine infrastructures, such as data cables and energy pipelines, carry […]