Stealth aircraft, AWACS, refueling tankers: the build-up in the Middle East
F-22s, F-35s, AWACS, and refueling tankers: in 72 hours, the United States has strengthened its position in the Middle East. Objectives, missions, and risks. Summary […]
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Bunker-busting bombs: why Washington is reviving the GBU-57
Contract worth over $100 million awarded to Boeing for new GBU-57s after Iran. Deliveries starting in 2028: deep strikes remain a priority. Summary The US […]
KAAN: why Saudi Arabia is discussing a deal with Ankara
Turkish Aerospace says it is in the final stages of negotiations with Saudi Arabia on KAAN: purchase of a squadron or extensive cooperation, including an […]
J-20 and Iran: China tests a red line without a contract
A Chinese military attaché offers a model of the J-20 to Tehran. No sale, but a strong signal about Iranian and Chinese armaments. Summary On […]
114 Rafale jets for India: a $40 billion strategic gamble
New Delhi grants Acceptance of Necessity for 114 Rafale jets (≈$40 billion). Production in India, technology transfers, impact on Dassault and the IAF. Summary On […]
The Pentagon threatens sanctions against US defense contractors
Trump strikes hard: an executive order links share buybacks to arms deliveries. The top five defense contractors have paid $18 billion to shareholders. In summary […]
SCAF: the €100 billion Franco-German divorce
France and Germany are at loggerheads over leadership of the future fighter jet program. German industry accuses Dassault of monopolizing the €100 billion European project. […]
Algeria flies the Su-57E: a strategic leap in the Maghreb
Images show a Su-57E flying over Algeria. What is the value of Russian exports, how much do they cost, and what does this change for […]
The problem of the UK’s refusal to share technology on the GCAP fighter jet
Italy accuses London of blocking technology sharing on the 6th generation GCAP fighter jet, threatening industrial cooperation, defense budgets, and export competitiveness. Summary Italian Defense […]
Ukraine could receive the Meteor air-to-air ramjet missile
The integration of the Meteor missile on Ukrainian fighter jets could break Russian air superiority thanks to its ramjet technology. In summary The possible supply […]