Mirage 2000 in interception: a sonic boom shakes eastern Paris
On the night of 16 to 17 October, two Mirage 2000s broke Mach 1 to intercept a non-responsive aircraft. Documented account, procedures, figures and issues. […]
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Arrival of JF-17s in the Caucasus: Pakistani exercises or delivery to Baku?
Images of JF-17s on Azerbaijani runways are causing a stir on social media. Deployment for exercises or first deliveries to Baku? Analysis, figures and regional […]
AI in the service of war: Israel-Iran propaganda duel
Israel and Iran are waging an information war assisted by artificial intelligence, deploying deepfakes, bots and rival narratives to dominate the narrative. In summary Israel […]
American soldiers approached for espionage via LinkedIn and Reddit
The US Army reveals that foreign combatants are recruiting soldiers on LinkedIn, Reddit and Indeed for espionage, targeting young recruits in particular. Summary Foreign powers […]
US B-52s fly near Venezuela in a show of strategic force
Three US B-52s approach Caracas; Maduro scrambles F-16s. A strategic patrol that signals US resolve in the face of regional unrest. Summary On October 15, […]
Pakistan strikes Taliban targets in Afghanistan, risking regional spillover
Pakistan conducts airstrikes in Afghanistan against the Taliban and TTP; border conflict intensifies despite fragile 48-hour truce. Summary On October 15, 2025, the Pakistani Air […]
US spy plane circles Russia
A US RC-135U reconnaissance aircraft, taking off from RAF Mildenhall, was spotted conducting a surveillance mission around Kaliningrad, heightening tensions in the region. Summary An […]
The Pentagon orders 148 F-35s ($12.5 billion) for $12.5 billion
A modified $12.5 billion contract finalizes batch 18 and launches batch 19 of the F-35s. Breakdown by variant, operational implications, and supply chain. Summary The […]
Berlin approves purchase of 20 Eurofighters (€3.75 billion), deliveries 2031-2034
The Bundestag approves 20 Eurofighter Typhoons “Tranche 5” for €3.75 billion, with deliveries between 2031 and 2034 and a focus on electronic warfare, training, and […]
Volfa’s unprecedented RESCO 25 after the ejection of an AWACS
From October 6 to 7, 2025, the AAE conducted a full-scale RESCO mission in Corrèze simulating the ejection of an AWACS crew, testing maneuvers, C2, […]