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, […]
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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. […]
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 […]