APG-81, APG-85: the five radar innovations of the F-35
GaN, jamming, SAR, fusion, and drones: why the APG-81/APG-85 radar transforms the F-35 into a Block 4 combat hub. In summary The F-35’s radar is […]
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Disoriented or experiencing G-LOC: how Auto-GCAS becomes a ghost co-pilot
When a fighter pilot loses consciousness, Auto-GCAS takes over the controls. Technical analysis, limitations, and five documented rescues. Summary In a fighter cockpit, the most […]
cortAIx in Germany: Thales accelerates AI at the heart of systems
Thales launches cortAIx in Germany to industrialize reliable AI in defense. The goal: to integrate AI into critical systems without losing control. In summary On […]
Golden Dome: the US missile defense system faces the hypersonic challenge
With funding of around $24.4 billion, Golden Dome aims to provide a national defense system. Where will the interceptors be located, how will they work, […]
The X-66A: an engineering gamble or a project sacrificed by Boeing?
Wing struts, promises of 30% fuel savings, a partnership with NASA… then pause. The X-66A reveals the tension between innovation and financial survival at Boeing. […]
Skat: Russian stealth drone relies on AI to strike without human intervention
The Mikoyan Skat explores autonomous target recognition using AI. A technical analysis of the ATR, its real limitations, and its operational status. Summary The Mikoyan […]
X-61 Gremlins: the ghost drone designed to blind surface-to-air defenses
Drone swarms, electronic warfare, and SEAD: how the X-61 Gremlins neutralizes defenses such as the S-400 without exposing a single pilot. Summary The X-61 Gremlins, […]
The RAF faces Russian lasers, an underestimated vulnerability
Russian lasers, temporary pilot blindness, and gray warfare: the RAF reveals a worrying technical vulnerability to non-kinetic tactics. Summary At the end of 2025, several […]
Connected warfare: how JADC2 is changing the way war is waged
JADC2 aims to connect sensors and effectors from all forces in real time. A resilient network, powered by AI, to make decisions and strike faster. […]
Armed swarms and tactical AI: the new war in the skies begins
Collaborative Combat Aircraft are changing the equation: swarms, onboard AI, networked combat. Why the USAF is accelerating and what Europe risks. In summary Collaborative Combat […]