The SCAF is stalling: can Europe still build its fighter jet?
The SCAF is entering a critical crisis involving Dassault, Airbus, Paris and Berlin. Can the European fighter jet still survive? In summary The Future Combat […]
China (PLAAF): Unprecedented mass production and the rise of large drones
The PLAAF is stepping up production of modern fighter jets and large stealth drones. The challenge is industrial, logistical and strategic. In summary China is […]
France’s Rafale fleet is becoming too thin for high-intensity conflicts
France’s Rafale fleet remains stretched too thin in the face of crises, export commitments, and the phasing out of the Mirage. The fighter fleet is […]
How the Rafale Is Becoming India’s Strategic Weapon
India is moving forward with plans to acquire 114 Rafale jets for its Air Force, with local production representing both an industrial challenge and a […]
The F/A-18 Hornet is in its final years with the Marines
The Marine Corps is retiring its F/A-18C/Ds by 2030 to transition to a fleet of F-35s that are more stealthy, networked, and suited to modern […]
What the Pentagon Files Really Reveal About UFOs and Unidentified Technologies
The Pentagon’s UAP files do not prove an extraterrestrial origin. Above all, they reveal the limitations of sensors, the rise of drones, and the strategic […]
Lockheed wants to produce missiles as fast as they’re fired
In Dallas, Lockheed Martin and the Department of Defense aim to accelerate the development of precision munitions. The real challenge is industrial, not just military. […]
CycloKinetics: 32% More Energy for Missiles and Aircraft
CycloKinetics promises 32% more energy for aircraft, missiles, and rockets. A useful innovation, but one still shrouded in uncertainty. In summary The American company CycloKinetics […]
Replicator: Why the U.S. Military Is Betting Everything on Disposable Drones
The Pentagon aims to counter China’s numerical superiority with thousands of autonomous drones. Replicator promises speed, but poses real risks. In summary The Replicator program […]
Why the F-22 Would Beat the F-35 in a Dogfight, but Not in Every War
A technical look at whether the F-22 can defeat the F-35 in a dogfight, and why BVR combat, stealth and sensor fusion change the answer. […]