The technical challenges of hypersonic speed
Hypersonic technologies require advances in materials and aerodynamics to cope with extreme thermal and mechanical constraints. Hypersonic speed, in excess of Mach 5 (approximately 6,174 […]
The US Air Force pilot shortage problem
Faced with a shortage of 1,848 pilots, the Air Force is redirecting its graduates towards non-fighter aircraft jobs to meet the shortage. Faced with a […]
Russian opportunities in Africa
An analysis of Russia’s efforts to influence operations in Africa, their impact on relations with the West and the economic and political consequences for Africa. […]
Italy strengthens its special air fleet
Italy is investing in the expansion of its fleet of special mission aircraft, including CAEW, AEA and AISREW platforms. Italy continues to modernise and expand […]
China’s ‘secret’ reusable spaceplane returns after 267 days in orbit
The Chinese reusable spaceplane has landed after 267 days in orbit, marking a major advance in reusable space technology. The Chinese reusable spaceplane has completed […]
France: Russian assets mobilised to support Ukraine
France is using €1.4 billion of frozen Russian assets to purchase priority military equipment for Ukraine. France, in collaboration with the European Union, is mobilising […]
Alert on Russian cyber sabotage targeting aid to Ukraine
The United States and its allies are warning of Russian cyber attacks aimed at disrupting aid to Ukraine and damaging civilian infrastructure. The United States […]
NASA unveils its revolutionary solar sailboat in orbit
NASA has released the first image of its solar sailboat, an innovative space propulsion technology using photon pressure. NASA recently unveiled its Advanced Composite Solar […]
US Army budget focuses on drones and electronic warfare
The US Army is investing heavily in drones and electronic warfare, drawing lessons from the conflict in Ukraine and calling for greater budget flexibility. The […]
The future of human-IA collaboration in military operations
Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming human-machine collaboration in the military domain with specialised agents for analysis and decision-making. Artificial intelligence (AI), particularly through the […]