The low availability of German aircraft weakens the Luftwaffe
Low availability, aging fleets, weakened SCAF: the Luftwaffe is paying for years of underinvestment and contradictory industrial choices. Summary The issue of the low availability […]
The never-ending saga of replacing Canada’s CF-18s
Forty years of hesitation, life extensions, and political battles over replacing the CF-18s: how Canada trapped itself in the face of modern threats. Summary Since […]
Has Algeria really acquired the Russian Su-57 Felon?
Amid Russian confirmations, leaks, and uncertainties, Algeria appears to be becoming the first export customer for the Su-57 Felon—but the deal raises major political and […]
The Tejas crash in Dubai disrupts production and export contracts
The fatal crash of a Tejas at the Dubai Airshow weakens HAL, calls into question the delivery schedule to the Indian Air Force, and puts […]
Lockheed forges the new US nuclear reentry vehicle
Lockheed Martin is developing the Mk21A reentry vehicle for the Sentinel missile, combining inertial and celestial guidance, a new thermal shell, and advanced safety subsystems. […]
Europe’s space survival hangs in the balance between Ariane 6 and startups
Between Ariane 6, Vega-C, and the arrival of micro-launchers, Europe’s space sovereignty is at stake. Budgets, delays, and private competition have created a decisive moment. […]
The United Kingdom is betting on the OCTOPUS drone: a low-cost response to Russian threats
The United Kingdom is launching mass production of the Ukrainian OCTOPUS drone, an inexpensive interceptor designed to neutralize Russian drones and strengthen NATO’s “drone wall.” […]
The PLAAF: from territorial defense to projected power
Once focused on territorial defense, the PLAAF now claims to have regional projection capabilities. Does its doctrine really match its resources? Summary Since the 1990s, […]
British F-35 program severely criticized for cost-cutting mistakes
A parliamentary report slams the British F-35 program: lack of stand-off munitions, delays, staff shortages, and total cost reevaluated at £57 billion. Summary The latest […]
Dassault and Thales are banking on sovereign AI for aeronautics
Dassault Aviation and Thales are joining forces around cortAIx to develop sovereign artificial intelligence dedicated to the fighter jets and drones of tomorrow. In summary […]