First firing of the ASMPA-R nuclear missile by France
Technical analysis of France’s first firing of the ASMPA-R nuclear missile, its capabilities, development and implications for nuclear deterrence. Understand in 2 minutes France carried […]
Advances in the B-21 stealth bomber
Technical analysis of the USAF B-21 Raider, its capabilities, development and implications for future military aviation. The development of the B-21 Raider stealth bomber by […]
China simulates an invasion of Taiwan
Analysis of Chinese military exercises around Taiwan, geopolitical and technical implications, and regional security perspectives. In brief China has stepped up its military exercises around […]
Airbus leads European studies on strategic airlift
Airbus is leading studies for a European strategic airlift capability, replacing the declining Antonov An-124 fleet, with support from the European Defense Fund. In brief […]
France: first locally-manufactured combat UAV
France unveils its first combat UAV, the Veloce 330, capable of attacking targets with precision. Technical analysis and strategic implications. In brief France has revealed […]
The risks of autonomous weapons: ethical and technical issues
Autonomous weapons capable of selecting and engaging targets without human intervention raise ethical, accountability and control concerns. Autonomous Weapon Systems (AWS) represent a major technological […]
Cosmos 2553: Testing a future orbital nuclear weapon?
Cosmos 2553: a Russian satellite suspected of testing an orbital nuclear weapon, with implications for global space security. Understand in 2 minutes The Russian Cosmos […]
Aurora advances design of DARPA VTOL aircraft
Aurora Flight Sciences is making progress on the design of SPRINT, a fast, autonomous VTOL aircraft, in the preliminary phase thanks to a DARPA contract. […]
Poland invests $1 billion in surveillance aerostats
Poland buys four U.S. radar aerostat systems for $1 billion to strengthen its military surveillance. In brief Poland has signed a contract worth almost $1 […]
Taiwanese airspace violations by China: Preparing for an attack?
Analysis of Chinese air incursions into Taiwanese airspace and their implications for Asia-Pacific security. Understand in 2 minutes: Since September 2020, Chinese air incursions into […]