Why the F-22 remains banned from export, even to the closest allies
The F-22 remains reserved for the United States. Industrial secrecy, stealth, reverse engineering: why Washington refuses to export it. In summary The F-22 Raptor is […]
Portugal turns to the F-35 to replace its aging F-16s
Lisbon confirms the F-35 to replace its F-16s. Modernization, budget, strategic choice, and NATO integration: the reasons behind a major shift. Summary On December 19, […]
Can the UK afford Tempest without sacrificing its defense?
Tempest/GCAP raises concerns about costs. Can the UK stay the course without sacrificing the rest of its armed forces, or will it shift further toward […]
Germany is rearming: can Berlin become Europe’s leading military power?
Berlin is accelerating the Zeitenwende. Record budgets, massive arms purchases, rising troop numbers. Can Germany become Europe’s leading conventional military power? In summary Since 2025, […]
The curse of the Tigershark: when two crashes sealed its fate
Promising and supported by Chuck Yeager, the F-20 Tigershark crashed twice during demonstrations. A look back at a crash that changed everything. Summary The Northrop […]
Russian strikes on Odessa: the battle for access to the Black Sea
Russian missiles and drones strike Odessa. Moscow targets Ukraine’s maritime access. Kiev reorganizes its air command to hold the Black Sea. Summary Between December 20 […]
In the Sahel, the FU-AES wants to regain control in a never-ending war
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger launch the FU-AES. The goal: to strike faster against JNIM and ISIS in the Sahel. But the real battle will […]
The PA-NG: a costly but vital gamble for the French Navy
A new French aircraft carrier is being launched to replace the Charles de Gaulle. Challenges, current limitations, budget, drones, and manufacturers: the real debate. In […]
Air saturation: China’s strategy to wear down Taiwan
Air incursions, crossing the median line, risk of accidents: Beijing is wearing down Taiwan through daily, measured pressure. In summary China is pursuing a low-key […]
Situational awareness, the fighter pilot’s invisible weapon.
Perceiving, understanding, anticipating: situational awareness decides the outcome of a dogfight. Endsley model, OODA loop, data fusion, and cognitive traps. In summary In aerial combat, […]