France: Topaze emergency dispersal exercise for the Rafale
Surprise order, 20 Rafales dispersed in 8 hours: what the Topaze exercise says about base survival, logistics, and retaliatory strikes. Summary On January 27, 2026, […]
How the Vietnam War shaped the A-10 Warthog
The Vietnam War inspired the A-10 Thunderbolt II, an iconic ground attack aircraft designed to address the shortcomings of air support. Discover its robust design, […]
Putin’s succession: which heirs for which transition
Putin can remain in power until 2036. But the system is preparing a closed succession: technocrats, siloviki, heirs. What scenarios, what risks for Europe? In […]
Prompt Global Strike: striking within an hour, but at what real cost?
From hypersonic gliders to space sensors, Prompt Global Strike promises a strike in less than an hour. Who can afford it, and who can defend […]
Disoriented or experiencing G-LOC: how Auto-GCAS becomes a ghost co-pilot
When a fighter pilot loses consciousness, Auto-GCAS takes over the controls. Technical analysis, limitations, and five documented rescues. Summary In a fighter cockpit, the most […]
Behind the Chinese cargo drone, civil-military fusion and swarms are accelerating
On January 26, Beijing showcased a cargo drone tested at high altitude, highlighting a strategy in which CASC, CASIC, and NORINCO are transforming civilian technologies […]
Thales, Airbus, Leonardo: creation of a European satellite giant to challenge Starlink
Thales, Airbus, and Leonardo reached a key milestone on January 26 in the “Bromo” project, a merger of satellite activities planned for 2027 aimed at […]
SpaceX IPO in 2026: Musk prepares the financial coup of the year
SpaceX is reportedly preparing an IPO in 2026 with four major banks. Valuation, cash, defense contracts, and risks: what this really means. Summary Press reports […]
cortAIx in Germany: Thales accelerates AI at the heart of systems
Thales launches cortAIx in Germany to industrialize reliable AI in defense. The goal: to integrate AI into critical systems without losing control. In summary On […]
ECRS Mk2 radar: the £453.5 million contract that revives the British Typhoon
London launches production of 40 ECRS Mk2 radars for the Typhoon. An AESA and electronic warfare leap that weighs on deterrence and exports. In summary […]