The F-35 in trouble: modernization stalled and costs skyrocketing
Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II program is being rocked by soaring costs, delays in the TR-3 upgrade, and engine failures. Summary The F-35 program, which […]
Eurofighter sale to Ankara: British green light divides NATO
London approves multi-billion pound Eurofighter sale to Turkey, boosting British defense exports while reigniting strategic debates within NATO. Summary At the end of October 2025, […]
Yermak at the center of a scandal: an energy corruption case rocks Kiev
NABU investigation into the embezzlement of $100 million for energy in Ukraine, involving Zelensky’s associates and putting Yermak under pressure. A NABU investigation has uncovered […]
Zircon: Moscow diverts its naval missile to target Ukraine
Moscow is using the Zircon hypersonic missile against Ukraine, transforming a naval weapon into a land strike tool and challenging Western defenses. Summary Russia used […]
The Royal Navy will equip its destroyers with anti-drone lasers by 2027
The Royal Navy has ordered MBDA UK’s DragonFire laser system for £316 million, with anti-drone capability by 2027 and a firing cost of around £10. […]
The X-65, the air jet aircraft, delayed by two years by DARPA
DARPA has postponed the maiden flight of the X-65, an experimental air jet-controlled aircraft, by more than two years due to major costs and technical […]
Russia: Su-75 announced to fly in 2026 despite doubts
Su-75 Checkmate stealth fighter, derivative drone, and export: Moscow promises a first flight in 2026 despite the war, sanctions, and a highly competitive market. Summary […]
China unveils its GJ-11: the stealth drone joins the J-20 in flight
China unveils the GJ-11 “Mysterious Dragon” stealth drone, an UCAV flying alongside the J-20s, signaling a major shift in aerial combat. Summary China officially presents […]
BAE Systems, Boeing, and Saab are banking on the T-7A for the RAF
BAE Systems, Boeing, and Saab are joining forces to offer the T-7A Red Hawk as the Royal Air Force’s fast-jet trainer, with final assembly and […]
European space legislation causes a stir in Washington
The draft EU Space Act has drawn criticism from the US, citing risks to innovation, costs for non-European operators, and the “giga-constellation” threshold. Summary On […]