F-35 too expensive: Switzerland forced to reduce its fighter fleet
The price of the F-35A exceeds the approved budget. Bern wants to buy “as many as possible” for under CHF 6 billion, at the risk […]
Air Force One VC-25B: Boeing adds $15.5 million in vital communications
The VC-25B program climbs to $4.32 billion: the US Air Force is funding a communications upgrade to deliver two Next Air Force One aircraft by […]
Behind the J-20, the shadow of hacking: copying, convergence, or misinformation?
Similarities, hacking, stolen data: what we really know about the J-20, its supposed links to the F-22/F-35, and its differences. In summary The Chengdu J-20 […]
The nuclear Burevestnik: the weapon with unlimited range that worries NATO
Burevestnik, “Skyfall” nuclear missile, atomic propulsion: what is the promise of unlimited range worth, and why is this project reviving global nuclear security? Summary The […]
The myth of the F-35 “kill switch”: the dependency that really matters
F-35, software dependency, ODIN, and mission data: what can Washington really control, and what room for maneuver remains for buyers? In summary The debate over […]
NATO: the 5% of GDP that is reshaping national budgets
NATO is moving towards 5% of GDP for defense. This is a strategic turning point that is redefining budgets, the military industry, and the balance […]
Invisible satellites: the new Chinese-Russian military frontier
China and Russia are testing more discreet satellites. Orbital stealth, military challenges, and disruption of the strategic balance in space. Summary China and Russia are […]
Ukraine: the war that is forcing us to rethink the value of aircraft
In Ukraine, drones are disrupting the use of fighter jets and bombers. Costs, production, efficiency, and moral impact: doctrine is changing on the ground. In […]
The Space Force wants to intercept missiles from orbit
Washington is studying orbital interceptors capable of neutralizing ballistic missiles. This represents a strategic break with China and Russia. In summary The US Space Force […]
China tests Jiutian: the Chinese drone that releases swarms in mid-air
China is flying Jiutian, a carrier drone capable of deploying swarms. Concept, key technologies, and military implications of a system designed to saturate the battlefield. […]