South Africa faces erosion of its air force capabilities
Budget cuts to the SANDF are undermining aircraft maintenance and limiting its operations, jeopardizing readiness and national security. Summary The South African National Defense Force […]
Chinese Air Force steps up exercises around Taiwan
Tokyo alert: Chinese Air Force steps up and increases exercises around Taiwan with joint operations with Russia. Summary Japan describes China as a priority strategic […]
Belgium puts the MQ-9B online: a bold leap forward in capabilities
The Belgian Air Component is putting the MQ-9B SkyGuardian into service at Florennes. Capabilities, schedule, armament, and civil integration: a breakdown of a new-generation RPAS. […]
Air superiority of the future: AI, drones, and pilots
Current AI, drone, and sensor programs are reinventing aerial combat. Looking ahead to 2100: distributed architectures, autonomous swarms, and a new role for pilots. In […]
Taiwan is interested in the Rafale to replace its Mirage 2000s
Taiwan is reportedly considering acquiring Rafale aircraft to replace its Mirage 2000s, a move revealed by Dassault Aviation with military and geopolitical implications. Summary Taiwan’s […]
AI and drones: the technological breakthrough that is redefining warfare and the market
Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the drone sector compared to traditional autonomous systems, and which companies are leading this revolution. In summary The military […]
The impact of extreme weather conditions on fighter jet operations
From deserts to the Arctic: heat, cold, wind, icing, sand, and logistics. How to design, operate, and maintain a fighter jet in extreme weather conditions. […]
The true availability rate of the F-35 and the legacy of ALIS
Actual availability of the F-35, time-on-target, and support costs. What changes do ALIS and ODIN bring? Figures, bottlenecks, and avenues for recovery. In summary The […]
The integration of CCAs will transform the profession of fighter pilot
CCA drones are profoundly changing the doctrine, missions, and skills expected of fighter pilots. Analysis of the human and technological challenges. In summary The arrival […]
General Atomics successfully completes first flight of YFQ-42A, a milestone for the CCA
General Atomics flies its YFQ-42A prototype from the CCA program. Heading towards manned-unmanned teaming and NGAD superiority, facing Anduril. Summary General Atomics conducted the first […]