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 […]
The MiG-29K’s super maneuverability, an extreme advantage in dogfights
Thanks to its aerodynamics and powerful engines, the MiG-29K offers formidable super maneuverability in dogfights, superior to the Super Hornet at low speeds. In summary […]
China upgrades J-20 to early strike capability
The PLAAF is upgrading its J-20 fleet to threaten US installations in the Pacific and shift the air power balance. In summary The Chinese Air […]
In Nevada, an F-22 pilots an MQ-20 drone for the first time
A US F-22 Raptor controlled an MQ-20 Avenger drone over Nevada, a key step towards future Collaborative Combat Aircraft and swarm warfare. Summary On November […]
Ukraine: a letter of intent for 100 Rafale fighter jets
Zelensky and Macron seal a historic agreement for the purchase of around 100 Rafale fighter jets. Amount, deadlines, financing, risks: a complete breakdown of a […]
A $100 billion SCAF: how much is Europe willing to pay?
The SCAF budget, estimated at between €80 and €100 billion, is reshuffling the French, German, and Spanish defense budgets until 2040. Summary The SCAF program […]
Azerbaijan bets on the Chinese-Pakistani JF-17
Baku is investing more than $6 billion in the JF-17 Thunder to modernize its fleet, reduce its ties with Moscow, and move closer to Beijing. […]
The aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales and its F-35s placed under NATO command
The HMS Prince of Wales and its F-35Bs are coming under NATO command in the Mediterranean, marking a turning point for European naval air power. […]