The Boeing X-32: four major innovations in aircraft design
Discover the four technical innovations of the Boeing X-32, from direct lift to monocoque composite, cost-oriented design and stealth compromises. Summary The Boeing X-32 project, […]
The Tejas in play: is the India-Brazil agreement credible?
Brazil is interested in the HAL Tejas, against a backdrop of possible exchanges with the C-390 Millennium. What are the facts, figures, and industrial stakes? […]
The Feilong-300D: a $10,000 Chinese drone is shaking up the long-range strike market
The Feilong-300D has been unveiled at a shock price (~$10,000) for Chinese aerial munitions, pushing the boundaries of drone warfare and shaking up the industry. […]
SCAF: the dividing lines between Paris, Berlin, and Madrid
Industrial leadership, intellectual property, exports: the SCAF is stumbling over fundamental differences between France, Germany, and Spain. Summary The Future Combat Air System (SCAF/FCAS) brings […]
Romania “buys” 18 F-16s for €1: a strategic hub for training Ukrainian pilots
Transferred by the Netherlands for €1, 18 F-16s are joining the EFTC in Fetești. The objectives are to train Romanian and Ukrainian pilots and to […]
China Tests Stealth J-36 and J-XDS at Lop Nur Base
Satellite images reveal the J-36 and J-XDS operating from Lop Nur, signaling a ramp-up in China’s sixth-generation fighter programs. Summary Commercial satellite imagery has identified […]
A single pilot for the B-21 Raider: the USAF’s first “smart” bomber
The B-21 Raider could soon fly with a single pilot thanks to AI, making use of everything from automation and “loyal wingman” drones to major […]
Secure data links for fighter jets in contested electromagnetic environments
Today’s fighter jets provide secure data links in the face of electronic jamming: how do these networks operate in contested space? Summary Modern fighter jets […]
Singapore, small in size, big in power: the RSAF versus Malaysia and Indonesia
Singapore is establishing itself as a major air force in Southeast Asia. Fleet, availability, F-35 projects, regional comparison, and geostrategic weight: a precise, figures-based overview. […]
Autonomous drones with real-time artificial intelligence: the strategic revolution of UAVs
Edge AI enables instant decisions, object classification, and trajectory adjustments without a continuous connection—military and civilian uses, challenges, and prospects. In summary The rise of […]