Sale of 48 F-35s to Riyadh: a strategic turning point for the Middle East
The Saudi plan to purchase 48 F-35s for $142 billion upsets the regional balance and raises questions about US strategy in the Middle East. Summary […]
The US Army is banking on lasers to counter drone swarms
Faced with the growing threat of drone swarms, the US Army is developing the E-HEL system, a high-energy laser capable of neutralizing several classes of […]
Lockheed prepares its Golden Dome space interceptor for 2028
Lockheed Martin plans to test a space interceptor in orbit by 2028 as part of the Golden Dome program, the cornerstone of the future US […]
Orbital delivery in one hour: Arc wants to militarize space logistics
Arc, Inversion’s capsule, promises to deliver critical cargo from orbit to anywhere in the world in one hour, with an accuracy of 15 meters. Summary […]
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 […]