Chinese AI: The U.S. Puts the Brakes on Semiconductors
The United States and Japan are tightening oversight of semiconductor supply chains. Beijing continues to make strides in AI, but at a slower pace and […]
The “Loyal Wingman” Takes Center Stage in U.S. Air Warfare
The United States is accelerating the CCA program. With the “Loyal Wingman,” the U.S. Air Force is seeking scale, autonomy, and a solution to the […]
The SCAF is faltering; France is already looking beyond the pact
The SCAF is entering a critical phase. Tensions between Dassault and Airbus, Phase 1B, France’s Plan B, costs, and the role of drones: these are […]
Why drones play such an important role in the US-Israel-Iran conflict
Between Iranian Shahed drones, infiltrated Israeli drones, and American MQ-9 drones, the war is also being fought in factories, warehouses, and components. Summary The conflict […]
Why old American F-14s end up being scrapped in the US
Why the United States destroys its F-14s and how Iran turned the Tomcat into a durable weapon, even achieving its greatest combat successes with it. […]
In Sweden, the exodus of pilots is already threatening NATO membership
In Sweden, the fighter pilot crisis has revealed deep-seated discontent over pensions, salaries, and retention at the worst possible strategic moment. In summary The Swedish […]
The F-35B scores its first aerial victory in the Iranian conflict
Above Jordan, the British F-35B scored its first aerial victory. This sequence validates its sensor fusion capabilities. Summary On March 3, 2026, the United Kingdom […]
With 100 J-11BGs, Beijing is accelerating the modernization of its fighter fleet
China is upgrading around 100 J-11Bs to the J-11BG standard with AESA radar and PL-10 missiles. This will enable it to turn the tables on […]
With the Rafale F5, Dassault secures France’s future in aviation
The Rafale F5 will not be just another standard aircraft: it is set to become a network hub, pilot combat drones, and carry the ASN4G. […]
Behind the contract, the real trap of fighter jets over 40 years
The price of a fighter jet is paid at the time of purchase. Its dependency is paid for over 40 years. Costs, maintenance, updates: the […]