Poland Seeks to Back Its Fighters with the Autonomous X-BAT
Warsaw is studying Shield AI’s X-BAT, an autonomous vertical takeoff and landing combat drone designed to support its F-35, F-16, and FA-50 aircraft. Summary Poland […]
How the Spitfire Stole the Glory of the Battle of Britain
The Spitfire came to embody British victory. Yet, it was the more numerous and robust Hurricane that destroyed the majority of German aircraft. In Summary […]
Japan Tests Interceptor Drones to Counter Mass Attacks
Tokyo is preparing accelerated trials of autonomous interceptor drones to protect its bases against Shahed-type systems at a sustainable cost. In Summary Japan aims to […]
How Iran Won the War Against the United States
Despite intense strikes and a naval blockade, Iran has forced Washington into an interim agreement. Tehran retains its enrichment capability, reopens the Strait of Hormuz […]
American Golden Dome: A $1.2 Trillion Opportunity
The American Golden Dome promises missile defense from low Earth orbit. However, its cost, physics, and effectiveness remain fiercely debated. In Summary The Golden Dome […]
NATO 3.0: Europe Confronts the True Cost of Its Defense
Washington is reviewing its military footprint in Europe. Behind the concept of “NATO 3.0,” Europe is discovering the actual cost of its conventional defense. In […]
Dassault’s VORTEX-S Revives the European Spaceplane
Dassault Aviation and OHB propose VORTEX-S to the ESA to build a reusable European spaceplane for civil and military use. In Summary Dassault Aviation and […]
FCAS, an Aircraft Never Built but Already Paid For by States
FCAS bogs down after billions committed. States pay for the loss, while industrialists keep revenues, know-how, and options. In Summary The collapse of the Future […]
Restored U-2S, Symptom of a Still Fragile ISR Transition
The U.S. Congress wants to restore four U-2S aircraft while the Air Force aims to retire the fleet. A revealing choice for the future of […]
The F-35 Faces a Availability Crisis Worrying Allies
The 2026 GAO report reveals a critical availability status for the F-35. An industrial, military, and commercial alert for Lockheed Martin. In Summary The latest […]