Breakthrough in Japan: a record defense budget for 2026
Tokyo is targeting ¥8.8 trillion for 2026, an increase, with a massive effort focused on unmanned systems and long-range munitions. Analysis of the figures and […]
The French DGA orders Syderal, an anti-drone laser ready for 2030
The DGA signs an order for Syderal, an innovative anti-drone laser system. Background, technical ambitions, budget, and deployment schedule The context of a strategic order […]
A look back at the missions carried out by French Rafale and Mirage aircraft to intercept drones in the Middle East
France has confirmed the interception of around ten drones in the Middle East by Rafale and Mirage 2000-5F aircraft. Context, missions, resources, detailed assessment. Operational […]
Sceptre: a British ramjet shell traveling at Mach 3.5
Testing of the Sceptre: a 155 mm ramjet shell traveling at Mach 3.5, with a range of 150 km, accuracy of less than 5 m, […]
Fully autonomous AI drones: promise and real limitations
Can drones equipped with artificial intelligence operate truly autonomously and effectively without human intervention, and what are their limitations in the real world? The question […]
Beijing unveils a supersonic stealth drone without a tailplane
Large stealth drone without a tailplane, similar to a J-10, seen in Beijing: DSI intakes, EOTS, internal weapons bay, supersonic speed, UCAV mission, and collaboration. […]
Stormwatch Defense launches production of the 180N turbojet engine for its modular interceptor
Series production of the 180N turbojet engine begins in the United States for Stormwatch Defense’s modular interceptor. Stormwatch Defense begins series production of its jet […]
India considers local production of the Su-57 with HAL
Clear analysis of the Indian-Russian project on the production of the Su-57 with HAL, industrial challenges, technology transfer, air-to-air strategy India is working with Russia […]
Croatia modernizes its defense with Bayraktar TB2 combat drones
Technical analysis of the integration of Bayraktar TB2 drones in Croatia: capabilities, costs, military and civilian use, and current strategic challenges. Croatia has introduced six […]
How to deter Moscow: NATO confronts aggression in the gray zone
Technical analysis of the Kremlin’s gray tactics and specific strategies to strengthen NATO’s deterrence against Russia’s hybrid aggression. We examine the rise of Kremlin-orchestrated gray […]