Annual maintenance costs for a Rafale
Technical analysis of annual maintenance costs for a Rafale fighter, compared with the F-35 Lightning II. Figures and budget logic. The Dassault Rafale is a […]
Composite materials: the real impact on the evolution of fighter planes
Composite materials have revolutionized the design of fighter planes. Technical detail and feedback on their industrial and military influence. Composite materials have changed the design […]
The Russian army is bogged down in Ukraine despite its massive offensives
The war in Ukraine in 2024-2025 reveals Russia’s strategic failure despite its massive human and material losses. The war in Ukraine saw an intensification of […]
X-37B: OTV-7 mission redefines orbital military capabilities
The Space Force’s X-37B OTV-7 mission demonstrates advanced orbital capabilities and the strategic military use of highly elliptical orbits. The X-37B, the U.S. Space Force, […]
Syria: a plunge into violence
The return of pro-Assad loyalists to Syria is reviving a bloody conflict. Technical, military and geopolitical analysis of an escalating crisis. Since the fall of […]
Deployment of the first F-35B squadron in Japan
The US Marines are deploying an F-35B squadron in Japan for the first time, reinforcing their air strategy in the Indo-Pacific. The deployment of VMFA-214, […]
Autonomous combat aircraft: the US Air Force’s strategic shift
The US Air Force formalizes its first autonomous combat aircraft YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A, integrating AI at the heart of future air operations. The US Air […]
China bans 25 US defense companies
China has banned 25 US defense companies, citing the protection of its national sovereignty, in response to the Trump administration’s tariff measures. China recently banned […]
AI and the control of America’s nuclear arsenal: revolution or risk?
The Pentagon is integrating artificial intelligence into nuclear control management. A technical breakthrough with major strategic implications. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the […]
The psychological impact of combat missions on fighter pilots
Fighter pilots, subjected to intense combat missions, face major psychological challenges. Fighter pilots operate in extreme environments, where each mission can be a matter of […]