Chinese J-20 stealth patrols around Taiwan: Chinese pressure intensifies
PLAAF J-20 stealth fighters are patrolling around Taiwan and practicing long-range firing. Taipei sees this as a strategic signal to regional allies. In summary China […]
FCAS: Germany’s role in the European aircraft of the future
Industry, technology, budget, and politics: how Germany is trying to impose its interests in the FCAS/SCAF program against France and Spain. Summary The FCAS / […]
Europe aims for space autonomy with the European Resilience from Space (ERS) program
The European Space Agency (ESA) is seeking more than €1 billion for the ERS program, which will combine observation, positioning, and secure communications starting in […]
YFQ-44 Fury takes off: Anduril’s drone set to revolutionize air superiority
Anduril’s Fury drone has completed its maiden flight in California, marking a decisive step forward for the US Air Force and its future fleet of […]
Ukrainian drone warfare strikes at the heart of Russia’s energy sector
Ukrainian long-range drones are targeting Russian refineries, cutting refining capacity and shifting the center of gravity of the conflict more than 1,000 km. In Summary […]
Which machine learning algorithm is most effective for predictive maintenance of turbofan engines?
Comprehensive analysis of predictive maintenance algorithms applied to turbofan engines: challenges, technologies, players, costs, and effectiveness. In summary Predictive maintenance (or PdM) consists of anticipating […]
London buys nuclear F-35s… without knowing the final price
The United Kingdom wants nuclear F-35As for NATO, but London does not know how much they will cost or when they will be operational. The […]
U.S. arms contracts: selling, controlling, and operating abroad
The United States exports weapons, technology, and military services under strict control. Here’s how FMS, DCS, and new “as a service” contracts work. In summary […]
The sale of Eurofighters to Turkey stumbles over the Meteor missile and France
The contract for Turkey’s purchase of 20 Eurofighters for $10.7 billion is stalling: the long-range Meteor missile has been blocked by Paris. Summary Turkey and […]
Why Washington redeployed its nuclear bombs to Lakenheath
The United States reinstalled B61 nuclear bombs at RAF Lakenheath in July 2025. This decision reintroduces an airborne nuclear capability in Britain and strengthens NATO’s […]