With four fuel tanks, the J-20 is disrupting US air logistics
With four external fuel tanks, the J-20 extends its range and changes the equation for US refueling aircraft as far as Guam. In summary The […]
The drone war in Western Sahara
Morocco is stepping up its offensive in Western Sahara with armed drones, turning a frozen conflict into a high-tech war. Precision strikes are weakening the […]
SCAF, Tempest, NGAD: three bets to dominate the skies in 2040
SCAF, GCAP Tempest, NGAD: three visions of the sixth-generation fighter. Alliances, timelines, technologies, and budgets, without any waffling. Summary Sixth-generation fighter jets are not just […]
Supersonic: aerodynamic loads and structural limits of aircraft
At Mach 1 and beyond, aircraft undergo a change in conditions: shocks, heat, stress. This places demands on the structure and coating, both underneath and […]
A $4 billion deal: how Pakistan is arming Libya
Islamabad signs a major military agreement with Libya. JF-17 aircraft, land and naval equipment: analysis of a strategic shift. Summary Pakistan has reportedly concluded an […]
Algeria and armaments: what is the real purpose of $25 billion?
Algeria’s record military budget, regional rivalries, and social costs: why Algiers is investing nearly $25 billion in defense. Summary Algeria has taken a spectacular turn […]
Why the F-22 remains banned from export, even to the closest allies
The F-22 remains reserved for the United States. Industrial secrecy, stealth, reverse engineering: why Washington refuses to export it. In summary The F-22 Raptor is […]
Portugal turns to the F-35 to replace its aging F-16s
Lisbon confirms the F-35 to replace its F-16s. Modernization, budget, strategic choice, and NATO integration: the reasons behind a major shift. Summary On December 19, […]
Can the UK afford Tempest without sacrificing its defense?
Tempest/GCAP raises concerns about costs. Can the UK stay the course without sacrificing the rest of its armed forces, or will it shift further toward […]
Germany is rearming: can Berlin become Europe’s leading military power?
Berlin is accelerating the Zeitenwende. Record budgets, massive arms purchases, rising troop numbers. Can Germany become Europe’s leading conventional military power? In summary Since 2025, […]