The fighter jet of the future: has the SCAF become too expensive?
The cost of the SCAF is skyrocketing: budgets, phases, production, possible deviations, and trade-offs. How much can Europe afford to pay? In summary The SCAF […]
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F-35 too expensive: Switzerland forced to reduce its fighter fleet
The price of the F-35A exceeds the approved budget. Bern wants to buy “as many as possible” for under CHF 6 billion, at the risk […]
NATO: the 5% of GDP that is reshaping national budgets
NATO is moving towards 5% of GDP for defense. This is a strategic turning point that is redefining budgets, the military industry, and the balance […]
A $100 billion SCAF: how much is Europe willing to pay?
The SCAF budget, estimated at between €80 and €100 billion, is reshuffling the French, German, and Spanish defense budgets until 2040. Summary The SCAF program […]
The world’s most expensive fighter jets
Top 10 most expensive fighter jets: purchase cost, training, and support over 10 years. Methodology, assumptions, figures converted into euros, and analysis of differences. Summary […]
European defense procurement exceeds $116 billion: major political and industrial challenges
The EU anticipates more than €100 billion in military acquisitions in 2025. Who is leading the way, how, and what are the industrial and political […]
NATO demands a 30% increase in military capabilities
NATO wants to impose a 30% increase in military capabilities on member states by 2025 to fill a major strategic deficit. NATO is planning a […]
Denmark increases defense budget to 3.2% of GDP in the face of Russian threats
Faced with the growing threat from Russia, Denmark plans to increase its defense budget to 3.2% of GDP in 2025-2026, injecting an additional DKK 50 […]
Reducing fighter aircraft development costs
Reduce the cost of fighter aircraft development through appropriate design, digital tools and targeted cooperation. Fighter aircraft development is notoriously expensive. This covers fighter aircraft […]
Challenges and costs of the next generation of NGAD fighters
The NGAD program aims to produce a lower-cost fighter than the F-35, but experts are concerned about compromises on capability and efficiency. The US Air […]