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 […]
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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 […]
US Army budget focuses on drones and electronic warfare
The US Army is investing heavily in drones and electronic warfare, drawing lessons from the conflict in Ukraine and calling for greater budget flexibility. The […]
Sentinel nuclear programme: cutting costs
The US Air Force is revising the cost of the Sentinel programme downwards after initial expenditure estimates were underestimated, reaching $160 billion. The US Air […]
How much does it cost to maintain a fighter jet?
The maintenance of a fighter jet represents a significant proportion of its total cost of ownership, encompassing purchase, operation, maintenance, and possibly upgrading and decommissioning. […]