China (PLAAF): Unprecedented mass production and the rise of large drones
The PLAAF is stepping up production of modern fighter jets and large stealth drones. The challenge is industrial, logistical and strategic. In summary China is […]
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France Abandons the Eurodrone to Accelerate the Rafale F5
Paris is refocusing the LPM on the Rafale F5, its combat drone, and its future missiles, at the risk of undermining the European Eurodrone program. […]
China Tests Atlas, the Drone Swarm That Has India Worried
China’s Atlas system promises to coordinate 96 drones. A tactical breakthrough that threatens conventional air defenses in Asia. In summary China has unveiled the Atlas […]
The Rafale F5 takes on a new dimension with its combat drone
France is accelerating the Rafale F5 and its stealth combat drone. Behind the announcement lies an industrial, nuclear, and strategic choice in response to the […]
X-61 Gremlins: the ghost drone designed to blind surface-to-air defenses
Drone swarms, electronic warfare, and SEAD: how the X-61 Gremlins neutralizes defenses such as the S-400 without exposing a single pilot. Summary The X-61 Gremlins, […]
Washington cuts foreign components: drone market under pressure
The United States bans foreign drones and UAS components for security reasons. The US drone sector is entering a period of major disruption. Summary The […]
The Jiutian, the Chinese mother ship drone that can launch 100 attacks at once
The Jiutian inaugurates the mother ship drone: a modular cargo hold for dropping mini-drones, creating tactical noise, and wearing down defenses. In summary The Jiutian […]
Drone swarms: the weapon of numbers that overwhelms air defenses
Why drone swarms win through saturation: tactics, communications, swarm sorties, and realistic countermeasures against defenses. In summary Drone swarms do not necessarily seek a “spectacular” […]
The Wing Loong X drone: China automates submarine hunting
AVIC unveils the Wing Loong X in Dubai, claimed to be the world’s first anti-submarine drone, with 40 hours of endurance and AI algorithms to […]
China unveils its GJ-11: the stealth drone joins the J-20 in flight
China unveils the GJ-11 “Mysterious Dragon” stealth drone, an UCAV flying alongside the J-20s, signaling a major shift in aerial combat. Summary China officially presents […]