The U.S. Air Force is betting $1 billion on its collaborative combat drones
The U.S. Air Force plans to fund its first CCAs as early as 2027. Behind this $1 billion investment lies a major shift in doctrine […]
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Drones, missiles, fighter jets: the fatal cost equation
A €20,000 drone can force the use of a €2 million missile. Analysis of attrition warfare and the cost-interception ratio in the economics of war. […]
Africa: why armies are now turning to low-cost drones
In the Sahel and beyond, African armies are buying Turkish and Chinese drones. Although cheaper than fighter jets, they are creating a new dependency. In […]
Turkish and Chinese drones are gaining ground in Africa
In the Sahel and East Africa, Turkish and Chinese drones are gaining ground. Behind their success lies a simple reality: they cost less than a […]
The United Kingdom joins forces with Europe to accelerate low-cost anti-drone defense
London joins five European partners to rapidly produce cheaper anti-drone defenses, drawing on lessons learned in Ukraine, and fill a capability gap. In summary The […]
Drones and missiles: NATO reform set to cost a pretty penny
From air policing to defense against drones and missiles: NATO is preparing a reform ahead of July 2026, with budgetary and procurement implications. Summary NATO […]
The invisible war or the triumph of tactical miniature drones
From biomimetic insects to killer drones, the miniaturization of flight systems is redefining lethality and espionage on modern battlefields. In summary The defense industry is […]
Kamikaze drones: the low-cost strike that is reshaping warfare
From military loitering munitions to $500 FPVs, technical anatomy, US-Europe-China-Russia players, costs, guidance, and tactical effects. In summary Kamikaze drones are single-use devices designed to […]
Lethal autonomous weapons: how they work, the risks, and new doctrines
Autonomous weapons are transforming warfare: how they target, learn, attack, and pose serious ethical, military, and geopolitical challenges. Summary Lethal autonomous weapons (LAWs) are disrupting […]
American RQ-170 and MQ-9 drones decisive in Maduro’s capture in Venezuela
Operation Absolute Resolve mobilized RQ-170 and MQ-9 stealth drones to surveil and strike, leading to the capture of Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026. This […]