African Armies Accelerate Toward Drone Sovereignty
From Nigeria to Morocco, African militaries seek to produce, maintain, and control their drones to counter armed threats and end foreign dependencies. In Summary Military […]
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The US Air Force is scaling up production of its first autonomous fighter aircraft
With the FQ-42A and FQ-44A, the US Air Force is separating the airframes from the software to speed up production of its future combat support […]
Ukrainian firm Fire Point moves from drones to the European missile defence shield
Ukrainian manufacturer Fire Point is developing Freyja, a low-cost missile defence system designed in collaboration with Hensoldt to reduce dependence on the Patriot system. In […]
Autonomous Drones Address the Shortage of Military Pilots
Faced with a lack of pilots, air forces are accelerating AI autonomy and drone integration to preserve their combat mass. Summary The pilot shortage is […]
USA & Netherlands: Partnership on Combat Drones (CCA)
Washington and The Hague are joining forces on CCA drones. A logical military choice, but one with far-reaching consequences for European autonomy. In summary The […]
The French stealth drone set to bridge the gap before the SCAF
France is accelerating development of its stealth escort drone for the Rafale F5. Budget, contractors, timeline, objectives: this program is already reshaping Europe’s defense landscape. […]
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 […]
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 […]