The F-35 in trouble: modernization stalled and costs skyrocketing
Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II program is being rocked by soaring costs, delays in the TR-3 upgrade, and engine failures. Summary The F-35 program, which […]
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Eurofighter sale to Ankara: British green light divides NATO
London approves multi-billion pound Eurofighter sale to Turkey, boosting British defense exports while reigniting strategic debates within NATO. Summary At the end of October 2025, […]
Russia: Su-75 announced to fly in 2026 despite doubts
Su-75 Checkmate stealth fighter, derivative drone, and export: Moscow promises a first flight in 2026 despite the war, sanctions, and a highly competitive market. Summary […]
BAE Systems, Boeing, and Saab are banking on the T-7A for the RAF
BAE Systems, Boeing, and Saab are joining forces to offer the T-7A Red Hawk as the Royal Air Force’s fast-jet trainer, with final assembly and […]
The MiG-29K’s super maneuverability, an extreme advantage in dogfights
Thanks to its aerodynamics and powerful engines, the MiG-29K offers formidable super maneuverability in dogfights, superior to the Super Hornet at low speeds. In summary […]
China upgrades J-20 to early strike capability
The PLAAF is upgrading its J-20 fleet to threaten US installations in the Pacific and shift the air power balance. In summary The Chinese Air […]
In Nevada, an F-22 pilots an MQ-20 drone for the first time
A US F-22 Raptor controlled an MQ-20 Avenger drone over Nevada, a key step towards future Collaborative Combat Aircraft and swarm warfare. Summary On November […]
Ukraine: a letter of intent for 100 Rafale fighter jets
Zelensky and Macron seal a historic agreement for the purchase of around 100 Rafale fighter jets. Amount, deadlines, financing, risks: a complete breakdown of a […]
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 […]
Azerbaijan bets on the Chinese-Pakistani JF-17
Baku is investing more than $6 billion in the JF-17 Thunder to modernize its fleet, reduce its ties with Moscow, and move closer to Beijing. […]