Cairo moves closer to Beijing, sending a clear message to the Middle East
Cairo and Beijing have launched their first major joint air exercise. Aircraft involved, missions, strategic message, and regional effects. Summary On January 1, 2026, the […]
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SCAF postponed again, Europe risks missing the boat
The SCAF has been postponed again, following a decision by Berlin. Industrial disagreements, rivalry with the GCAP, and the risk of Europe falling behind technologically. […]
Before the Rafale, the Mirage Milan and its visionary whiskers
Long before the Rafale, the Mirage Milan tested retractable canards. A bold aerodynamic innovation, too complex for its time. Summary The Dassault Mirage Milan occupies […]
Understanding SCAF: Much more than just a fighter jet
NGF, Remote Carrier drones, combat cloud: SCAF aims for European air superiority. Technologies, budgets, dependencies, and timelines. In summary SCAF is not “the replacement for […]
Why Washington is offering Israel 50 F-15s for $8.6 billion
Washington launches production of F-15IA for Israel: operational requirements, schedule, financing, and the real industrial gain for Boeing. Summary The Pentagon has awarded Boeing a […]
Armed swarms and tactical AI: the new war in the skies begins
Collaborative Combat Aircraft are changing the equation: swarms, onboard AI, networked combat. Why the USAF is accelerating and what Europe risks. In summary Collaborative Combat […]
F-47 NGAD: the military contract that saves Boeing
Boeing wins the NGAD program. The F-47, a sixth-generation fighter jet, represents a major technological and industrial breakthrough. Summary The announcement sent shockwaves through the […]
Operational REX of the Su-57: what the war really reveals (2022-2025)
Detailed feedback on the actual use of the Su-57 Felon in Ukraine: doctrine, successes, limitations, industrial EX, and tactical lessons. Summary Between 2022 and 2025, […]
F-35: why half of the aircraft cannot fly
Why the F-35’s availability rate will plateau at around 50% in 2025. Engine, parts, software: technical analysis of a long-standing problem. Summary In 2025, several […]
The fighter jet of the future: has the SCAF become too expensive?
The cost of the SCAF is skyrocketing: budgets, phases, production, possible deviations, and trade-offs. How much can Europe afford to pay? In summary The SCAF […]