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J-20 and Iran: China tests a red line without a contract

13 February 2026 admin9693 0

A Chinese military attaché offers a model of the J-20 to Tehran. No sale, but a strong signal about Iranian and Chinese armaments. Summary On […]

114 Rafale jets for India: a $40 billion strategic gamble

13 February 2026 admin9693 0

New Delhi grants Acceptance of Necessity for 114 Rafale jets (≈$40 billion). Production in India, technology transfers, impact on Dassault and the IAF. Summary On […]

French fighter jets: a school of sustainable engineering

13 February 2026 admin9693 0

From Morane to Rafale, French industry has built a coherent, exportable fighter jet sector focused on multi-role capabilities. In summary The history of French fighter […]

When France sells its used Rafale jets: a winning diplomatic gamble

11 February 2026 admin9693 0

Express sales, aircraft taken from stock, production under pressure: how Paris is turning used Rafale jets into an immediate diplomatic tool. In summary The sale […]

Rafale vs. F-35: the choice that is dividing Europe’s defense

11 February 2026 admin9693 0

Rafale vs. F-35: orders, dependencies, ITAR, data, and politics. Why Europe is hesitating between strategic autonomy and NATO alignment. In summary The Rafale vs. F-35 […]

SCAF: the €100 billion Franco-German divorce

11 February 2026 admin9693 0

France and Germany are at loggerheads over leadership of the future fighter jet program. German industry accuses Dassault of monopolizing the €100 billion European project. […]

How an algorithm can save a fighter fleet hundreds of hours

9 February 2026 admin9693 0

Innovative mathematical model for planning engine usage in a fighter fleet via stochastic optimization, reducing wear and tear and increasing flight hours. Summary Fighter aircraft […]