Sale of 48 F-35s to Riyadh: a strategic turning point for the Middle East
The Saudi plan to purchase 48 F-35s for $142 billion upsets the regional balance and raises questions about US strategy in the Middle East. Summary […]
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The Boeing X-32: four major innovations in aircraft design
Discover the four technical innovations of the Boeing X-32, from direct lift to monocoque composite, cost-oriented design and stealth compromises. Summary The Boeing X-32 project, […]
SCAF: the dividing lines between Paris, Berlin, and Madrid
Industrial leadership, intellectual property, exports: the SCAF is stumbling over fundamental differences between France, Germany, and Spain. Summary The Future Combat Air System (SCAF/FCAS) brings […]
Romania “buys” 18 F-16s for €1: a strategic hub for training Ukrainian pilots
Transferred by the Netherlands for €1, 18 F-16s are joining the EFTC in Fetești. The objectives are to train Romanian and Ukrainian pilots and to […]
Secure data links for fighter jets in contested electromagnetic environments
Today’s fighter jets provide secure data links in the face of electronic jamming: how do these networks operate in contested space? Summary Modern fighter jets […]
Which machine learning algorithm is most effective for predictive maintenance of turbofan engines?
Comprehensive analysis of predictive maintenance algorithms applied to turbofan engines: challenges, technologies, players, costs, and effectiveness. In summary Predictive maintenance (or PdM) consists of anticipating […]
The sale of Eurofighters to Turkey stumbles over the Meteor missile and France
The contract for Turkey’s purchase of 20 Eurofighters for $10.7 billion is stalling: the long-range Meteor missile has been blocked by Paris. Summary Turkey and […]
How long can the F-35 fly without being connected and updated?
The F-35 depends on its global network to operate at full capacity. We examine its limitations without a connection and the challenges of technological sovereignty. […]
France orders 60 new Rafale jets to strengthen its air power
The 2026 finance bill provides for the purchase of 60 additional Rafale jets, strengthening the French fleet and supporting the national defense industry. Summary The […]
The Rafale’s “USB key”: EMTI makes the aircraft truly upgradeable
The Rafale owes its superiority to its modular EMTI/MDPU computer, a “plug-and-fight” architecture that combines sensors, speeds up updates, and quickly integrates new weapons. In […]