The operating cost of the F-35A is becoming a budgetary threat for Europe
With an hourly cost exceeding $38,000, the F-35A is causing concern among European armed forces, who fear that the financial burden could throw their budgets […]
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The Super Hornet still in the running for Finland’s HX tender
Finland is reevaluating the Super Hornet in the HX program, alongside the Rafale, Typhoon, F-35, and Gripen, in a strategic process that will remain open […]
The never-ending saga of replacing Canada’s CF-18s
Forty years of hesitation, life extensions, and political battles over replacing the CF-18s: how Canada trapped itself in the face of modern threats. Summary Since […]
Has Algeria really acquired the Russian Su-57 Felon?
Amid Russian confirmations, leaks, and uncertainties, Algeria appears to be becoming the first export customer for the Su-57 Felon—but the deal raises major political and […]
The Tejas crash in Dubai disrupts production and export contracts
The fatal crash of a Tejas at the Dubai Airshow weakens HAL, calls into question the delivery schedule to the Indian Air Force, and puts […]
British F-35 program severely criticized for cost-cutting mistakes
A parliamentary report slams the British F-35 program: lack of stand-off munitions, delays, staff shortages, and total cost reevaluated at £57 billion. Summary The latest […]
A single European sixth-generation fighter jet: a necessary gamble?
In light of the SCAF and GCAP programs, the idea of a single European production of a sixth-generation fighter jet poses significant budgetary, industrial, and […]
NGAD on hold: will the US Air Force abandon it?
Between colossal costs, swarms of expendable drones, and budgetary constraints, the NGAD super fighter is under scrutiny. Can the US Air Force still justify it? […]
Russian aviation bogged down: losses reveal its weaknesses
Russian aviation is suffering massive destruction in Ukraine. Aircraft losses, structural vulnerability, production under pressure: an alarming assessment. Summary Since Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine […]
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 […]