APG-81, APG-85: the five radar innovations of the F-35
GaN, jamming, SAR, fusion, and drones: why the APG-81/APG-85 radar transforms the F-35 into a Block 4 combat hub. In summary The F-35’s radar is […]
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France: Topaze emergency dispersal exercise for the Rafale
Surprise order, 20 Rafales dispersed in 8 hours: what the Topaze exercise says about base survival, logistics, and retaliatory strikes. Summary On January 27, 2026, […]
How the Vietnam War shaped the A-10 Warthog
The Vietnam War inspired the A-10 Thunderbolt II, an iconic ground attack aircraft designed to address the shortcomings of air support. Discover its robust design, […]
Disoriented or experiencing G-LOC: how Auto-GCAS becomes a ghost co-pilot
When a fighter pilot loses consciousness, Auto-GCAS takes over the controls. Technical analysis, limitations, and five documented rescues. Summary In a fighter cockpit, the most […]
ECRS Mk2 radar: the £453.5 million contract that revives the British Typhoon
London launches production of 40 ECRS Mk2 radars for the Typhoon. An AESA and electronic warfare leap that weighs on deterrence and exports. In summary […]
A quick, effective, and less expensive choice: Ukraine’s bet on the Gripen C/D
Announced by Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine expects to receive the Gripen C/D in 2026. Capabilities, integration, budget, and challenges of a “closed sky” air defense system. […]
Chengdu J-20S: a stealth fighter “mothership” for drones
With the two-seater J-20S, China wants to transform its stealth fighter into a flying command post for accompanying drones. A deliberate tactical break. In summary […]
Gripen made in Canada: Saab’s shocking offer in response to the F-35
Saab proposes to assemble 72 Gripen aircraft in Canada and add six GlobalEye aircraft, focusing on employment, sovereignty, and the Arctic posture vis-à-vis the United […]
Colombia: Rafale loses, Gripen wins
Colombia chooses Saab Gripen over Rafale to replace its Kfir aircraft: offsets, operating costs, and politics weighed more heavily than pure performance. Summary Colombia has […]
Germany decides on the F-35: is Europe losing the SCAF?
Between operational urgency, nuclear sharing, and industrial rivalries, Berlin secures the F-35 and weakens the European SCAF. In summary Germany has chosen to buy American […]