Purchase of the F-35: is Germany sacrificing the Rafale and the SCAF?
Tornado at the end of its life, NATO nuclear mission, tight schedule: why Berlin opted for the F-35, and what this means for the SCAF. […]
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The JF-17 in Saudi Arabia: fighter jets as debt repayment
The Pakistani-Chinese JF-17 is reportedly being offered to Saudi Arabia to settle debts. This unusual agreement has significant military implications. Summary Consistent reports indicate that […]
Italy establishes the first F-35 school outside the US in Trapani-Birgi
Italy is opening the first F-35 school outside the US in Trapani-Birgi. This industrial, strategic, and budgetary decision says a lot about NATO. In summary […]
The RAF faces Russian lasers, an underestimated vulnerability
Russian lasers, temporary pilot blindness, and gray warfare: the RAF reveals a worrying technical vulnerability to non-kinetic tactics. Summary At the end of 2025, several […]
With NGAD, the US Air Force is preparing for laser warfare
The NGAD program is exploring the integration of lasers and microwave weapons for active defense, made possible by a new generation of power generation. Summary […]
The US Air Force’s 2026 budget cuts the F-35 to focus on NGAD
The US Air Force’s 2026 budget reduces the F-35A and redirects efforts toward NGAD, the F-47, and CCAs, at the cost of decisive industrial choices. […]
Rafale: when exports leave gaps in the French fleet
To sell the Rafale abroad, France has sold aircraft from its own squadrons. A commercial success with significant operational implications. Summary The export success of […]
With its new engine, does the Su-57 really take on a new dimension?
The Su-57 finally receives its definitive engine. What the Izdeliye 30 really changes in terms of performance and balance compared to Western fighters. In summary […]
The Marine Corps’ last Harrier is preparing to bow out
The US Marine Corps confirms the Harrier’s final retirement in 2026. End of a unique capability and transition to the F-35B. Summary On January 2, […]
Why the F-117, retired since 2008, is still flying in secret
Officially retired, the F-117 is still flying. Why the US Air Force will continue to operate this stealth fighter until 2034. Summary On January 3, […]