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 […]
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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 […]
A massive agreement for 100 to 150 Gripen E aircraft in Ukraine
Sweden and Ukraine sign a letter of intent for the delivery of up to 150 Gripen E fighter jets. A major turning point, but many […]
Rafale jets “shot down” by Pakistan return to the skies for Cope India 2025 exercise
Three Indian Air Force Rafale fighter jets, previously claimed to have been shot down by Pakistan, will be present at the Cope India 2025 exercise: […]
F-35 acceptance flights resume after engine fix
Lockheed Martin has resumed F-35 acceptance flights after fixing an engine vibration issue, paving the way for deliveries to resume and a return to normal. […]