GCAP steps up a gear: the European fighter jet that SCAF failed to deliver
GCAP has reached a major milestone with Edgewing. Japan, the UK and Italy are making progress where SCAF remains at a standstill. In summary The […]
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The SCAF is stalling: can Europe still build its fighter jet?
The SCAF is entering a critical crisis involving Dassault, Airbus, Paris and Berlin. Can the European fighter jet still survive? In summary The Future Combat […]
China (PLAAF): Unprecedented mass production and the rise of large drones
The PLAAF is stepping up production of modern fighter jets and large stealth drones. The challenge is industrial, logistical and strategic. In summary China is […]
France’s Rafale fleet is becoming too thin for high-intensity conflicts
France’s Rafale fleet remains stretched too thin in the face of crises, export commitments, and the phasing out of the Mirage. The fighter fleet is […]
How the Rafale Is Becoming India’s Strategic Weapon
India is moving forward with plans to acquire 114 Rafale jets for its Air Force, with local production representing both an industrial challenge and a […]
The F/A-18 Hornet is in its final years with the Marines
The Marine Corps is retiring its F/A-18C/Ds by 2030 to transition to a fleet of F-35s that are more stealthy, networked, and suited to modern […]
CycloKinetics: 32% More Energy for Missiles and Aircraft
CycloKinetics promises 32% more energy for aircraft, missiles, and rockets. A useful innovation, but one still shrouded in uncertainty. In summary The American company CycloKinetics […]
Why the F-22 Would Beat the F-35 in a Dogfight, but Not in Every War
A technical look at whether the F-22 can defeat the F-35 in a dogfight, and why BVR combat, stealth and sensor fusion change the answer. […]
A Hefty Bill for the Rafale F5: The UAE Pulls Out Amid French Technological Refusal
The UAE’s withdrawal from co-financing the Rafale F5 leaves Paris facing a hefty bill and reignites industrial tensions within the SCAF. In summary France finds […]
France Abandons the Eurodrone to Accelerate the Rafale F5
Paris is refocusing the LPM on the Rafale F5, its combat drone, and its future missiles, at the risk of undermining the European Eurodrone program. […]