Hungary Expands Its Gripen Fleet and Adjusts Its Air Power Posture
Hungary to Take Delivery of New Gripen C Fighters in 2026. Technical Analysis, European Positioning, and Budgetary Implications of a Modernized Fleet. In summary At […]
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The Mirage-Rafale swap putting Paris, Athens, and Kyiv under pressure
Paris is offering Athens the chance to send its Mirage 2000s to Kyiv in exchange for cheaper Rafales. A useful military deal, but one that […]
Eurofighter Typhoon: The European Fighter Jet Being Written Off Too Soon
The Typhoon has surpassed one million flight hours. This major industrial milestone confirms its strengths, but also its limitations when compared to the Rafale and […]
SCAF: European Ambitions Hindered by French and German Interests
The SCAF was supposed to embody a united European defense. Instead, it highlights the French, German, and industrial divisions surrounding the future fighter jet. In […]
In Lviv, Kyiv is once again pushing for Swedish Gripen fighters
In Lviv, Zelenskyy and the King of Sweden are reviving the issue of the Gripen. Aid, budgets, training, funding, and the fighter’s role: what’s really […]
The French stealth drone set to bridge the gap before the SCAF
France is accelerating development of its stealth escort drone for the Rafale F5. Budget, contractors, timeline, objectives: this program is already reshaping Europe’s defense landscape. […]
War is changing its face, but not to the point of abolishing power
Ukraine, the Middle East, Iran: recent wars show that less powerful actors can strike hard. But competing sustainably is another matter. In summary The wars […]
Why the 6th-generation fighter jet is an obsession for militaries
Behind the term “6th generation,” major powers are seeking a fighter that is more stealthy, more connected, and capable of piloting drones. In summary The […]
The Russian Su-57 flies, but still fails to become a force
New batch delivered, engine still in transition, components under sanctions: why the Su-57 remains a promising fighter but is produced in dribs and drabs. In […]
J-36 and J-50: China unveils its fighters of the future
The Chinese J-36 and J-50 reveal a clear ambition: to strike farther, operate combat drones, and compete with the U.S. NGAD. In summary The images […]