Putin’s succession: which heirs for which transition
Putin can remain in power until 2036. But the system is preparing a closed succession: technocrats, siloviki, heirs. What scenarios, what risks for Europe? In […]
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Russia tests total air saturation over Kiev
Between drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles, Moscow is intensifying “mixed” raids to wear down Patriot and IRIS-T. Ukraine is taking the hits, the West […]
Skat: Russian stealth drone relies on AI to strike without human intervention
The Mikoyan Skat explores autonomous target recognition using AI. A technical analysis of the ATR, its real limitations, and its operational status. Summary The Mikoyan […]
Ukraine: NATO estimates Russian casualties at 25,000 per month
NATO reveals up to 25,000 Russian casualties per month in Ukraine. Detailed assessment of Russian and Ukrainian casualties, civilian casualties, recruitment, and military budgets impacted. […]
Russian arms exports: an order book worth $70 billion
Russia claims $70 billion in arms export orders. Customers, systems sold, budgets committed, and real limits. Summary In early 2026, the Russian authorities claimed that […]
PAK-DA and hypersonic missiles: Russia’s new strategy
PAK-DA, Oreshnik hypersonic missiles, and armed drones: Moscow is redefining its air doctrine between strategic deterrence, combined strikes, and industrial challenges. Summary On January 8, […]
Russian aviation under strain: pilots under-trained for combat
Lack of flight hours, accelerated training, rising accident rates: how the deprofessionalization of pilots is weakening Russian aviation. Summary Since the start of the war […]
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 […]
Without the A-50, Russian fighter jets are exposed to Western sensors
The loss of the A-50 radar aircraft has left Russian aviation blind. Detection, air combat, and ground-to-air defense capabilities have been severely compromised. Summary The […]
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 […]