USAF: shocking study calls for 500 aircraft to counter China
A study published in early February judges the USAF’s plans to be too weak to counter Beijing: 500 additional fighter jets would be needed by […]
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Bunker-busting bombs: why Washington is reviving the GBU-57
Contract worth over $100 million awarded to Boeing for new GBU-57s after Iran. Deliveries starting in 2028: deep strikes remain a priority. Summary The US […]
The Pentagon threatens sanctions against US defense contractors
Trump strikes hard: an executive order links share buybacks to arms deliveries. The top five defense contractors have paid $18 billion to shareholders. In summary […]
Europe’s F-35s: the gamble of 600 fighter jets against Moscow
Behind the announcement of 600 F-35s in Europe, how many will remain in service, at what cost, and with what strategic dependence on Russia? In […]
J-20 vs. F-35 comparison: engines, sensors, weapons, costs, doctrine
Technical comparison of the J-20 and F-35: engines, sensors, stealth, weapons, costs, and operational logic, within the limits of publicly available data. Comparing the J-20 […]
Defensive shots fired in the Arabian Sea: a US F-35 shoots down an Iranian drone
An F-35C from the USS Abraham Lincoln shoots down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone in the Arabian Sea to protect the aircraft carrier. A major military […]
Boeing’s strategic comeback: B-52 and NGAD change the game.
Boeing regains strategic weight: $2.04 billion to re-engine the B-52 and NGAD contract. An industrial, budgetary, and political signal for the decade. In summary In […]
Trump and the “decertification” of Canadian aircraft: a dangerous bluff
Trump is threatening to “decertify” Canadian aircraft. Is this a credible threat or a publicity stunt? We break down the FAA rules, the fleets affected, […]
Golden Dome: the US missile defense system faces the hypersonic challenge
With funding of around $24.4 billion, Golden Dome aims to provide a national defense system. Where will the interceptors be located, how will they work, […]
Pentagon: NDS 2026 refocuses America and puts pressure on NATO
The new NDS puts the defense of US territory first. It redefines priorities, budgets, and burden sharing with NATO. Summary The Pentagon has published its […]