The NGAD Under Pressure Amid the Rise of CCA Drones
The U.S. Air Force’s 2026 budget reveals a difficult trade-off between the NGAD and CCA drones, which lie at the heart of a new air […]
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Naval Strikes in the Strait of Hormuz: The Return of Conventional Fighters
F-15E and F-16 fighters carried out naval strikes in the Strait of Hormuz using new guided bombs. Analysis of a strategic operation that sheds light […]
The U.S. Air Force is adjusting its fighter fleet in anticipation of the F-47
The U.S. Air Force’s 2026 roadmap confirms a gradual increase in F-35s and a targeted reduction in F-22s to prepare for the arrival of the […]
The “Loyal Wingman” Takes Center Stage in U.S. Air Warfare
The United States is accelerating the CCA program. With the “Loyal Wingman,” the U.S. Air Force is seeking scale, autonomy, and a solution to the […]
Why drones play such an important role in the US-Israel-Iran conflict
Between Iranian Shahed drones, infiltrated Israeli drones, and American MQ-9 drones, the war is also being fought in factories, warehouses, and components. Summary The conflict […]
Why old American F-14s end up being scrapped in the US
Why the United States destroys its F-14s and how Iran turned the Tomcat into a durable weapon, even achieving its greatest combat successes with it. […]
YFQ-42A “Dark Merlin”: the drone set to change aerial combat
General Atomics has named its YFQ-42A “Dark Merlin.” Behind the name lies a key milestone: testing mission autonomy and USAF integration. Summary On February 23, […]
F-35s recalled to Iran: an imminent strike?
Washington withdraws F-35s from Cold Response in Norway, prioritizing the Middle East. What this means for NATO’s Arctic training. In summary The United States has […]
UK bases unavailable: Washington must rewrite its plan against Iran
If London refuses Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford, Washington loses logistical “shortcuts” for its bombers, and the Iran option becomes more difficult. In summary Press […]
Germany considers 35 more F-35s while SCAF derails
Berlin discusses a second batch of F-35s for nuclear sharing, while SCAF gets bogged down. Costs, trade-offs, and political turmoil. Summary On February 19, 2026, […]