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, […]
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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, […]
Stealth aircraft, AWACS, refueling tankers: the build-up in the Middle East
F-22s, F-35s, AWACS, and refueling tankers: in 72 hours, the United States has strengthened its position in the Middle East. Objectives, missions, and risks. Summary […]
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 […]
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 […]