NGAD on hold: will the US Air Force abandon it?
Between colossal costs, swarms of expendable drones, and budgetary constraints, the NGAD super fighter is under scrutiny. Can the US Air Force still justify it? […]
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The F-35 in trouble: modernization stalled and costs skyrocketing
Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II program is being rocked by soaring costs, delays in the TR-3 upgrade, and engine failures. Summary The F-35 program, which […]
Purchases of American aircraft that weaken Europe
Europe is increasing its purchases of F-35s and F-16s at the expense of its own fighter jets. What are the figures, what are the industrial […]
Lockheed prepares its Golden Dome space interceptor for 2028
Lockheed Martin plans to test a space interceptor in orbit by 2028 as part of the Golden Dome program, the cornerstone of the future US […]
U.S. arms contracts: selling, controlling, and operating abroad
The United States exports weapons, technology, and military services under strict control. Here’s how FMS, DCS, and new “as a service” contracts work. In summary […]
Why Washington redeployed its nuclear bombs to Lakenheath
The United States reinstalled B61 nuclear bombs at RAF Lakenheath in July 2025. This decision reintroduces an airborne nuclear capability in Britain and strengthens NATO’s […]
Drones to replace US forces in Europe
The US Army is considering replacing its heavy brigades in Europe with expeditionary drone units, which are more mobile and less expensive. Summary For nearly […]
American soldiers approached for espionage via LinkedIn and Reddit
The US Army reveals that foreign combatants are recruiting soldiers on LinkedIn, Reddit and Indeed for espionage, targeting young recruits in particular. Summary Foreign powers […]
The US Army wants Shahed-136-type drones that are simple, long-range, and mass-produced
A general from the 25th Infantry Division is calling for long-range, low-cost kamikaze drones, inspired by the Shahed, to overwhelm and stretch enemy defenses. Summary […]
US B-52s fly near Venezuela in a show of strategic force
Three US B-52s approach Caracas; Maduro scrambles F-16s. A strategic patrol that signals US resolve in the face of regional unrest. Summary On October 15, […]