Chinese radars defeated: the F-35 imposes its stealth capabilities in Somalia
US strikes in Somalia, the rise of NGAD, and the effectiveness of the F-35B against Chinese radars: a sequence that reveals US strategy. Summary On […]
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F-35: pooled budgets, record volumes, and assumed dependence
With 191 deliveries in 2025, the F-35 is widening the industrial gap. What are the Rafale, Eurofighter, Gripen, J-20, JF-17, and Tejas producing, and at […]
Washington cuts foreign components: drone market under pressure
The United States bans foreign drones and UAS components for security reasons. The US drone sector is entering a period of major disruption. Summary The […]
The US Air Force’s 2026 budget cuts the F-35 to focus on NGAD
The US Air Force’s 2026 budget reduces the F-35A and redirects efforts toward NGAD, the F-47, and CCAs, at the cost of decisive industrial choices. […]
Why the F-117, retired since 2008, is still flying in secret
Officially retired, the F-117 is still flying. Why the US Air Force will continue to operate this stealth fighter until 2034. Summary On January 3, […]
American RQ-170 and MQ-9 drones decisive in Maduro’s capture in Venezuela
Operation Absolute Resolve mobilized RQ-170 and MQ-9 stealth drones to surveil and strike, leading to the capture of Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026. This […]
The Fall of Maduro: Account of a Secret US Military Operation
From the escalation in August 2025 to the raid on January 3, 2026: ISR, electronic warfare, SEAD, urban assault, and exfiltration, minute by minute. Summary […]
Tougher tests, stronger bodies: the USAF’s fitness shift
The US Air Force is tightening its physical tests in 2026. The goal: more resilient airmen for the Indo-Pacific and extended operations. Summary On January […]
Why Washington is offering Israel 50 F-15s for $8.6 billion
Washington launches production of F-15IA for Israel: operational requirements, schedule, financing, and the real industrial gain for Boeing. Summary The Pentagon has awarded Boeing a […]
Chinese sanctions: Beijing targets Boeing and the US military industry
Beijing sanctions 20 US companies and 10 executives. Defense, space, drones: a detailed analysis of an industrial and diplomatic standoff. Summary On December 26, the […]