American Golden Dome: A $1.2 Trillion Opportunity
The American Golden Dome promises missile defense from low Earth orbit. However, its cost, physics, and effectiveness remain fiercely debated. In Summary The Golden Dome […]
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NATO 3.0: Europe Confronts the True Cost of Its Defense
Washington is reviewing its military footprint in Europe. Behind the concept of “NATO 3.0,” Europe is discovering the actual cost of its conventional defense. In […]
Dassault’s VORTEX-S Revives the European Spaceplane
Dassault Aviation and OHB propose VORTEX-S to the ESA to build a reusable European spaceplane for civil and military use. In Summary Dassault Aviation and […]
FCAS, an Aircraft Never Built but Already Paid For by States
FCAS bogs down after billions committed. States pay for the loss, while industrialists keep revenues, know-how, and options. In Summary The collapse of the Future […]
Restored U-2S, Symptom of a Still Fragile ISR Transition
The U.S. Congress wants to restore four U-2S aircraft while the Air Force aims to retire the fleet. A revealing choice for the future of […]
The F-35 Faces a Availability Crisis Worrying Allies
The 2026 GAO report reveals a critical availability status for the F-35. An industrial, military, and commercial alert for Lockheed Martin. In Summary The latest […]
Canada Eyeing GCAP, the Fighter Jet Capitalizing on European Chaos
Ottawa tracks GCAP as a potential observer, as the collapse of FCAS triggers a fresh battle for the future Western fighter. In Summary Canada is […]
After FCAS, Germany Seeks Its Air Combat Path
Following the failure of FCAS, Berlin is looking for an alternative between GCAP, the F-35, drones, and limited cooperation with France. In Summary The end […]
Autonomous Drones Address the Shortage of Military Pilots
Faced with a lack of pilots, air forces are accelerating AI autonomy and drone integration to preserve their combat mass. Summary The pilot shortage is […]
Supercruise: Flying Supersonic Without Burning Through Fuel
Supercruise allows fighter jets to fly at supersonic speeds without using afterburners, providing a major tactical advantage in range and stealth. Summary Supercruise refers to […]