Russia has reportedly lost a Su-57: a severe blow to its defense industry
A Russian Su-57 has allegedly been destroyed by a fire at Akhtubinsk. Production, engines, sanctions, and exports: the consequences for Moscow. Summary A Russian Sukhoi […]
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Air assistance to Ukraine: which aircraft and who benefits?
F-16s, Mirage 2000s, MiG-29s, Gripens: which aircraft is Europe supplying to Ukraine, who is financing the deliveries, and which countries are benefiting? Summary Since the […]
Mirage 2000D Crash: An Accident Recalling the 2019 Tragedy
The crash of a Mirage 2000D near Nancy cost the lives of two military personnel. Circumstances, possible causes, precedents, and consequences. Executive Summary On October […]
Drones and Fighter Jets: How to Communicate Under Jamming?
How do drones and fighter jets communicate under jamming? Technologies, military networks, and strategies of the United States, Europe, China, and India. In Summary The […]
The French ACF: A Sixth-Generation Fighter for 2040
France launches its Avion de Combat du Futur (ACF) following the collapse of the FCAS project. A sovereign fighter planned for 2040, with a nuclear […]
The KAI T-50, a Trainer Aircraft Designed to Withstand 8 G
The KAI T-50 withstands −3 to +8 G. Airframe design, structural testing, effects on pilots, and comparison with other military trainer aircraft. In Summary The […]
Rafale F5: What the RBE2-XG, T-REX, and ASN4G Change
RBE2-XG radar, M88 T-REX, SPECTRA, ASN4G, and stealth drone: the DGA is preparing the Rafale F5, a major overhaul expected around 2033. Summary France has […]
After FCAS, the Combat Cloud Becomes the Heart of European Air Combat
Following the end of the joint NGF, Europe continues its Combat Cloud. Architecture, drones, industrial base, and the acceptable cost of attrition are decisive. Executive […]
China pushes the J-10CE for export, challenging Russia in its historic markets
The J-10CE appears in Azerbaijani livery. Behind this Chinese offensive, the Russian decline in the fighter jet market is becoming increasingly clear. Executive Summary The […]
Ukrainian Rafales: France Launches Pilot Training
France is preparing Ukrainian pilots for the Rafale. Training, budget, industrial partners, and logistics: the stakes of a strategic program for Kyiv and Paris. Executive […]