The NGAD’s Role Shifts Amid the Rise of CCA Drones
The U.S. Air Force is redefining the balance between the NGAD and CCA drones. The future of U.S. air combat will rely on a hybrid, […]
Month: March 2026
China is preparing a wall of drones to wear down Taiwan
Beijing is deploying more than 200 J-6 jets converted into drones facing Taiwan. Behind these aging jets lies a brutal strategy: to overwhelm and wear […]
The Rafale F5 Takes Center Stage Over the SCAF in France’s Strategy
Faced with setbacks in the SCAF program, France is accelerating development of the Rafale F5 and its combat drone. This industrial decision is redefining European […]
China is ramping up production of its J-20 and J-35 stealth fighters
Beijing is ramping up production of the J-20 and launching the J-35A. An industrial and military strategy that could upend the global balance of air […]
The USAF’s 2026 budget favors drones and the B-21
The USAF’s 2026 budget reduces the F-35A order and prioritizes combat drones, the B-21 Raider, and the F-47. A deliberate shift. In summary The US […]
The Charles de Gaulle in the Mediterranean: A Useful or Costly Show of Force
In March 2026, the Charles de Gaulle returns to the eastern Mediterranean. Composition of the carrier strike group, objectives, strike capability, cost, and geopolitical implications. […]
The Su-57 relaunched in 2026, but still hampered by its engine
Moscow delivered its first batch of Su-57s in 2026. The fleet is back in action, but the real fifth-generation engine is still in the testing […]
GCAP attracts Berlin and exposes the SCAF divide
Germany is now looking toward GCAP with Japan, the United Kingdom, and Italy, while the Franco-German-Spanish SCAF is stalling. In summary The GCAP program between […]
Israel: How Gospel and Lavender select targets in Gaza
Israel uses AI systems such as Gospel and Lavender to generate targets in Gaza. Their exact role, level of automation, and human impact are the […]
Small nations: can we do without fighter aircraft?
Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Taiwan: how small nations are rebuilding their air power with drones and missiles, without being able to completely eliminate fighter jets. Summary The […]