F-35: The Software Bug Threatening the Stealth Fighter’s Promise
TR-3 is intended to give the F-35 the power it needs for Block 4. But software delays are exposing the program’s limitations. In Summary The […]
Month: April 2026
Slovakia Chooses the F-16 and Reignites the European Debate
Slovakia is completing its fleet of F-16Vs and is considering four additional aircraft. A rational choice, but one that highlights Europe’s weaknesses. In summary By […]
The J-20 Enters a New Era with the WS-15 and Aims for Supercruise
With the WS-15, the Chinese J-20 gains thrust, aims for supercruise, and reduces its engine lag. This represents a technological leap that goes far beyond […]
China is preparing for aerial warfare using swarms of drones
Drone swarms, AI, the J-20, and defense saturation: China is pursuing a mass strategy that could upend the balance of power in Asian airspace. China […]
Qatari Mirage Jets: Resale to Africa Under Scrutiny
Doha wants to sell its former Mirage 2000-5 jets. But the French veto, potential African buyers, and behind-the-scenes negotiations make the issue highly contentious. The […]
Argentina aims to make its F-16s operational by the end of 2026
Following the arrival of the first ex-Danish F-16s, Argentina is accelerating efforts in Tandil to regain the air policing capability lost since 2015. In summary […]
France Sacrifices the Eurodrone to Accelerate the Rafale F5
The revision of the Military Planning Law marks a clear shift: the Eurodrone is scrapped, and the Rafale F5 takes center stage, featuring combat drones […]
The Eurofighter’s one million flight hours mask a greater challenge
Reaching the one million flight hour milestone confirms the Eurofighter’s maturity, but its true test begins with the LTE upgrades, the AESA radar, and electronic […]
Brazilian Gripen: An Industrial Success, a Budgetary Challenge
The first Gripen E assembled in Brazil marks a major industrial milestone. But budgetary constraints could slow the program’s expansion. In summary On March 25, […]
L-39 Albatros: The Real Headache of Civilian Ejection Seats
On the civilian L-39 Albatros, ejection seats are a source of controversy. Between expensive pyrotechnic cartridges, deactivated seats, and the risk of human error, the […]