The Belgian F-35 incident in the Azores: when arrival turns into a joke
During its transatlantic flight, one of the four Belgian F-35A Lightning IIs was grounded in the Azores: history, causes, consequences, and surprise surrounding the Belgian […]
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The frigate Forbin intercepts an A2SM bomb using an Aster 30
On October 17, 2025, the frigate Forbin successfully intercepted an A2SM bomb using an Aster 30 missile. High-intensity exercise and lessons learned for the French […]
China tests its gigantic GJ-X stealth drone in flight
The very large GJ-X stealth drone, a ‘cranked kite’ flying wing, is reported to have flown near Malan. Technical analysis, possible missions and strategic implications. […]
Germany orders 15 F-35As to bring its fleet to 50 aircraft
Germany plans to order 15 additional F-35A aircraft, bringing its fleet to 50 aircraft. Challenges, budget and European benefits. Summary Berlin has decided to order […]
Danish reinforcement: 16 additional F-35As, heading for 43 aircraft
Denmark has confirmed the purchase of 16 more F-35As (43 in total) and is accelerating its air and Arctic capabilities. Capacity issues, timetable, costs and […]
US F-35B catches fire in Japan: warning about STOVL engine
A US F-35B caught fire on October 17, 2025, while landing in Iwakuni. This incident highlights the technical challenges of STOVL engines and weighs on […]
How much does a fighter jet flight cost today?
Find out the price of a fighter jet flight depending on the model (L-39, Fouga, MiG-29, etc.), the country, the duration, and the technical factors […]
Germany tests its first electromagnetic warfare
A modified PC-12 and a SHARCS drone carried out a successful EC mission, validating the German luWES program against enemy ground-to-air defenses. In June 2025, […]
The Rafale under fire after an Indian-Pakistani skirmish
A rumor on X suggests that the Indian Rafale was outperformed by Pakistani J-10Cs. The incident has fueled debate about the aircraft’s true value. A […]
Interception of stratospheric balloons by Rafale aircraft
On June 23, 2025, Rafale and Mirage 2000 aircraft intercepted stratospheric balloons at an altitude of over 20 km in an unprecedented exercise by the […]