21 October 2024

France excludes Rafale jets from its military aid to Ukraine

France has excluded the Rafale jets from its military aid package to Ukraine, citing strategic and production constraints, while opting to provide Mirage 2000-5 aircraft instead. France has ruled out sending Rafale jets as part of its latest military aid package to Ukraine, despite discussions on the possibility. Strategic and industrial constraints […]
2 October 2024

The limited impact of Russian disinformation

Technical analysis of Russian disinformation operations, including the Doppelganger project, and their real effects on Western societies. Russia has stepped up its disinformation operations with projects such as Doppelganger, aimed at manipulating public opinion in Western countries such as the USA, Germany and France. Although these campaigns have generated extensive media coverage, […]
12 September 2024

Ukraine shoots down a Russian SU-30 over the Black Sea

A Russian Su-30, with an estimated value of $50 million, was shot down by Ukraine over the Black Sea during an operation in September 2024. On 12 September 2024, Ukraine claimed responsibility for the destruction of a Russian Su-30SM, a multi-purpose fighter aircraft valued at $50 million (approximately €47 million). The aircraft […]
24 August 2024

Sabotage confirmed at Norwegian air base

Norway confirms an act of sabotage at a strategic air base, heightening fears of a hybrid war in Europe, possibly linked to Russia. An act of sabotage was recently confirmed at Evenes air base in Norway, a key site for the defence of NATO’s northern flank. This incident echoes other similar events […]
18 June 2024

USA to buy more fighter jets

The US Congress plans to allocate an additional $1 billion for the purchase and modernisation of 44 F-35 aircraft for the US Air Force in 2025. In brief The US Congress has decided to allocate an additional $1 billion to the US Air Force for the purchase and modernisation of its fleet […]
6 June 2024

Eurofighter expansion in Germany strengthens European aerospace industry

Germany buys 20 new Eurofighters to strengthen European defense and support the aeronautics industry, with over 100,000 jobs involved. Understand in 2 minutes Germany has announced the purchase of 20 new Eurofighter Typhoons, in addition to the 38 already ordered. The decision is designed to bolster the country’s defense capabilities and support […]
24 May 2024

Taiwan deploys Mirage 2000s in response to Chinese military maneuvers

Taiwan has deployed its Mirage 2000s in response to Chinese military exercises, demonstrating its air defense capabilities despite rising tensions. In brief Taiwan has deployed its Mirage 2000 and F-16 aircraft in response to Chinese military exercises around the island. The maneuvers are intended to demonstrate China’s ability to control the region […]
24 May 2024

UK F-35 fleet to grow to 74 aircraft by 2033

The British F-35 fleet will reach 74 aircraft by 2033, with full operational capability scheduled for December 2025. Find out the details and implications. Understand in 2 minutes The UK plans to increase its F-35 fleet to 74 aircraft by 2033. Full operational capability for the first procurement phase is expected by […]
7 May 2024

Strong growth in the global military drone market

Analysis of the military drone market, forecast to reach 18.2 billion EUR in 2028, with the USA playing a key role. In a world where technology is evolving at an accelerating pace, the military drone market is booming. According to a report by MarketsAndMarkets, this market is expected to reach around 18.2 […]