The “Vulcan Howl”: Why the British Bomber Howled
At high power, the Avro Vulcan produced a howl that became legendary. Its origin lies in its air intakes and its Olympus engines. In Summary […]
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Why the Rafale Remains Competitive Against the F-35 on the Export Market
Facing the F-35 and Russian fighters, the Rafale is winning contracts thanks to its capabilities, support, and a highly sought-after strategic autonomy. Summary The export […]
Russia: Standoff Strikes Redefine the War in Ukraine
With UMPK bombs, Su-34s, and Kh-101 missiles, Russia is now prioritizing long-range strikes to preserve its aircraft and wear down Ukrainian defenses. In Summary The […]
China: The J-10C and KJ-500 Impose Network-Centric Warfare
With the J-10C, J-16, KJ-500, and PL-15, China is building a network-centric aerial combat system where the sensor now matters as much as the fighter […]
France: Rafale F5, Combat Drone, and Industrial Breakup in Europe
The FCAS NGF failed over industrial sharing, intellectual property, and military requirements. France is now accelerating the Rafale F5. In Summary FCAS is no longer […]
USAF: 1,000 CCA drones to transform air combat
With the FQ-42 Vengeance and FQ-44 Fury, the USAF is preparing 1,000 CCA drones to increase the mass, range and survivability of its fighter aircraft. […]
The US Air Force Prepares for the Post-MQ-9 Era with a Modular Drone Designed for Mass Losses
Following heavy MQ-9 losses in Iran, the US Air Force is accelerating the MMA: a lower-cost, modular drone built to fight in large numbers. In […]
The First F-15EX Destined for Kadena Leaves the Boeing Plant
The first F-15EX destined for Kadena departs Boeing for Portland ahead of Japan. The US Air Force is preparing 36 permanent Eagle IIs in Okinawa. […]
Saudi Typhoon: What Lies Behind the Price Agreement with BAE Systems
The BAE Systems-Riyadh agreement on the Typhoon sheds light on a long-standing military relationship, Saudi industrial transfers, and competition with the Rafale. In Summary The […]
F-47, F-15EX and CCA: How the USAF Is Recomposing Its Airpower
AIM-424 missile, F-15EX, F-47, and CCA drones: The USAF is assembling a distributed, autonomous force designed specifically for the Indo-Pacific theater. In Summary The U.S. […]