France – Deliveries in 2025: 13 Rafale aircraft to strengthen the Air Force
France plans to acquire 13 new Rafale aircraft for the Air and Space Force in 2025, completing the 4T2 tranche and consolidating its strategic air […]
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J-20S two-seater: Beijing transforms its stealth fighter into an air command center
J-20S two-seater: PLAAF battle manager, sensor fusion, loyal drones and BVR combat, manned-unmanned teaming. A tactical turning point in the Asia-Pacific region. Summary The J-20S […]
Bangkok’s Gripen E/F gamble against the American giants
Bangkok confirms its choice of Gripen E/F for the Royal Thai Air Force. Context, budget, missions, and geostrategic effects: technical and numerical analysis. Thailand has […]
With the 924th Fighter Group deactivated, the A-10 gives way to the F-35A
The deactivation of the 924th Fighter Group at Davis-Monthan seals the withdrawal of the A-10 in favor of the F-35A. Issues, missions, and budgets: technical […]
Panama acquires its first combat aircraft
Panama’s first purchase of combat aircraft: four A-29 Super Tucanos will strengthen surveillance and interdiction, with a budget and concrete results. Panama has formalized the […]
Ukraine puts former Azerbaijani MiG-29s back into service to strengthen its fleet
Ukraine is now operating MiG-29s from Azerbaijan: repairs, Fulcrum performance, costs, and strategic impact in the war. The Ukrainian air offensive has been bolstered by […]
F-35 Block 4 reduced and delayed until 2031
The reconfigured F-35 Block 4: major delays, increased costs, reduced capabilities, first deliveries expected only from 2031 onwards. Background to the F-35 program The F-35 […]
How do armies choose between the Rafale, F-35, and Eurofighter?
Technical and objective analysis of the criteria that guide the choice between the Rafale, F-35, and Eurofighter fighter jets, based on performance, cost, and politics. […]
The role of combat drones in mixed air patrols
Combat drones are becoming increasingly common in mixed patrols with piloted aircraft. Technical, strategic, and geopolitical analysis of this military revolution. The concept of joint […]
The transformation of the PLAAF: fewer but more capable
Study of the modernization of the Chinese air force: personnel, fleet, logistical support, drones, doctrine, and future challenges analyzed. The Chinese Air Force (PLAAF) has […]