How the Stinger missile turned the tide of the Soviet war in Afghanistan
In 1986, the arrival of the American Stinger missile in Afghanistan turned the tide of the war against the USSR and deprived Moscow of its […]
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China: the J-20 celebrates its 15th anniversary while the J-35A scales up
On the occasion of the J-20’s 15th anniversary, Beijing is showcasing its stealth capabilities while production of the J-35A accelerates and the study of Western […]
Panama 1989: when the US Air Force crushed the regime
Air support, precision strikes, and tactical transport: a detailed analysis of the decisive role played by the US Air Force in Panama in 1989. Summary […]
Behind Skyshield, Berlin’s vision of a true “iron dome”
German initiative, IRIS-T and Arrow 3 systems, budgets, and partner countries: how Skyshield aims to protect European skies from missiles. Summary Faced with the rise […]
B-21 Raider: dream power at the cost of a sacrificed budget
Should Australia buy the B-21 Raider stealth bomber? Strategic reach, American dependence, and colossal cost divide Canberra. Summary For several years, the B-21 Raider has […]
Dependence on the American F-35: a military gamble that has become political
Can the F-35 be neutralized by Washington? Dependence, costs, sovereignty: why the debate is now worrying European allies. In summary The purchase of the F-35 […]
RAF F-35: when a shortage of pilots grounds the jets
The Royal Air Force is desperately short of F-35 pilots. This human vulnerability threatens the actual availability of the British fleet. Summary The Royal Air […]
How start-ups are shaking up the giants of the US defense industry
Silicon Valley start-ups, led by Anduril, are shaking up Lockheed and Boeing in the CCA drone market, redefining global military innovation. Summary Over the past […]
High-intensity warfare: does France have enough aircraft?
The French fighter fleet is undersized. Parliamentary reports, available aircraft, budget shortfalls, and risks in the event of a major war. Summary For several years, […]
Ukrainian drones are reshaping the economics of war
The rapid evolution of drones in Ukraine is changing military costs and strategies, favoring private innovation in the face of government budget constraints. Summary Drones […]