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 […]
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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. […]
Japan Combines Long-Range Missiles and GCAP to Strengthen Its Deterrence
Japan acquires Tomahawk and Type 12 and prepares GCAP to equip itself with a counterstrike capability without abandoning its defensive framework. In summary Japan is […]
China Is Building a Saturation Combat Aviation Strategy Focused on the Sixth Generation
With nearly 500 J-20s estimated, China is betting on volume, the J-35A, and the J-36 to challenge American power in the Pacific. In Summary The […]
Turkish F-16s in Estonia Illustrate Ankara’s Strategic Weight
Five Turkish F-16s will guard Baltic skies from Estonia. It is a deployment that confirms Ankara’s strategic role between Europe and the Middle East. In […]
Between High Technology and Attrition, the Fragile Balance of French Aviation
France possesses a top-tier fighter aircraft, but a fleet too thin to absorb attrition and sustain a prolonged air conflict. In Summary With the Rafale, […]