France Is Preparing for the Post-Rafale Era on Its Own, at a Sky-High Cost
Following the failure of the SCAF program, France is developing a national sixth-generation fighter jet. Dassault has the expertise, but the budget remains uncertain. In […]
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The F-47 and CCAs Reveal the Strategic Price of the Sixth Generation
The American NGAD and its CCA drones pose a central question: how to maintain air superiority without bankrupting the armed forces? Summary The American NGAD […]
NATO: 5% of GDP, the budgetary shock coming to Europe
NATO has decided to increase its defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035. Who will pay, how much, and for what? Air defense on […]
Why the F-15EX costs more than a stealth fighter
Why the F-15EX, a modernized non-stealth aircraft, sometimes costs more to purchase than a stealth F-35A, and whether the long-term savings justify this choice. In […]
The real cost of owning a fifth-generation fighter jet
Detailed analysis of the total cost of a fifth-generation fighter jet: acquisition, maintenance, training, ammunition, and MCO. Acquiring a fifth-generation fighter jet is much more […]
The real cost of an hour of flight time for the F-35A: a detailed analysis
In-depth analysis of the real cost of an hour of flight time for the F-35A, including maintenance, spare parts, training, and logistical support. The F-35A, […]