FCAS Collapses, Europe Loses Its Common Fighter Jet
The abandonment of the FCAS manned fighter fractures European defense and reignites the industrial battle between Dassault, Airbus, and the F-35. Summary The cancellation of […]
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Eurofighter “Super Typhoon”: Europe’s bid to bridge the gap between 4th and 5th generation aircraft
With the “Super Typhoon” (Captor-E, Meteor, ECRS Mk2), Europe aims to extend the Eurofighter’s service life until the 2040s and compete with the Rafale and […]
FCAS fighter jet: Berlin challenges French leadership and slams the door
The Franco-German-Spanish FCAS program is in crisis. IG Metall and BDLI call on Berlin to withdraw in the absence of an industrial agreement. Summary The […]
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 […]
FCAS/SCAF in crisis: France and Spain relaunch the program, Germany remains silent
Faced with tensions over the European fighter jet project, France and Spain reaffirm their commitment while Germany remains reserved. Summary The Future Combat Air System […]
Europe under pressure: Russian drones test NATO defenses
Following airport closures and site overflights, NATO is strengthening its C2 and C-UAS capabilities. Investigation into the maritime shadow and the allied response. Summary In […]
Europe is banking on interceptor drones to counter Russian Shahed drones
Europe is investing in interceptor drones to counter Russian Shahed drones: fast, inexpensive systems adapted to modern aerial threats. In summary Interceptor drones appear to […]
NATO wants to accelerate military innovation in Europe
A NATO plan aims to deploy innovative military technologies in less than 24 months. Start-ups, governments, and investors are being called upon to cooperate. In […]
Lockheed launches missile production in Europe: a strategic turning point
Lockheed is ramping up production of PAC-3, HIMARS, and GMLRS missiles in Europe to meet growing military demand. Since the war in Ukraine, Lockheed Martin […]
Kratos’ Apollo and Athena drones: a modular solution for Europe
Kratos is developing the Apollo and Athena drones, modular aircraft designed to enhance the capabilities of third- and fourth-generation European fighter jets. A response to […]