The F-4 Phantom II: The Fighter That Gave Up the Gun
Designed to fight with missiles, the F-4 Phantom II discovered in Vietnam that dogfighting had not disappeared—a mistake that brought the gun back on board. […]
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China Makes AI the Brain of Its Military Aviation
From strike planning to stealth drones, Beijing is integrating AI into its military aviation without having yet reached full autonomy. Summary China is not developing […]
Canada Prepares Its Arctic Bases for the Arrival of the F-35A
Canada is preparing Cold Lake and its northern bases for the F-35A to modernize NORAD, facing a major challenge: supporting the fighter in the Arctic. […]
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 […]
Moscow Strengthens the Su-57 with Next-Generation Propulsion
Moscow accelerates Su-57 production while its next-generation engine promises more thrust, extended range, and enhanced supercruise capabilities. In summary Russia is clearly accelerating the development […]
China Entrusts Large-Scale Airstrikes to AI
The PLAAF reveals an AI system capable of coordinating over 100 aerial units, a major advancement that remains dependent on data and networks. In Summary […]
US Air Force Flies an F-16 Under AI Control
A modified F-16 flew under the control of an artificial intelligence agent. VENOM is preparing the US Air Force’s future CCA combat drones. In Summary […]
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 […]
The KAAN P1 Begins Taxi Tests Ahead of an Expected First Flight in Late 2026
The P1 prototype of the KAAN starts taxi tests. Turkey prepares its first stealth fighter, its system integration, and its exports. Summary On July 31, […]
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 […]