China Rapidly Evolves Its J-36 6th-Generation Stealth Fighter
New flight tests of the J-36 reveal a extensively redesigned Chinese 6th-generation fighter engineered for stealth, extended range, and networked combat. In Summary New footage […]
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Germany’s First F-35A Deepens Berlin’s Anchor to the United States
Germany’s first F-35A arrives following the collapse of the FCAS fighter project, strengthening Berlin’s military and industrial integration with the United States. In Summary Germany […]
Why the Rafale Remains Competitive Against the F-35 on the Export Market
Facing the F-35 and Russian fighters, the Rafale is winning contracts thanks to its capabilities, support, and a highly sought-after strategic autonomy. Summary The export […]
China: The J-10C and KJ-500 Impose Network-Centric Warfare
With the J-10C, J-16, KJ-500, and PL-15, China is building a network-centric aerial combat system where the sensor now matters as much as the fighter […]
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 […]
Russia: The Su-57 Becomes a Drone Carrier and Targets Exports
At El Alamein, Russia presents the Su-57E with S-71 drones and prepares the Su-57D to command the Okhotnik and swarms. In Summary At the El […]
South Korea Is Already Preparing the Successor to the KF-21 Boramae
Seoul launches a 14-month study to define its future 6th-generation fighter, featuring advanced stealth, AI, and collaborative combat drones. In Summary South Korea does not […]
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. […]
Finland Assembles Its First F135 Engine for Its F-35As
Patria completes assembly of Finland’s first F135 engine for the F-35A, a key industrial milestone for Helsinki and the resilience of NATO’s northern flank. In […]
Alan Pollock: The Hunter pilot who flew under Tower Bridge in 1968
On April 5, 1968, Alan Pollock diverted his Hawker Hunter toward London and flew under Tower Bridge. Here is the technical account of an act […]