21 October 2024

France excludes Rafale jets from its military aid to Ukraine

France has excluded the Rafale jets from its military aid package to Ukraine, citing strategic and production constraints, while opting to provide Mirage 2000-5 aircraft instead. France has ruled out sending Rafale jets as part of its latest military aid package to Ukraine, despite discussions on the possibility. Strategic and industrial constraints […]
8 October 2024

The best American fighter jet from 1980 to 1990

Find out which American fighter jet from the 1980s to the 1990s made its mark on military aviation with its performance and operational impact. The 1980s and 1990s saw the rise of the American military jet fighter. The United States developed several high-performance fighter models to ensure air superiority in the face […]
5 October 2024

Peru modernizes its air force with a $3.5 billion fighter jet deal

Peru invests $3.5 billion to modernize its air force with 24 advanced fighter jets, addressing aging aircraft issues and enhancing national defense. Peru has launched a major modernization effort for its air force by acquiring 24 new fighter jets. The total cost of this upgrade amounts to $3.5 billion, aimed at replacing […]
1 October 2024

Ukrainian Mirage 2000-5F modified for air-to-ground capabilities

French Mirage 2000-5F fighters to be delivered to Ukraine will be modified to incorporate air-to-ground target destruction capabilities. In June 2023, France announced the delivery of Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets to Ukraine. These aircraft, designed for air-to-air missions, will be modified to acquire air-to-ground capability. These transformations will enable the Ukrainian Mirage […]
26 September 2024

Greece to modernize its air fleet with F-35s by 2028

Greece will receive its first F-35s in 2028, strengthening its position within NATO and modernizing its fleet with strategic acquisitions. Greece is set to receive its first F-35 fighter jets in 2028, as part of a vast program to modernize its air fleet. These fifth-generation aircraft, produced by Lockheed Martin, will considerably […]
26 September 2024

What agreements accompany sales of US combat aircraft?

Discover the strategic and financial quid pro quos negotiated between the United States and countries purchasing American combat aircraft. Sales of U.S. combat aircraft are not limited to a simple financial exchange. Buyers, often U.S. allies, benefit from logistical support agreements, technology transfers and strategic geopolitical alliances. In return, they undertake to […]
23 September 2024

F-35: too expensive for Morocco?

An analysis of the economic and strategic stakes involved in Morocco’s acquisition of the F-35, taking into account operating and maintenance costs. Morocco is considering acquiring F-35 fighter jets, known for their advanced capabilities but also for their high cost. While the diplomatic tensions between Rabat and Europe have been ironed out, […]
20 September 2024

Strategic planning to develop a combat aircraft

Analysis of the crucial stages in a country’s planning for the development of a combat aircraft: objectives, technologies, financing, cooperation. Planning the development of a combat aircraft is a complex and lengthy process, requiring a multidisciplinary, strategic and financial approach. For a government, this planning must take several factors into account: long-term […]
12 September 2024

Ukraine shoots down a Russian SU-30 over the Black Sea

A Russian Su-30, with an estimated value of $50 million, was shot down by Ukraine over the Black Sea during an operation in September 2024. On 12 September 2024, Ukraine claimed responsibility for the destruction of a Russian Su-30SM, a multi-purpose fighter aircraft valued at $50 million (approximately €47 million). The aircraft […]