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 […]
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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 […]
Saudi Typhoon: What Lies Behind the Price Agreement with BAE Systems
The BAE Systems-Riyadh agreement on the Typhoon sheds light on a long-standing military relationship, Saudi industrial transfers, and competition with the Rafale. In Summary The […]
F-47, F-15EX and CCA: How the USAF Is Recomposing Its Airpower
AIM-424 missile, F-15EX, F-47, and CCA drones: The USAF is assembling a distributed, autonomous force designed specifically for the Indo-Pacific theater. In Summary The U.S. […]
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. […]
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 […]