China Tests Two 6th-Generation Fighters Against NGAD
China is testing two 6th-generation fighters, developed by Chengdu and Shenyang, along with associated drones, to counter the future American F-47. Summary China appears to […]
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The F-22 Becomes the Flying Laboratory for Autonomous Combat Drones
The USAF is accelerating its autonomous combat drones to create affordable mass against China, with the F-22 serving as the first pack leader. In Summary […]
Can the Gripen Become South America’s Favorite Fighter?
Following Colombia, Saab is targeting Peru with the Gripen E/F. Cost, technology, offsets, and Brazilian production are reshaping the South American market. Summary The Saab […]
F-47: The American Fighter Designed to Command 1,000 Drones
The US Air Force is accelerating Boeing’s F-47, a NGAD fighter engineered for stealth, supercruise, and CCA drones to counter China. Summary The F-47 is […]
The Sacrificed Su-75: Moscow Stakes Everything on Drones
Russia is effectively putting the Su-75 Checkmate on hold, concentrating its resources on the Su-57, drones, and the defense of Moscow. Executive Summary The Su-75 […]
The Ukrainian raid that exposes Russian air defense vulnerabilities
The Ukrainian strike on Shagol exposes Russian Su-57s and Su-34s, reveals the range of Kyiv’s drones, and undermines Moscow’s military narrative. In summary The Ukrainian […]
How the MiG-15 Changed Aerial Warfare in Korea
Designed to intercept American bombers, the MiG-15 altered the course of the air war in Korea before being overtaken by its own limitations. In Summary […]
With the J-35AE, China Aims to Sell Its First Stealth Fighter
Beijing unveils the J-35AE, its export stealth fighter, with Pakistan in its sights and a direct message to the United States. In early May 2026, […]
Is the Chinese J-20 Flying Too High for Its Own Engines?
The WS-15 is intended to give the J-20 supercruise capability, but Chinese propulsion remains faced with the challenges of high altitudes and high temperatures. Executive […]
The MiG-31: An Old Soviet Fighter Turned Hypersonic Launcher
The MiG-31K provides the Kinzhal missile with speed, altitude, and range. An old Soviet interceptor has become a Russian strategic tool. In Summary The MiG-31 […]