The Eurofighter’s one million flight hours mask a greater challenge
Reaching the one million flight hour milestone confirms the Eurofighter’s maturity, but its true test begins with the LTE upgrades, the AESA radar, and electronic […]
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Brazilian Gripen: An Industrial Success, a Budgetary Challenge
The first Gripen E assembled in Brazil marks a major industrial milestone. But budgetary constraints could slow the program’s expansion. In summary On March 25, […]
L-39 Albatros: The Real Headache of Civilian Ejection Seats
On the civilian L-39 Albatros, ejection seats are a source of controversy. Between expensive pyrotechnic cartridges, deactivated seats, and the risk of human error, the […]
The Sahel is rearming its airspace without Western support and changing course
Niger and Burkina Faso are bolstering their air capabilities with Turkish and Russian support, including drones, border surveillance, and assertions of sovereignty. In summary Niger […]
The 330-J-20 milestone shows that China is moving to a new scale
The J-20 fleet in China has surpassed 330 aircraft. Production of the J-20A and J-20S is accelerating, while pressure mounts on the United States, Japan, […]
The NGAD’s Role Shifts Amid the Rise of CCA Drones
The U.S. Air Force is redefining the balance between the NGAD and CCA drones. The future of U.S. air combat will rely on a hybrid, […]
China is preparing a wall of drones to wear down Taiwan
Beijing is deploying more than 200 J-6 jets converted into drones facing Taiwan. Behind these aging jets lies a brutal strategy: to overwhelm and wear […]
The Rafale F5 Takes Center Stage Over the SCAF in France’s Strategy
Faced with setbacks in the SCAF program, France is accelerating development of the Rafale F5 and its combat drone. This industrial decision is redefining European […]
China is ramping up production of its J-20 and J-35 stealth fighters
Beijing is ramping up production of the J-20 and launching the J-35A. An industrial and military strategy that could upend the global balance of air […]
The USAF’s 2026 budget favors drones and the B-21
The USAF’s 2026 budget reduces the F-35A order and prioritizes combat drones, the B-21 Raider, and the F-47. A deliberate shift. In summary The US […]