US F-35s delivered without radar, symptomatic of a program under strain
The new US F-35s are being delivered without AN/APG-85 radar, with ballast as a replacement, revealing the industrial and technological limitations of the program. Summary […]
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Franken-Flanker: how Ukraine is reinventing the Soviet Su-27
How Ukraine is transforming its Su-27s into Western weapons platforms: tablets, adapted pylons, JDAM-ER, HARM, and electronic warfare against the S-400. In summary Ukraine is […]
Grumman X-29: when anisotropy saved the inverted wing
How the X-29 overcame structural divergence thanks to anisotropic composites and aeroelastic tailoring, paving the way for modern aerodynamics. In summary The Grumman X-29 was […]
F-35 surpasses 1,000 deliveries
The F-35 Lightning II program has reached a major milestone with more than 1,000 aircraft delivered worldwide. Singapore is preparing to receive its first units, […]
J-20A: WS-15 engine propels China toward networked combat aviation
China’s J-20A enters advanced testing with the WS-15. Engine, performance, supercruise, and “loyal wingman” drone command explained. Summary Recent tests of the J-20A, a modernized […]
The Pentagon launches a billion-dollar competition for low-cost attack drones
The US Department of Defense selects 25 companies to mass-produce low-cost disposable drones, a revolution in modern warfare inspired by the conflict in Ukraine. In […]
Replacement of the T-45: the Navy removes a key landing exercise
The Navy wants to replace the T-45, but without aircraft carrier-style touch-and-go landing exercises. Why this choice changes training, costs, and risks. Summary In early […]
Mastery of darkness as a pillar of military superiority
Technological advantage at night now determines the outcome of modern conflicts by offering decisive tactical and strategic impunity. In summary The ability to operate at […]
Russian nuclear robotics scales up for strategic autonomy
Russia is accelerating the deployment of autonomous robots in its nuclear industry to reduce costs and secure its global industrial technological sovereignty. In summary The […]
Block 4 of the F-35, the software nightmare that is blocking deliveries
TR-3 delays, aircraft delivered without combat capability, skyrocketing costs: an investigation into Block 4 of the F-35 and what customers are losing. In summary The […]