The secret rules that shaped Skunk Works innovation
Kelly Johnson defined 14 rules that enabled Skunk Works to create the world’s most secret aircraft. A modern guide to management and rapid innovation. In […]
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The Ukraine-France letter of intent for 100 Rafale fighter jets: promise or smoke and mirrors?
Ukraine and France sign a letter of intent for 100 Rafale fighter jets: a strategic agreement fraught with financial, industrial, and geopolitical doubts. Summary On […]
When Germany wants a SCAF without Dassault
The German Airbus works council revives the idea of an FCAS without Dassault, against a backdrop of governance and leadership conflict over the New Generation […]
The Pentagon launches a secret “Amazon” for drones
The Pentagon is creating a counter-UAS marketplace to quickly equip US bases and agencies in response to the rise in drone incursions. Summary The Pentagon […]
The F-35 and spatial disorientation—a look back at the 2019 crash
In 2019, a Japanese F-35A crashed into the sea during a training flight. Detailed analysis of the pilot’s spatial disorientation and technological limitations. Summary On […]
F-22 or Su-57? The comparison that ends the aerial debate
Technical and military comparison of the F-22 Raptor and the Sukhoi Su-57: performance, avionics, weaponry, stealth. Summary The American F-22 Raptor and the Russian Sukhoi […]
The logistical challenges of rapidly deploying fighter squadrons to distant theaters of operation
Rapidly deploying a fighter squadron thousands of miles away remains a colossal logistical challenge. A look back at the methods, shortcomings, and innovations of the […]
Chinese fighter jet threatens Australian P-8 and rattles Canberra
A People’s Liberation Army Air Force SU-35 fighter jet dropped flares near an Australian patrol aircraft in the South China Sea: why did it do […]
Moscow strengthens its army with a powerful drone force
Russia creates a new military branch dedicated to drones: what is the rationale, how is it organized, and what impact will it have on the […]
Is France lagging behind in military drones and AI
Has France fallen behind in military drones and embedded AI? A statistical analysis of programs, budgets, manufacturers, successes, and dead ends. In summary France has […]