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 […]
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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 […]
How the MiG-23 corrected the flaws of the Soviet MiG-21
MiG-23: historical and military analysis of a Soviet variable-geometry fighter, from its design to its operational record and its limitations in combat. The MiG-23 occupies […]
MiG-31 and total look-down: the radar feat that surprised NATO
With its Zaslon radar, the MiG-31 learned to “see” above the ground and isolate cruise missiles. A feat from the 1980s. In summary At the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Geran-5 crosses the threshold of low-cost cruise missiles
Russia deploys a kamikaze drone with a speed of 600 km/h and a range of 1,000 km—the Geran-5—which redefines drone warfare in Ukraine On January […]
Rostec operates “24/7”: Su-34, Su-35, and glide bombs en masse
Rostec claims accelerated production of Su-34 and Su-35 aircraft. Behind the slogan “24/7,” the key weapon remains the guided glide bomb and its effects in […]
Russia and China test their military influence in Africa
Russian-Chinese naval and air exercises in South Africa: show of force, choice of resources deployed, and geopolitical impact on the continent. Summary In January 2026, […]