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 […]
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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, […]
Russian hypersonic technology: an industrial gamble against Ukraine
Drones, hypersonic missiles, and defense saturation: Russia is deploying a combined strike doctrine designed to circumvent Western air defenses. Summary Since 2022, Russia has gradually […]
R-37M on MiG-31BM: the end of no-fly zones
Discover how the MiG-31BM and R-37M duo is redefining air combat. This extreme-range hypersonic missile threatens support aircraft, rendering traditional no-fly zones obsolete. In summary […]
CAATSA: the strategic Achilles heel of Algerian defense
Russian arms purchases, pressure from Congress, and Pentagon calculations: Algeria is walking a tightrope under the threat of CAATSA. Summary Algeria finds itself at the […]