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 […]
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Ballistic missiles: America boosts THAAD production from 96 to 400 per year
From 96 to 400 THAAD interceptors per year: what the Lockheed-Pentagon agreement reveals about stockpiling, costs, and buyers. In summary The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin […]
Northrop wins MUX TACAIR and consolidates its hypersonic power
Northrop Grumman wins MUX TACAIR for the Marines and consolidates its power in SRM engines, key to US hypersonic defense. Summary Northrop Grumman has just […]
ITAR: the invisible weapon of the United States that locks down exports
ITAR regulates exports of American weapons and technology. It is a powerful lever for Washington, but sometimes a hindrance for allies, manufacturers, and resellers. In […]
US bases on their last legs: the Achilles heel of the USAF
A report submitted to Congress in 2025 warns of the critical state of US Air Force bases, particularly in the Indo-Pacific, where vital networks are […]
Have Blue: how a Soviet equation made America invisible
An overlooked Soviet scientific article, a secret American program, and the birth of stealth technology with Have Blue, the predecessor of the F-117. Summary One […]
Panama 1989: when the US Air Force crushed the regime
Air support, precision strikes, and tactical transport: a detailed analysis of the decisive role played by the US Air Force in Panama in 1989. Summary […]
Military deployment and oil: the crisis escalates in Caracas
Military deployments, oil blockades, and power rivalries: why the crisis surrounding Caracas is escalating and what Washington is really after. Summary For the past five […]
Without the United States, is the F-35 still viable?
If the United States reduces its commitment, what will become of the allied F-35 fleets? Dependence, political risks, and the absence of a real Plan […]
How the US Air Force wants to boost its wargames with AI
The US Air Force is relying on an AI-powered digital sandbox to launch war games 10,000 times faster and prepare for tomorrow’s conflicts. In summary […]