20 November 2024

The daily life of a fighter squadron in France, USA, China and Russia

Discover the daily life of fighter squadrons in France, USA, China and Russia: training, logistics, pilots’ lives, technical challenges. The daily life of a fighter squadron is marked by intensive training, rigorous logistics and constant mission preparation. In France, the USA, China and Russia, pilots and their teams are involved in complex […]
28 October 2024

France steps up military support for Ukraine

France backs Ukraine against Russia, promising Mirage 2000, troop training and support for a “victory” plan. France has renewed its military support for Ukraine, stepping up troop training and equipment deliveries. With the Kyiv “victory plan”, French diplomacy supports a negotiated end to the conflict. In addition to training a brigade, France […]
28 October 2024

Boeing discontinues Starliner and other space programs

Faced with financial losses, Boeing is considering selling its space division, including the Starliner program, to refocus its activities. Boeing is going through a major financial crisis, exacerbated by delays and cost overruns in its space and defense programs. The Starliner program, designed to transport astronauts to the ISS, has suffered numerous […]
21 October 2024

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works expands in the Netherlands

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and the Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre collaborate for advanced technological solutions in aerospace defense. Lockheed Martin Skunk Works®, renowned for its innovations in the aerospace sector, has signed a collaboration agreement with the Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR). This partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), aims […]
21 October 2024

France excludes Rafale jets from its military aid to Ukraine

France has excluded the Rafale jets from its military aid package to Ukraine, citing strategic and production constraints, while opting to provide Mirage 2000-5 aircraft instead. France has ruled out sending Rafale jets as part of its latest military aid package to Ukraine, despite discussions on the possibility. Strategic and industrial constraints […]
2 October 2024

The limited impact of Russian disinformation

Technical analysis of Russian disinformation operations, including the Doppelganger project, and their real effects on Western societies. Russia has stepped up its disinformation operations with projects such as Doppelganger, aimed at manipulating public opinion in Western countries such as the USA, Germany and France. Although these campaigns have generated extensive media coverage, […]
12 September 2024

Ukraine shoots down a Russian SU-30 over the Black Sea

A Russian Su-30, with an estimated value of $50 million, was shot down by Ukraine over the Black Sea during an operation in September 2024. On 12 September 2024, Ukraine claimed responsibility for the destruction of a Russian Su-30SM, a multi-purpose fighter aircraft valued at $50 million (approximately €47 million). The aircraft […]
24 August 2024

Sabotage confirmed at Norwegian air base

Norway confirms an act of sabotage at a strategic air base, heightening fears of a hybrid war in Europe, possibly linked to Russia. An act of sabotage was recently confirmed at Evenes air base in Norway, a key site for the defence of NATO’s northern flank. This incident echoes other similar events […]
18 June 2024

USA to buy more fighter jets

The US Congress plans to allocate an additional $1 billion for the purchase and modernisation of 44 F-35 aircraft for the US Air Force in 2025. In brief The US Congress has decided to allocate an additional $1 billion to the US Air Force for the purchase and modernisation of its fleet […]