30 August 2024

Why Poland’s first F-35 is strategic for Europe

Find out how Poland’s first F-35, unveiled by Lockheed Martin, strengthens national security and NATO cooperation. On 28 August 2024, Lockheed Martin unveiled Poland’s first F-35 at a ceremony in Fort Worth, Texas. This stealth jet, the first of an order for 32 aircraft, symbolises Poland’s desire to modernise its defence in […]
26 August 2024

China’s A2/AD strategy

Detailed analysis of China’s A2/AD strategy, how it works, its military implications and its strategic impact in the Asia-Pacific. China’s A2/AD (Anti-Access/Area Denial) strategy aims to limit the ability of opposing forces to access and deny them use of strategic areas in the Asia-Pacific. By combining advanced coastal defence systems, ballistic missiles, […]
8 August 2024

IAI Kfir: reverse-engineering of the Mirage 5

The IAI Kfir, an Israeli fighter born of reverse-engineering of the Mirage 5, has left its mark on military aeronautics through its unique development. The IAI Kfir is a multi-role fighter developed by Israel from the French Mirage 5, following an arms embargo. Powered by a General Electric J79 engine, the aircraft […]
8 August 2024

UK launches production of Tempest fighter demonstrator

The UK is starting production of a fighter aircraft, the precursor to the Tempest fighter, incorporating cutting-edge technologies for 2035. The UK recently launched production of its first manned combat aircraft demonstrator in 40 years, in collaboration with industrial giants such as BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce. The demonstrator will be used to […]
17 July 2024

Italy invests 682 million euros to equip its F-35Bs

Italy is investing €682 million to equip its F-35Bs with JSM and Spear 3 missiles, aiming for full operational capability by 2030. The Italian government has submitted a request for parliamentary scrutiny to acquire the armaments required for the full operational capability (FOC) of the fifth-generation F-35B STOVL (short take-off and vertical […]
17 July 2024

Russia receives modernised MiG-31BMs

The Russian Aerospace Forces have received the first series of modernised MiG-31BMs, equipped with R-37 and R-77 missiles and Zaslon-M radar. The Russian Aerospace Forces have received the first series of modernised MiG-31BMs from the Sokol factory in Nizhny Novgorod. These aircraft, equipped with modern R-37 and R-77 air-to-air missiles and the […]
9 July 2024

North Korea’s military elite visit Russia

Analysis of the strategic implications of the first North Korean military delegation to Russia and the defence agreements between the two countries. For the first time, an elite North Korean military delegation, led by Kim Geum Chol, is visiting Russia. The visit follows the signing of a strategic partnership agreement between Vladimir […]
9 July 2024

How China hacked the UK Ministry of Defence

Find out the technical details and strategic implications of China’s alleged cyber attack on the UK Ministry of Defence. A sophisticated cyber attack targeted the UK Armed Forces payroll system, managed by SSCL, compromising the personal data of servicemen and women. China is suspected of being behind the attack, although Beijing denies […]
9 July 2024

Russia aims to launch 2,600 satellites into orbit by 2036

Russia aims to launch 2,600 satellites by 2036, but technological and economic challenges make this an ambitious target. Russia has announced its intention to put around 2,600 satellites into orbit by 2036, with a particular focus on the communications satellites of the Sfera project. This project aims to compete with the American […]