16 September 2024

Why Russia conducts hostile military overflights

Analysis of the strategic reasons behind Russian military overflights of the USA, Alaska and Europe, and their potential risks. There are complex reasons for Russian military overflights over countries such as the United States, Alaska and Northern Europe. They are linked to strategic considerations, including surveillance, show of force and response to […]
16 September 2024

Why wars are good for business

Wars stimulate the arms industry, boosting sales of weapons, tanks and aircraft and strengthening the strategic position of the main arms suppliers. Wars have a direct impact on the increase in sales of weapons, munitions and military equipment. They create an immediate demand for these products, stimulating the economies of producing countries […]
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 […]
12 September 2024

Modernising the F-22 Raptor

The F-22 Raptor is undergoing modernisation, with upgrades to its engine, weapons and sensors to ensure it remains competitive until 2040. Modernising the F-22 Raptor has become a priority for the US Air Force following the slowdown in the development of sixth-generation fighters. The F-22 life extension programme includes improvements to the […]
12 September 2024

Types of military drones used by the US military

American military drones are classified into 5 groups, according to their size, weight and functions. Find out more about their technical characteristics and uses. The military drones used by the US military are classified into five groups, defined by their weight, range and maximum altitude. These groups range from small, portable drones […]
9 September 2024

Understanding Russian GRU Unit 29155 and its strategic role

Unit 29155 of the Russian GRU carries out clandestine operations in Europe. Find out about its role in hybrid warfare and its international repercussions. Unit 29155 is a secret unit of the GRU, the Russian military intelligence service, specialising in destabilisation operations abroad. It has been identified as being behind targeted assassinations, […]
9 September 2024

Why armies need to invest in hypersonic weapons

Hypersonic weapons are revolutionising conventional warfare. Discover their strategic and military impact through a detailed technical analysis. Hypersonic weapons are missiles capable of flying at more than Mach 5 (approximately 6,174 km/h), or five times the speed of sound. These technologies offer significant advantages in modern warfare, in particular because of their […]
6 September 2024

CIA technology: the origins and innovations of DS&T

Discover the history of the CIA’s DS&T and its technical innovations, from intelligence gathering to the creation of cutting-edge technologies. The CIA’s Directorate of Science and Technology (DS&T) has played a crucial role in the development of intelligence technology since its creation in 1963. From satellite data collection with the CORONA programme […]
6 September 2024

The best-performing UAVs at altitude

Technical analysis of the UAVs that perform best at altitude. Explanations of capabilities, technologies and market implications. UAVs, or unmanned aerial vehicles, capable of flying at high altitudes are crucial platforms for surveillance, reconnaissance and communication in complex environments. Among the most altitude-capable UAVs are the Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk, the […]