24 August 2024

What is collective agility in war strategy?

Analysis of collective agility in military formations, a key Air Force strategy, optimised by AI and multi-domain connectivity. The US Air Force is focusing on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into military operations to enhance collective agility. This concept aims to improve the responsiveness and coordination of forces through connected platforms and multi-domain […]
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 […]
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 […]
17 July 2024

Saab JAS 39 Gripen E: Thailand’s new air defence asset

The Saab JAS 39 Gripen E will replace the Royal Thai Air Force’s F-16A/B aircraft, marking a turning point in Thailand’s air defence. The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has selected the Saab JAS 39 Gripen E to replace its ageing fleet of F-16A/B aircraft. The choice of Gripen over Lockheed Martin’s […]
17 July 2024

Northrop Grumman and DARPA introduce the XRQ-73 SHEPARD stealth UAV

Northrop Grumman and DARPA introduce the XRQ-73 SHEPARD, a hybrid stealth UAV designed for new U.S. Department of Defense missions. Northrop Grumman Corporation recently unveiled the XRQ-73 SHEPARD, a hybrid stealth UAV developed for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Weighing approximately 567 kg, this UAV combines hybrid electric architecture with […]
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 […]