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3 March 2025

US strategy: a shift from Europe and the Middle East to Asia

Published by admin at 3 March 2025

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US strategy: a shift from Europe and the Middle East to Asia

The United States is reorienting its foreign policy, disengaging from Europe and the Middle East to focus its efforts on Asia, in the face of China’s rise to power. Under President Donald Trump, the United States has begun a gradual withdrawal from the European and Middle Eastern regions, calling on its allies […]

3 March 2025

The US Air Force unveils the Skyraider II, a versatile light attack aircraft

Published by admin at 3 March 2025

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The US Air Force unveils the Skyraider II, a versatile light attack aircraft

The US Air Force introduces the Skyraider II, a light attack aircraft derived from the AT-802U, designed for special operations with close air support and armed reconnaissance capabilities. The US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) recently introduced the OA-1K Skyraider II, a light attack aircraft developed from the Air Tractor AT-802U. […]

13 January 2025

NGAD: Towards a major transformation of US air strategy

Published by admin at 13 January 2025

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NGAD: Towards a major transformation of US air strategy

The NGAD program, a cornerstone of US air strategy, faces major financial and strategic challenges under the Trump administration. The Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program aims to develop a sixth-generation aircraft to replace the F-22 Raptor. Planned to strengthen the US Air Force’s capabilities in the face of emerging threats, particularly […]

9 December 2024

F-14 superiority in the 1981 Gulf of Syria incident

Published by admin at 9 December 2024

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F-14 superiority in the 1981 Gulf of Syrte incident

In 1981, the Gulf of Syrte incident highlighted the superiority of the F-14 Tomcat over the Libyan Su-22, affirming the air power of the US Navy. On August 19, 1981, the Gulf of Sirte, off the coast of Libya, was the scene of a significant air confrontation between the USA and Libya. […]

8 October 2024

The best American fighter from 1980 to 1990

Published by admin at 8 October 2024

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Aviation

The best American fighter jet from 1980 to 1990

Find out which American fighter jet from the 1980s to the 1990s made its mark on military aviation with its performance and operational impact. The 1980s and 1990s saw the rise of the American military jet fighter. The United States developed several high-performance fighter models to ensure air superiority in the face […]

2 October 2024

Published by admin at 2 October 2024

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Military

China is ready for war, but what about the USA?

The US defense industry is struggling to keep pace with the rise of China’s military power. Analysis of the industrial stakes and key figures. China’s rise to military power is undeniable. Although the Chinese economy has its weaknesses, its defense sector is growing rapidly, with massive investment in the production of ships, […]

26 September 2024

Published by admin at 26 September 2024

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Military

What agreements accompany sales of US combat aircraft?

Discover the strategic and financial quid pro quos negotiated between the United States and countries purchasing American combat aircraft. Sales of U.S. combat aircraft are not limited to a simple financial exchange. Buyers, often U.S. allies, benefit from logistical support agreements, technology transfers and strategic geopolitical alliances. In return, they undertake to […]

6 September 2024

Published by admin at 6 September 2024

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Technology

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 […]

18 June 2024

Published by admin at 18 June 2024

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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 […]