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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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Infos

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 […]

7 May 2024

Published by admin at 7 May 2024

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Military

Germany to assemble F-35s in the USA rather than Europe

Germany has chosen to assemble its F-35s in the USA rather than Europe, favoring Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth site. In May 2026, Germany will begin receiving its new F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, produced by Lockheed Martin. Contrary to expectations, the Luftwaffe has opted for assembly in the USA rather than Europe, […]

25 September 2023

Published by admin at 25 September 2023

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Military

Vietnam and the USA: historic F-16 military partnership in sight

The Biden administration is in talks with Vietnam over what could be the biggest arms transfer between these former Cold War adversaries. At the heart of the discussions is the sale of a fleet of American F-16 fighter jets, a move that comes against a backdrop of growing tensions with Beijing. History […]

21 September 2023

Published by admin at 21 September 2023

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Military

New US sanctions against Iran’s UAV supply chain

The US administration has announced additional financial sanctions against the global supply chain for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) manufactured in Iran, also affecting entities in China, Russia and Turkey. This decision is aimed at hindering the production of UAVs by the Iranian company HESA, which are used in various conflicts in the […]