Air force

Balancing Stealth and Sovereignty: The RCAF’s Potential Gripen-F-35 Hybrid Strategy

Balancing Stealth and Sovereignty: The RCAF’s Potential Gripen-F-35 Hybrid Strategy

The Royal Canadian Air Force stands at a pivotal crossroads in its modernization journey. As geopolitical tensions rise, particularly with strained relations involving the United…

11. 06. 2026
End of an Ambitious Dream: FCAS Cancelled. What Comes Next for European Air Power?

End of an Ambitious Dream: FCAS Cancelled. What Comes Next for European Air Power?

The Future Combat Air System (FCAS), once heralded as the cornerstone of European defence sovereignty and a symbol of Franco-German cooperation, has officially been cancelled…

10. 06. 2026
Helicopters Rise as Drone Hunters: France’s Tigre Leads the Charge in Modern Air Defense

Helicopters Rise as Drone Hunters: France’s Tigre Leads the Charge in Modern Air Defense

In the evolving landscape of modern warfare, where low-cost unmanned aerial vehicles increasingly challenge expensive traditional air defenses, attack helicopters are proving their worth…

05. 06. 2026
Applying Lessons from the Ongoing Middle East Conflict to Central European Air Defense Systems

Applying Lessons from the Ongoing Middle East Conflict to Central European Air Defense Systems

Since February 28, 2026, Israel has been operating in the most complex air and missile environment in its history. In the first strike alone, more than 200 fighter aircraft flew over…

22. 05. 2026
RAF Eurofighter Typhoons Gain Rapid Low-Cost Anti-Drone Capability with Laser-Guided APKWS Rockets

RAF Eurofighter Typhoons Gain Rapid Low-Cost Anti-Drone Capability with Laser-Guided APKWS Rockets

The Royal Air Force has taken a significant step in enhancing its operational flexibility against the growing threat of unmanned aerial systems by integrating the Advanced…

21. 05. 2026
USAF Accelerates Collaborative Combat Aircraft Procurement

USAF Accelerates Collaborative Combat Aircraft Procurement

The United States Air Force is embarking on one of the most transformative initiatives in modern aerial warfare with its plan to procure more than 150 Collaborative Combat…

12. 05. 2026
Ukraine Unveils Trailer-Mounted STASH Air Defense During Record Russian Aerial Assault

Ukraine Unveils Trailer-Mounted STASH Air Defense During Record Russian Aerial Assault

In the early hours of May 1, 2026, as waves of Russian Shahed drones darkened the skies over western Ukraine, a previously unknown surface-to-air missile system made its dramatic…

09. 05. 2026
Adir’s Proven Might: Why Israel is Doubling Its F-35 Fleet Amid Regional Threats

Adir’s Proven Might: Why Israel is Doubling Its F-35 Fleet Amid Regional Threats

In a decisive move that underscores Israel’s commitment to maintaining unchallenged aerial dominance in an increasingly volatile Middle East, the Israeli government has approved the…

07. 05. 2026
The End of an Era: The U.S. Air Force’s Dragon Lady Prepares for Retirement

The End of an Era: The U.S. Air Force’s Dragon Lady Prepares for Retirement

For more than seven decades, the Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady has embodied the pinnacle of American aerial reconnaissance, a spindly, high-flying sentinel that has peered into the world’s…

29. 04. 2026
Attack Helicopters’ Twilight? Japan’s Bold Shift and the Global Future of Manned vs. Unmanned Warfare

Attack Helicopters’ Twilight? Japan’s Bold Shift and the Global Future of Manned vs. Unmanned Warfare

Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) is embarking on a significant transformation in its aviation capabilities, phasing out its fleet of manned attack and observation…

16. 04. 2026
From Aging CF-18 Hornets to Future Tempest: Why Canada Is Exploring GCAP Amid Fighter Fleet Uncertainties

From Aging CF-18 Hornets to Future Tempest: Why Canada Is Exploring GCAP Amid Fighter Fleet Uncertainties

Canada’s reported pursuit of observer status in the Global Combat Air Programme, or GCAP, represents a significant development in the country’s defence posture as it…

11. 04. 2026
Rearming Without Stealth: Why Spain Rejected the F-35B and What Comes Next for Its Carrier Fleet

Rearming Without Stealth: Why Spain Rejected the F-35B and What Comes Next for Its Carrier Fleet

Spain’s naval aviation stands at a crossroads as the country navigates ambitious rearmament goals amid tight budgets, European strategic priorities, and the aging of its iconic AV-8B…

09. 04. 2026