Daily Archives: Mar 18, 2026
9 Strategic Factors Behind Colombia’s Gripen Fighter Deal
Colombia's decision to skip the U.S.-made F-16s in favor of Sweden's Gripen E/F fighters is more than a procurement choice; it is a geopolitical statement. In a region where for so long Washington has dominated high-end military sales, Bogotá's $3.6 billion deal with Saab signals a deliberate pivot in...
9 Strategic Flashpoints in the U.S.–Saudi F-35 Deal Revealed
"You don't just hand out America's most advanced stealth aircraft without a plan." That's the warning from one former Pentagon official, as President Donald Trump has approved the sale of F‑35 Lightning II fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. Announced ahead of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's high-profile visit to...
10 Ways Ukraine’s Drone War Crippled $7B in Russian Assets
Can a $500 drone really bring down a $10 million aircraft? That is precisely what this recent Ukrainian campaign has shown how, in modern war, cost and scale can be turned on their head to devastating effect. In 2025, Ukrainian ingenuity and precision reached deep inside Russian territory, dismantling...
