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- 1Russia's Air Power Struggles in Ukraine War●The Plight of Russia’s Air Power in the Ukraine War: Drone-Driven Innovations and Transformation of Traditional Air Force
A new analysis from the French Institute for International Relations examines how Russia's air force has underperformed in the Ukraine war, with cheap drones and air defences forcing a transformation of traditional air power doctrine. The report argues drone-driven innovation is reshaping how militaries think about aviation, and that the lessons from Ukraine will influence air forces well beyond the region.
- 2Air France video shows Pope's flight escorted by Rafale jets●Superb video published by Air France of the Pope's flight between Lourdes and Metz, escorted by two Rafale jets from the
Air France has released footage of the Pope's flight between Lourdes and Metz, accompanied by two Rafale fighter jets from the French Air Force. The unusual escort over French airspace accompanied the papal journey, and the clip has drawn wide attention and praise as an exceptional tribute.