Life consists of Air Power and Aircraft. Founder: Military Aviation History.https://bsky.app/profile/milavhis.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/milavhis.bsky.social/post/3mtnqyamhec2h🇩🇪🚨 My commentary on why "affordable mass" is an unrealistic approach to CCAs is now available in German via Hardpunkt. https://www.hartpunkt.de/erschwingliche-masse-ist-unrealistisch-neukonzeption-und-realisierung-von-masse-mit-collaborative-combat-aircraft/ [contains quote post or other embedded content]22 Aug 2026 07:31 +0000at://did:plc:ucup2jmsnmcfrebqwroyn7in/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtnqyamhec2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/milavhis.bsky.social/post/3mtm6xnnmmc2o📖🚨CCAs are often mentioned in tandem with "affordable mass" - an unrealistic expectation as I explain below.👇 https://www.calibredefence.co.uk/affordable-mass-cca-myth-european-air-forces/21 Aug 2026 16:35 +0000at://did:plc:ucup2jmsnmcfrebqwroyn7in/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtm6xnnmmc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/milavhis.bsky.social/post/3mt2hqxrzp22kA must watch 👇 @justinpykehistory.bsky.social worked incredibly hard on this and it has become fascinating account of how and why one of the first bombings of a city transpired, touching upon politics, service culture, air power and the personal aspirations of those involved. [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 Aug 2026 15:25 +0000at://did:plc:ucup2jmsnmcfrebqwroyn7in/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2hqxrzp22khttps://bsky.app/profile/milavhis.bsky.social/post/3msqmone5k227Home Guard, the German way.10 Aug 2026 17:26 +0000at://did:plc:ucup2jmsnmcfrebqwroyn7in/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqmone5k227https://bsky.app/profile/milavhis.bsky.social/post/3msj3octcss2oMy video debut for @rusi.bsky.social with a few thoughts on the current CCA hype [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Aug 2026 17:33 +0000at://did:plc:ucup2jmsnmcfrebqwroyn7in/app.bsky.feed.post/3msj3octcss2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/milavhis.bsky.social/post/3mqhavm4ugs2bYou can take the gun out of the helicopter… …but you can’t take the helicopter out of the gun. [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Jul 2026 13:11 +0000at://did:plc:ucup2jmsnmcfrebqwroyn7in/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqhavm4ugs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/milavhis.bsky.social/post/3mpg3fmikn22ySummarises, albeit in a dramatic fashion, my thoughts on AI in education. Those universities increasingly submitting AI are doing a disservice to their students. [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Jun 2026 08:35 +0000at://did:plc:ucup2jmsnmcfrebqwroyn7in/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpg3fmikn22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/milavhis.bsky.social/post/3mnsbsyoqkc2qI am not saying that the worst part of the FCAS breakup is the ai-generated slop from professional Linkedin-ers we will see over the next few days… …but I am also not not saying it.08 Jun 2026 18:11 +0000at://did:plc:ucup2jmsnmcfrebqwroyn7in/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnsbsyoqkc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/milavhis.bsky.social/post/3mnsa24bmws2lWith news that the 6th Gen Franco-German fighter in FCAS has come to an end, how realistic are Germany’s alternatives? I explored this recently w/ Linus Terhorst at @rusi.bsky.social https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/commentary/fcas-france-and-germanys-fight-future-fighter08 Jun 2026 17:40 +0000at://did:plc:ucup2jmsnmcfrebqwroyn7in/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnsa24bmws2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/milavhis.bsky.social/post/3mks3vfr6ls2sTogether with my colleague Dr Linus Terhorst I take a closer look at the inception of FCAS, the dynamics that appear to underpin the troubled political-industrial relationship, and the strategic alternatives for Germany. [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 May 2026 12:10 +0000at://did:plc:ucup2jmsnmcfrebqwroyn7in/app.bsky.feed.post/3mks3vfr6ls2shttps://bsky.app/profile/milavhis.bsky.social/post/3mj5dtww5r22uUCAVs/CCAs demonstrate promise but imagination must be tempered by operational analysis. In this short piece, I argue uncrewed systems should presently not be pursued as an immediate substitute for crewed fighters but developed as core combat air enablers. https://www.calibredefence.co.uk/luftwaffe-ccas-the-emerging-art-of-the-possible/10 Apr 2026 12:41 +0000at://did:plc:ucup2jmsnmcfrebqwroyn7in/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5dtww5r22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/milavhis.bsky.social/post/3mhya2gq6hc2fI imagine the data in my new documentary could surprise a few people. Opportunity cost of long-range fires versus traditional airpower in the context of WW2.👇 [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Mar 2026 18:25 +0000at://did:plc:ucup2jmsnmcfrebqwroyn7in/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhya2gq6hc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/milavhis.bsky.social/post/3mhixkmjwss2dNo background info if this was an ambush at known helicopter route or chance event. Window of opportunity is tiny even with proper positioning. External fuel tank seen mounted on left pylon: likely contributed to the Ka-52 fate. Impressive reaction times + control by FPV operator. [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Mar 2026 16:43 +0000at://did:plc:ucup2jmsnmcfrebqwroyn7in/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhixkmjwss2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/milavhis.bsky.social/post/3mbk235kajc2uBefore this even started, there was no questioning of US military overmatch vs Venezuela. Details on resistance, US suppression of defences & helicopter operation would be interesting nevertheless. Permits evaluation of how indicative this was of US capabilities & its signalling value. [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Jan 2026 18:29 +0000at://did:plc:ucup2jmsnmcfrebqwroyn7in/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbk235kajc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/milavhis.bsky.social/post/3mbj76zoabk2kFootage from helicopters over Venezuela show what appear to be CH-47 Chinooks and MH-60 Black Hawks. Given available pictures, shapes are overall consistent with versions also flown by special operations units.03 Jan 2026 10:28 +0000at://did:plc:ucup2jmsnmcfrebqwroyn7in/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbj76zoabk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/milavhis.bsky.social/post/3mbdzzdd5lc27There simply is no other choice [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Jan 2026 09:12 +0000at://did:plc:ucup2jmsnmcfrebqwroyn7in/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbdzzdd5lc27https://bsky.app/profile/milavhis.bsky.social/post/3mb7uar2rds24After some delay, it is now confirmed that the decision whether to continue 🇫🇷🇩🇪FCAS or not is delayed. “Contrary to the original plan, a final decision on the continuation of the FCAS project has not yet been made at the end of the year.” https://www.hartpunkt.de/entscheidung-zum-weiteren-vorgehen-bei-fcas-auf-unbestimmte-zeit-verschoben/30 Dec 2025 17:18 +0000at://did:plc:ucup2jmsnmcfrebqwroyn7in/app.bsky.feed.post/3mb7uar2rds24https://bsky.app/profile/milavhis.bsky.social/post/3maivxbiips25Happening today 👇 [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 Dec 2025 14:18 +0000at://did:plc:ucup2jmsnmcfrebqwroyn7in/app.bsky.feed.post/3maivxbiips25https://bsky.app/profile/milavhis.bsky.social/post/3m7nogrcxsc2dIGMetall (🇩🇪 largest Union) announced they no longer trust/are willing to work with Dassault. Demand two separate NGFs. Given the intricacies of 🇩🇪 industry, IGMetall has significant linkages with companies. A soft launch for the a decision coming soon? https://www.hartpunkt.de/fcas-ig-metall-bricht-mit-dassault-und-will-zwei-kampfjets/10 Dec 2025 18:21 +0000at://did:plc:ucup2jmsnmcfrebqwroyn7in/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7nogrcxsc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/milavhis.bsky.social/post/3m6pi2lhc422rThat’s Sunday 1800/1900 UK/Continental Europe for those living in the civilised world and not…you know….Canada [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 Nov 2025 18:07 +0000at://did:plc:ucup2jmsnmcfrebqwroyn7in/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6pi2lhc422rhttps://bsky.app/profile/milavhis.bsky.social/post/3lylb23glqs26Mistake or Calculated Risk? Why Japan Did Not Build Strategic Bombers during World War 2 - Join a fascinating chat w/ @justinpykehistory.bsky.social on why Japan went hot & cold on long-range strategic bombers. youtu.be/nstaj1mHFHU https://youtu.be/nstaj1mHFHU11 Sep 2025 17:20 +0000at://did:plc:ucup2jmsnmcfrebqwroyn7in/app.bsky.feed.post/3lylb23glqs26https://bsky.app/profile/milavhis.bsky.social/post/3lxie4kyku22w [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 Aug 2025 20:12 +0000at://did:plc:ucup2jmsnmcfrebqwroyn7in/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxie4kyku22whttps://bsky.app/profile/milavhis.bsky.social/post/3lwz2g5mxos23Great to speak to NatGeo and bring my history airpower ramblings to the mainstream. Release 2026 alongside an excellent cast of experts.22 Aug 2025 18:08 +0000at://did:plc:ucup2jmsnmcfrebqwroyn7in/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwz2g5mxos23