The Marine Corps has accepted its 359th and final MV‑22B. The milestone closes the acquisition phase but opens a more difficult chapter: sustaining, modernising and safely operating the Osprey through 2055 while its eventual successor remains undefined.

Which fighter is truly the best? From the F-35 and Rafale to the J-20, Su-57 and JF-17, this TSB Insight examines what the world’s leading combat aircraft actually do best—and why there is no single winner.

Major defence tenders rarely begin when they appear on a procurement portal. Long before the formal process becomes visible, requirements are shaped, stakeholders form positions, narratives emerge and routes to market are tested. This Insight examines the hidden architecture behind strategic defence procurement and explains why serious consulting is less about access and more about understanding the system.