What is a fighter jet?
We talk about fighter jets… yet this term does not really correspond to the contemporary definition of a combat aircraft. So what is a fighter […]
Aviation
Europe under pressure: Russian drones test NATO defenses
Following airport closures and site overflights, NATO is strengthening its C2 and C-UAS capabilities. Investigation into the maritime shadow and the allied response. Summary In […]
When NATO air chiefs redefine control of the skies
At Symposium 2024-II in Ramstein, NATO air chiefs focused on command and control, AI, and drones to strengthen deterrence and effectiveness In summary Gathered in […]
The MiG-25’s stainless steel gamble in the face of Mach 3 challenges
Made from 80% stainless steel, the MiG-25 chose thermal robustness over lightness, making history in the world of high-speed aircraft and inspiring future hypersonic projects. […]
The Bell X-1: the .50 caliber “bullet” that broke the sound barrier
Why did the Bell X-1 adopt the shape of a .50 caliber bullet? A look back at a decisive aerodynamic innovation for transonic stability and […]
The use of the North American F-82 Twin Mustang during the Korean War
The last propeller-driven fighter in the USAF, the F-82 Twin Mustang opened the Korean conflict with its first aerial victories. Capabilities, missions, results. Summary The […]
10 unusual things to know about the Dassault Mirage F1
Discover 10 unusual facts about the Dassault Mirage F1, a French fighter jet with a variety of uses, from Iraq to South Africa. The Dassault […]
How the F-16 influenced modern fighter aviation
From the LWF program to Block 70/72, the F-16 set the standard: fly-by-wire, multi-role, pods, AESA radar, and sensor fusion. Technical analysis and legacy. Summary […]
Measuring the true combat value of a fighter jet
Methods, criteria, and figures for assessing the operational effectiveness of a combat aircraft, from sensors to support, in a contested environment. In summary The combat […]
The astonishing Myasishchev M-55, a research and spy plane
The Myasishchev M-55 Mystic, a Soviet high-altitude aircraft, combines scientific research, reconnaissance, and technical records that remain unmatched to this day. Designed in the 1980s […]