4 July 2025

The Rafale’s real capabilities in high-intensity conflict

Detailed technical analysis of the Rafale‘s capabilities in major conflict: performance, resilience, logistical support. The Rafale is a multi-role fighter aircraft designed for intense combat. It combines Mach 1.8 speed, a combat radius of > 1,850 km, and a 9-ton payload capacity on 14 hardpoints. Its SPECTRA system offers major electronic resilience. […]
4 July 2025

Real-time coordination between fighter pilots and ground troops

How do fighter pilots coordinate air strikes with ground forces during ground attack operations? The complexity of tactical air-ground coordination In modern conflicts, coordination between a fighter pilot and ground units is a complex technical process, where effectiveness depends on the quality of communications, the accuracy of sensors, and tactical discipline. A […]
30 June 2025

Towards a future of autonomous or remotely piloted fighter jets

Strategic, industrial, and technical analysis of the future prospects for autonomous fighter jets and remotely piloted aircraft. A profound change in the role of the pilot The development of autonomous fighter jets or remotely piloted aircraft is no longer a speculative hypothesis. It is now a direction being pursued by several military […]
30 June 2025

Actual cost: modernize or buy a fighter jet?

Economic analysis of the choices between modernizing or acquiring new fighter jets, with figures, examples, and budgetary constraints. Balancing innovation and budget constraints The decision of an army to purchase new fighter jets or modernize existing aircraft is never purely technical. It is based primarily on economic, strategic, and industrial considerations. The […]
30 June 2025

Tactical maneuvering and engagement in modern air combat

Technical analysis of air combat tactics, from maneuvering to engagement decisions, in modern fighter pilot missions. Mastering airspace through tactical maneuvering Air combat is a field where technology, human skill, and tactics come together in a form of high-speed direct confrontation. It is not just a duel between two fighter jets: it […]
27 June 2025

5 little-known technical facts about the Spitfire

An in-depth analysis of five little-known technical aspects of the Supermarine Spitfire, the fighter plane that played a key role in the Battle of Britain. A legendary silhouette, but real technical compromises The Supermarine Spitfire is often summed up by its elliptical shape and its participation in the Battle of Britain. However, […]
25 June 2025

Why pilots still choose the F-16 today

Maneuverability, cost, maintenance: the F-16 remains the preferred choice of some pilots over more modern fighter jets such as the F-35 or the Rafale. An old aircraft that is still relevant Designed in the 1970s, the F-16 Fighting Falcon should, in theory, no longer be on the list of the most widely […]
21 June 2025

Why do some European countries prefer the F-35 to the Rafale?

Why several countries prefer the F-35 to the Rafale: technical analysis, alliances, industry and increased budget. Several European countries are opting for the F-35 rather than the Rafale despite the recognized quality of the French fighter jet. This complex choice is motivated by technological, strategic, industrial, and political factors. For some, interoperability […]
21 June 2025

Modifications to the F-35I Adir: range and electronic warfare

Why the Israeli Air Force is modifying its F-35I Adir aircraft: range, electronic warfare, integration of local weapons. The Israeli Air Force has undertaken major modifications to its F-35I Adir, a derivative of the American F-35A. Officially authorized by the United States, this reengineering aims to meet specific tactical requirements, including extended […]