7 July 2025

How pilots train to recover a plane in a spin

Fighter pilots train to manage loss of control in flight using simulators, real maneuvers, and rigorous technical analysis. Flying a fighter jet exposes pilots to extreme dynamic conditions. One of the most critical situations is loss of control in flight (LOC-I). It can occur during a tight turn, a maneuver at maximum […]
7 July 2025

How the F-22 Raptor evades long-range radar

Stealth fighter jets such as the F-22 Raptor adapt their tactics to evade long-range radar systems. The F-22 Raptor is the first operational fifth-generation stealth fighter jet designed to evade radar detection systems. Its aerodynamic architecture, geometric shape, and radar-absorbing materials (RAM) are designed to drastically reduce its radar cross section (RCS). […]
7 July 2025

The Rafale F5 takes on Russian and Chinese stealth fighters

The Rafale F5 will be equipped with RBE-2XG radar, collaborative UCAV and quantum link to counter Russian and Chinese stealth fighters by 2030. The Rafale F5, the latest planned version of Dassault Aviation‘s multi-role fighter, crystallizes France’s ambitions for air superiority in the 2030s. Scheduled to enter service at the turn of […]
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

Germany tests its first electromagnetic warfare

A modified PC-12 and a SHARCS drone carried out a successful EC mission, validating the German luWES program against enemy ground-to-air defenses. In June 2025, Germany conducted the first operational demonstration of electromagnetic air warfare (Electronic Combat, EC) on its territory. The test was carried out as part of the national luWES […]
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 […]
2 July 2025

The Rafale under fire after an Indian-Pakistani skirmish

A rumor on X suggests that the Indian Rafale was outperformed by Pakistani J-10Cs. The incident has fueled debate about the aircraft’s true value. A digital controversy at the heart of Indo-Pakistani tensions Since the publication of a message on the X (formerly Twitter) platform on May 13, 2025, a technical and […]
2 July 2025

Interception of stratospheric balloons by Rafale aircraft

On June 23, 2025, Rafale and Mirage 2000 aircraft intercepted stratospheric balloons at an altitude of over 20 km in an unprecedented exercise by the French Air Force. An unprecedented operation at very high altitude On June 23, 2025, the French Air and Space Force conducted a rare and strategic technical operation: […]
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 […]