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

The difference between active and passive stealth

Technical and strategic analysis of the differences between active and passive stealth on recent fighter aircraft. The concept of stealth Stealth is a tactical function designed to delay the detection of a stealth aircraft by enemy sensors. It does not make an aircraft invisible, but reduces its observable signatures: radar, infrared, acoustic, […]
27 June 2025

The precise operation of an afterburner

Technical analysis of the role, components, and limitations of an afterburner in a modern fighter jet. The principle of afterburning Afterburning is a power boost phase integrated into military turbojet engines. It is found in almost all modern supersonic fighter jets. Its purpose is clear: to provide a short-term boost by injecting […]
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

The F-22 Raptor strengthens its stealth capabilities

The F-22 Raptor is being equipped with stealth fuel tanks, IRST pods and the AIM-260 missile to maintain its air superiority against emerging threats. A modernization program focused on air superiority The F-22 Raptor, a fifth-generation fighter jet developed by Lockheed Martin, remains at the heart of the United States’ air superiority […]
25 June 2025

Rafale fuselage: Dassault sets up production in India

Dassault Aviation will produce the Rafale fuselage in Hyderabad with Tata, marking a key industrial milestone for the naval contract signed with India. A strategic turning point in Rafale production On June 5, 2025, Dassault Aviation formalized an industrial partnership with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) to produce the fuselages for the […]
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 […]