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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
20 June 2025

Israel asserts its air superiority over Iran thanks to the F-35

Israel is consolidating its air superiority over Iran thanks to the F-35I “Adir,” which played a key role in recent strikes against sensitive Iranian targets. Israel has once again demonstrated its air superiority over Iran, notably during the recent coordinated strikes carried out in April and May 2025 against nuclear and military […]
20 June 2025

Iranian F-14s destroyed: Israel asserts air supremacy

Israel struck two Iranian F-14s in Isfahan, asserting its air supremacy and weakening a symbolic pillar of Iran’s defense. The Israeli Air Force (IAF) carried out highly precise strikes in Isfahan, targeting military installations and destroying two Iranian F-14 Tomcats. Israel claims to have “total control of the skies” over Iran, justifying […]