15 March 2024

F-35 Lightning II helmet: a technological revolution for pilots

Discover the breathtaking features of the F-35 Lightning II helmet, providing 360° visibility and unrivalled situational awareness for pilots. The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II pilot helmet represents a significant technological advance in military aviation, incorporating revolutionary features to enhance pilot performance and safety. Central to the operation of the F-35, one […]
11 October 2023

The Rise of Drones in Armed Forces

The Rise of Drones in the Armed Forces: The End of Fighter Pilots? Since the initial incursions of unmanned aircraft in the 2000s, military drones have seen a meteoric rise in popularity and utility. The question now arises: with their rapid technological evolution, could these machines potentially replace fighter pilots and their […]
4 September 2023

Towards better preparation for European F-16 pilots

Lockheed Martin, in collaboration with the governments of Romania and the Netherlands, plans to establish a European F-16 Training Center in Romania. This initiative aims to improve the operational readiness of Romanian and other European pilots flying these iconic fighter jets. This article explores in detail the implications of this announcement, from […]
5 May 2023

The skills required to become a fighter pilot

Modern military aviation requires exceptional piloting skills to effectively fly sophisticated fighter aircraft. Fighter pilots face complex and demanding challenges, such as high-speed maneuvers, rapid direction changes, and intense air combat. To be successful in their mission, fighter pilots must possess specific physical, mental, technical and social skills. Skills are the competencies […]
27 February 2023

Lockheed SR-71: The Ultimate Spyplane of the Cold War

The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird was a high-altitude, high-speed reconnaissance aircraft that became the ultimate tool for the American Central Intelligence Agency throughout the Cold War. It maintained an excellent operational service record, though a dozen were lost to accidents. The SR-71 Blackbird was the result of the YF-12A interceptor program, which was […]
6 January 2023

Why some fighter jets are famous

There are several reasons why some fighter jets are more famous than others. First of all, the fame of a fighter plane can depend on its history and use. For example, the F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter is very well known because it has been used by many countries around the world and […]
11 August 2022

What does it take to be a fighter pilot?

Do you have what it takes to be a fighter pilot? It takes more than just flying skills. Being a fighter pilot requires courage, quick thinking, and nerves of steel. If you’re interested in becoming a fighter pilot, there are a few things you should know. First, you’ll need to have excellent […]
12 February 2019

The F-16 will be engineeried in South Carolina

After building F-16 fighter jets for greater than four many years in Texas, Lockheed Martin plans to maneuver the manufacturing line to South Carolina, where it’s going to build new variations of the venerable combat aircraft for U.S. Lockheed will ship the last F-16 from its Fort Worth manufacturing facility in September, […]
12 February 2019

Rising technologies in aeronautics

The flexibility to function supersonically without afterburner – supercruise – provides the F-22 exceptional fight efficiency without compromising mission range. The F119 is outfitted with a number of advanced applied sciences for unmatched operational performance and reliability. Its three-stage integrally bladed fan is powered by a single-stage low-stress turbine. The sturdy, but […]