The MiG-27 Flogger, ground attack from Moscow to Kabul and beyond
A little-known attack aircraft, the Mikoyan MiG-27 struck Afghanistan, served India in Kargil, and left a lasting confusion surrounding the Gulf War. Summary The Mikoyan […]
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MQ-9B drones and Gambit CCAs: Saudi Arabia’s big gamble
Riyadh is negotiating a multi-billion dollar contract with General Atomics for 130 MQ-9Bs and 200 Gambit CCA drones, which would reshape Saudi Arabia’s air power. […]
The flying iron: how the X-24B revolutionized the aerodynamics of lifting bodies
The X-24B transformed the “teardrop” shape into a “flying iron,” paving the way for space vehicles capable of atmospheric reentry and gliding landing. In summary […]
GCAP gains momentum: Japan, the United Kingdom, and Italy overtake SCAF
The Global Combat Air Program reaches a decisive milestone, while the SCAF program stalls. What do these contrasting trajectories reveal about European defense? In summary […]
The F-15E, the workhorse shaping American strikes
Why does the US Air Force still rely on the F-15E Strike Eagle for its precision strikes, despite the F-22 and F-35 stealth aircraft? In […]
China focuses on electromagnetic pulse warfare
Beijing is investing heavily in electromagnetic pulse electronic warfare to neutralize drones, aircraft, and infrastructure. The United States and Europe are trying to keep up. […]
Electric flight controls, the key to controlled instability on Mirage and Rafale
From Mirage 2000 and 4000 to Rafale, electric flight controls have enabled the transition from stable aircraft to deliberately unstable fighters that are more agile […]
Leonardo presents “Michelangelo Dome” the anti-aircraft shield for 21st-century warfare
The Italian group Leonardo unveils “Michelangelo Dome,” an integrated, multi-domain air defense system designed to neutralize drones, hypersonic missiles, and modern threats. Summary Leonardo launches […]
Kyiv reveals the real impact of the Mirage 2000 for Ukraine
A Ukrainian pilot describes a French Mirage 2000 as highly effective against Russian drones and missiles, despite a reduced fleet and a growing need for […]
Smaller but riskier? The USAF’s bold gamble
Faced with a recruitment crisis and astronomical costs, the USAF is retiring more aircraft than it is purchasing. “Divest to Invest”: a high-risk strategy for […]