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 […]
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

Lockheed launches missile production in Europe: a strategic turning point

Lockheed is ramping up production of PAC-3, HIMARS, and GMLRS missiles in Europe to meet growing military demand. Since the war in Ukraine, Lockheed Martin has been stepping up its missile production (PAC-3, HIMARS, GMLRS), aiming for a 40% increase between 2024 and 2025, by launching industrial partnerships in Poland, Germany, the […]
20 June 2025

Ukraine receives the French-designed OSKAR MV-25 kamikaze drone

The Ukrainian army is testing the OSKAR MV-25 kamikaze drone delivered by France, a lightweight, modular system designed to strike infantry and light vehicles. The Ukrainian army has integrated the OSKAR MV-25 kamikaze drone into its front-line units. This system, developed by KNDS France in partnership with DELAIR and EOS Technologie, is […]