Why the US Air Force is sacrificing the F-22 to fund NGAD
The US Air Force plans to retire some of its F-22s in order to fund the NGAD program. Analysis of costs, industrial challenges, and criticism. […]
Aviation
Why the F-15EX costs more than a stealth fighter
Why the F-15EX, a modernized non-stealth aircraft, sometimes costs more to purchase than a stealth F-35A, and whether the long-term savings justify this choice. In […]
The WS-15 engine enters service and unleashes the true potential of the J-20
The WS-15 engine is finally expected to be operational in 2025. This marks a turning point for China’s J-20, with supercruise, increased stealth, and reliability […]
Mirage 2000-9: how the Emirates pushed the Mirage to its peak
The Mirage 2000-9, designed for the United Arab Emirates, incorporates Rafale-level technologies and pushes the Mirage line to its technical peak. In summary The Mirage […]
How the American P-63 became the USSR’s killer tank weapon
At the heart of the Eastern Front, the Bell P-63 became the Soviet Union’s secret weapon: a feared tank destroyer, designed for low-altitude flight. In […]
The Eurofighter threatened without stealth, but buoyed by its sensors
Without true stealth, the Eurofighter Typhoon relies on its sensors, weapons, and connectivity to remain credible before the arrival of FCAS and GCAP. In summary […]
F-22 or Su-57? The comparison that ends the aerial debate
Technical and military comparison of the F-22 Raptor and the Sukhoi Su-57: performance, avionics, weaponry, stealth. Summary The American F-22 Raptor and the Russian Sukhoi […]
Su-57: Russia pushes its fifth-generation fighter jet for export
Russia is promoting the Su-57 fighter jet to attract foreign buyers ahead of the 2025 Dubai Airshow. This is a strategic move to boost its […]
Rafale: the real reasons behind its late export success
The international success of the Rafale can be explained by France’s technological autonomy, Dassault’s industrial reliability, and the geopolitical refocusing of buyers. Summary Long shunned […]
Why the Navy is keeping the Super Hornet despite the stealthy F-35C
Why the Navy will keep the Super Hornet alongside the F-35C: complementary roles, ammunition “truck,” operating costs, and upgrades. Summary The U.S. Carrier Air Wing […]