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18 July 2025

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Building a credible army with drones: British delays

The British army risks becoming obsolete in the face of drone warfare. Technical analysis of current limitations and urgent reforms. Understand in 2 minutes The war in Ukraine has shown that drones have become a key weapon, both for reconnaissance and strikes. Faced with this reality, the British army has begun to […]

15 July 2025

Published by admin at 15 July 2025

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The F-35 in Switzerland: what is the budget and what are the security implications?

Detailed analysis of the real cost, security risks, and strategic implications of Switzerland’s purchase of F-35s. Switzerland is investing in the F-35 Switzerland as part of the Air 2030 program, which aims to modernize its aviation. The purchase of 36 fighter jets from manufacturer Lockheed Martin represents a turning point for the […]

10 July 2025

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End of service for the French Air Force’s KC-135RG aircraft

The French Air Force is retiring its KC-135RG aircraft in favor of the A330 MRTT, strengthening its refueling and strategic transport capabilities. On July 7, 2025, the French Air and Space Force officially retired its last KC-135RG refueling aircraft, marking the end of a cycle of more than 60 years of operational […]

7 July 2025

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How the F-22 Raptor evades long-range radar

Stealth fighter jets such as the F-22 Raptor adapt their tactics to evade long-range radar systems. The F-22 Raptor is the first operational fifth-generation stealth fighter jet designed to evade radar detection systems. Its aerodynamic architecture, geometric shape, and radar-absorbing materials (RAM) are designed to drastically reduce its radar cross section (RCS). […]

7 July 2025

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The Rafale F5 takes on Russian and Chinese stealth fighters

The Rafale F5 will be equipped with RBE-2XG radar, collaborative UCAV and quantum link to counter Russian and Chinese stealth fighters by 2030. The Rafale F5, the latest planned version of Dassault Aviation‘s multi-role fighter, crystallizes France’s ambitions for air superiority in the 2030s. Scheduled to enter service at the turn of […]

20 June 2025

Published by admin at 20 June 2025

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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 […]

16 June 2025

Published by admin at 16 June 2025

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Battle of Britain: 5 little-known facts that changed the course of the war

From foreign pilots to bombing errors, discover five surprising facts about the Battle of Britain, a key moment in World War II. The Battle of Britain, which took place between July and October 1940, remains in the collective imagination as the first major air battle in history. It pitted the British Royal […]

16 June 2025

Published by admin at 16 June 2025

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The aircraft and strategy of Operation Rolling Thunder

Operation Rolling Thunder marked the Vietnam War with the massive use of American fighter jets. Strategic analysis and detailed aerial assessment. A poorly calibrated aerial campaign of attrition Between 1965 and 1968, the United States launched Operation Rolling Thunder, a massive air campaign against the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. Presented as a […]

12 June 2025

Published by admin at 12 June 2025

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Vomiting and fainting in fighter jets?

Detailed analysis of the risk of vomiting or loss of consciousness during flight in fighter jets, with figures and technical solutions. A fighter jet flight subjects the human body to extreme stress. Acceleration, hypoxia, pressure on the neck from a heavy helmet and anti-G suit are all part of an environment where […]