The fuel-cooled F-35: when a fuel tank that is too hot can ground it
The F-35 uses its fuel as a cooler. The surprising result is that a fuel tank that is too hot can trigger a refusal to […]
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Grumman X-29: when anisotropy saved the inverted wing
How the X-29 overcame structural divergence thanks to anisotropic composites and aeroelastic tailoring, paving the way for modern aerodynamics. In summary The Grumman X-29 was […]
Russian nuclear robotics scales up for strategic autonomy
Russia is accelerating the deployment of autonomous robots in its nuclear industry to reduce costs and secure its global industrial technological sovereignty. In summary The […]
The Rafale’s canards: 5 innovations that are changing aerial combat
From vortex to trim drag, how the Rafale’s fly-by-wire canards improve agility, landing and signature. In summary Canards are often reduced to an aerodynamic “gimmick.” […]
The Omen program redefines tactical aerial autonomy
Anduril and EDGE unveil a hybrid drone that combines vertical takeoff and long-range cruise flight Summary Omen represents a technological breakthrough in the tactical drone […]
DARPA’s Falcon HTV-2: the hypersonic speed lab!
The HTV-2 aimed for Mach 20 to understand extreme speed: technology, limits, flight results, and what hypersonic technology really changes for warfare. In summary In […]
Northrop wins MUX TACAIR and consolidates its hypersonic power
Northrop Grumman wins MUX TACAIR for the Marines and consolidates its power in SRM engines, key to US hypersonic defense. Summary Northrop Grumman has just […]
nEUROn: the five breakthroughs paving the way for the Rafale F5
In 2026, the nEUROn will change status: AI, stealth, cargo hold, navalization. Five key innovations to understand the future European drone of the Rafale F5. […]
Boeing X-48: how software made an unstable aircraft flyable
The Boeing X-48 demonstrated that an aircraft without a tail could fly thanks to dynamic inversion control laws, which are at the heart of modern […]
Hypersonic: the weapon that outruns current defenses
Hypersonic weapons, space sensors, GPI interceptors: why attack is advancing faster than defense, and what physics is blocking. In summary Hypersonic weapons are not just […]