12 June 2025

Radar invisibility: myth or reality for stealth aircraft

Are stealth aircraft really invisible? Technical analysis of fighter aircraft stealth, its physical limitations, and conditions for effectiveness. The practical limitations of stealth The stealth of fighter aircraft is a concept that is often misunderstood. The general public, influenced by marketing and media hype, associates the term with a kind of absolute […]
26 May 2025

Resistance to electronic warfare: Su-35 vs Rafale

Detailed comparative analysis of the resistance to electronic warfare of the Su-35 and Rafale fighter jets. Electronic warfare (EW) has become a central element in modern conflicts, directly influencing air superiority. Fighter jets such as the Russian Su-35 and the French Rafale incorporate advanced EW systems to detect, jam, and neutralize threats. […]
19 May 2025

The current limits of AI in fighter jets

An overview of the capabilities and limitations of artificial intelligence in modern fighter jets. The integration of artificial intelligence into the onboard systems of modern fighter jets is one of the most strategic areas of technological development in the defense sector. Promoted as a solution to relieve fighter pilots of increasing cognitive […]
19 May 2025

The aerodynamic principles of modern fighter jets

Technical analysis of fighter jet aerodynamics: lift, drag, wing surfaces, and high-speed flight constraints. Aerodynamics is the fundamental technical basis for the design and performance of a fighter aircraft. From World War II to fifth-generation fighters such as the F-22 Raptor and Sukhoi Su-57, every technological advancement has been based on an […]
23 April 2025

The F-35 facing Russian and Chinese VHF radars: stealth under threat

Can the F-35 evade modern VHF radars in Russia and China? Technical analysis of stealth capabilities against anti-stealth systems. The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is often touted as the most advanced fighter jet of its generation, thanks to its stealth design and sophisticated electronic systems. However, the emergence of new-generation VHF […]
10 April 2025

The navigation and control systems of fighter planes

Detailed analysis of cockpit technologies, fly-by-wire, GPS and radar systems in fighter planes. The evolution of fighter plane cockpits and flight control systems The cockpits of fighter planes have undergone a major transformation over the decades, moving from mechanical controls to sophisticated electronic systems. Initially, pilots used controls mechanically linked to the […]
28 March 2025

Evolution of drone propulsion systems up to the SR-72

Detailed analysis of the evolution of drone propulsion systems, from the first models to the advanced technologies of the SR-72. A retrospective of the first drone propulsion systems The first drones, developed during the First World War, mainly used piston engines. These engines, similar to those of manned aircraft of the time, […]
17 March 2025

Hypersonic jets and engines: impact on air combat

Technical analysis of hypersonic aircraft, advanced engines and strategic consequences for air combat and tomorrow’s fighter aircraft. Hypersonic technologies are changing the balance in military aeronautics. Supersonic speed, long an operational limit, is becoming secondary to aircraft capable of speeds in excess of Mach 5. Projects for hypersonic jets and adapted engines […]
10 March 2025

OTV-7 mission: the Boeing X-37B extends its orbital capabilities

The OTV-7 mission of the Boeing X-37B confirms the technological developments of the Space Force’s secret space orbiter and its strategic implications. The OTV-7 (Orbital Test Vehicle) mission of the Boeing X-37B, launched in December 2023, represents a significant technical milestone for the Space Force’s space program. Designed as a reusable orbital […]