7 March 2025

How stealth aircraft evade modern radar

Discover how stealth aircraft avoid detection by modern radar thanks to advanced geometry, materials and tactics. In the field of military aeronautics, stealth is transforming air combat strategies. Stealth fighter planes, designed to go unnoticed by enemy detection systems, embody a decisive tactical advantage. Their ability to penetrate enemy defenses without being […]
5 March 2025

The integration of artificial intelligence into fighter aircraft combat systems

Artificial intelligence optimizes modern fighter aircraft, improving weapon systems, decision-making and human-machine collaboration. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the combat systems of modern fighter aircraft is profoundly transforming the operational capabilities of air forces. This technological development aims to improve decision-making, mission effectiveness and fighter pilot safety. Optimization of weapons […]
24 February 2025

The Boeing X-37B OTV-7 mission: technological advances and strategic challenges

Discover the objectives and innovations of the OTV-7 mission of the Boeing X-37B, the US Space Force’s secret space glider. The Boeing X-37B, also known as the Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV), is an autonomous, reusable space glider developed to test new space technologies. Since its first flight in 2010, it has completed […]
5 February 2025

The use of artificial intelligence in fighter jets

Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing fighter aircraft, enhancing the capabilities of pilots and autonomous systems. Artificial intelligence (AI) is profoundly transforming the field of military aviation, particularly as far as fighter aircraft are concerned. Its integration aims to improve the performance, precision and safety of aerial missions. This article explores the […]
3 February 2025

The US Navy’s aborted “Diamondback” nuclear air-to-air missile project

In the 1950s, the US Navy studied the “Diamondback”, a Sidewinder-derived nuclear air-to-air missile with liquid propulsion and dual-mode guidance. In the mid-1950s, the US Navy initiated the “Diamondback” project, aimed at developing a nuclear-tipped air-to-air missile derived from the Sidewinder. This missile was to feature liquid-fuel propulsion and a dual-mode guidance […]
22 January 2025

Norwegian F-35s switch to sustainable fuels

Norway’s F-35s have completed a test flight using a fuel blend containing 40% biofuel, paving the way for similar use by the US F-35 fleet. The F-35 Lightning II, developed by Lockheed Martin, recently completed a maiden flight using Synthetic Aviation Fuels (SATF). This test, carried out by a Royal Norwegian Air […]
20 January 2025

Aircraft wing shapes

Highlighting aircraft wing shapes (straight, swept, delta, variable geometry) and their advantages for each aeronautical application. Aircraft wings play a major role in lift. Depending on their design, they can enhance speed, stability or maneuverability. Aircraft manufacturers choose a shape to suit their missions and constraints. The straight wing, often seen on […]
20 January 2025

Fighter aircraft targeting systems

Analysis of fighter aircraft targeting systems: principles, technologies and role in fighter flight. Fighter piloting relies on complex systems. Among these, aiming systems play a major role. They facilitate target detection, identification and engagement. Over the years, engineers have perfected these techniques for greater precision. Today, there are several variants: head-up displays, […]
7 January 2025

Stabilizers and control surfaces on fighter aircraft

Stabilizers and control surfaces play a crucial role in the maneuverability and stability of fighter aircraft. These control surfaces enable pilots to steer the aircraft with precision, ensuring optimum mission performance. History of stabilizers and control surfaces The first fighter planes, which appeared during the First World War, were equipped with rudimentary […]