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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Israel accelerates research into artificial intelligence and military autonomy
Israel inaugurates an administration dedicated to AI and military autonomy to boost the efficiency of the Defense Forces and reduce human and material costs. Israel […]
Hypersonic Glide Vehicles: a new era in strategic weapons
Hypersonic Glide Vehicles (HGV) are weapons capable of flying at Mach 20, gliding through the upper atmosphere before reaching their target. Hypersonic Glide Vehicles (HGVs) […]
France steps up its response to armed and autonomous drones
France is strengthening its strategy against armed drones thanks to lessons learned from international events and technological innovations. The threats posed by armed and autonomous […]