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 […]
Technology
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 […]
Thrust Vectoring: technology and functioning of engines with directional thrust
Thrust Vectoring, or directional thrust, is revolutionizing aerial maneuvers by enhancing the agility and control of combat aircraft and space launchers. Thrust Vectoring is a […]
Why “Canards” Are Essential to Modern Fighter Jets
Explore the importance of “canards” on modern fighter jets: stability, maneuverability, and combat efficiency. Canards on fighter jets are control surfaces located at the front […]
Why armies need to invest in hypersonic weapons
Hypersonic weapons are revolutionising conventional warfare. Discover their strategic and military impact through a detailed technical analysis. Hypersonic weapons are missiles capable of flying at […]
CIA technology: the origins and innovations of DS&T
Discover the history of the CIA’s DS&T and its technical innovations, from intelligence gathering to the creation of cutting-edge technologies. The CIA’s Directorate of Science […]