28 October 2024

France steps up military support for Ukraine

France backs Ukraine against Russia, promising Mirage 2000, troop training and support for a “victory” plan. France has renewed its military support for Ukraine, stepping up troop training and equipment deliveries. With the Kyiv “victory plan”, French diplomacy supports a negotiated end to the conflict. In addition to training a brigade, France […]
28 October 2024

Boeing discontinues Starliner and other space programs

Faced with financial losses, Boeing is considering selling its space division, including the Starliner program, to refocus its activities. Boeing is going through a major financial crisis, exacerbated by delays and cost overruns in its space and defense programs. The Starliner program, designed to transport astronauts to the ISS, has suffered numerous […]
28 October 2024

Armenia approaches India to buy SU-30MKIs

Armenia is exploring the purchase of Indian Su-30MKIs to bolster its defense, a strategic move marking a shift in its military alliances. Armenia, frustrated by incomplete deliveries of Russian weapons, is negotiating with India to purchase Su-30MKI fighters. This partnership would enable Armenia to acquire between eight and twelve aircraft, thereby strengthening […]
25 October 2024

How Close Air Support Has Transformed Ground Battles

Close air support (CAS) has redefined ground operations, optimizing air-ground coordination and enhancing the tactical effectiveness of ground forces in complex combat environments. Close air support (CAS) has become a central strategic element in modern battles, enabling optimal coordination between air and ground forces for rapid and precise engagement against adversary threats. […]
25 October 2024

The Battle of Britain: Strategic Impact on Air Warfare

The Battle of Britain redefined aerial strategies, laying the groundwork for modern air warfare techniques and profoundly affecting World War II. The Battle of Britain (1940) was a turning point in air warfare, showcasing a successful defense against massive aerial assaults for the first time. Initiated by German command, this offensive aimed […]
21 October 2024

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works expands in the Netherlands

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and the Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre collaborate for advanced technological solutions in aerospace defense. Lockheed Martin Skunk Works®, renowned for its innovations in the aerospace sector, has signed a collaboration agreement with the Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR). This partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), aims […]
21 October 2024

France excludes Rafale jets from its military aid to Ukraine

France has excluded the Rafale jets from its military aid package to Ukraine, citing strategic and production constraints, while opting to provide Mirage 2000-5 aircraft instead. France has ruled out sending Rafale jets as part of its latest military aid package to Ukraine, despite discussions on the possibility. Strategic and industrial constraints […]
15 October 2024

Wing Walkers: Walking on Wings in Mid-Flight

Explore the technical and historical world of wing walkers, those professionals who walk on the wings of planes during aerobatic flights. Wing walkers are specialized performers who perform acrobatics on the wings of planes in flight. Secured by safety harnesses, they execute spectacular maneuvers at altitudes of up to 600 meters and […]
8 October 2024

The best American fighter jet from 1980 to 1990

Find out which American fighter jet from the 1980s to the 1990s made its mark on military aviation with its performance and operational impact. The 1980s and 1990s saw the rise of the American military jet fighter. The United States developed several high-performance fighter models to ensure air superiority in the face […]