3 March 2025

US strategy: a shift from Europe and the Middle East to Asia

The United States is reorienting its foreign policy, disengaging from Europe and the Middle East to focus its efforts on Asia, in the face of China’s rise to power. Under President Donald Trump, the United States has begun a gradual withdrawal from the European and Middle Eastern regions, calling on its allies […]
3 March 2025

The US Air Force unveils the Skyraider II, a versatile light attack aircraft

The US Air Force introduces the Skyraider II, a light attack aircraft derived from the AT-802U, designed for special operations with close air support and armed reconnaissance capabilities. The US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) recently introduced the OA-1K Skyraider II, a light attack aircraft developed from the Air Tractor AT-802U. […]
28 February 2025

The role of fighter jets: cult movies and video games

Analysis of the impact of fighter jets in movies and video games. Figures, anecdotes and developments for all fighter pilot enthusiasts (more). Fighter aircraft occupy a unique place in popular culture. They fascinate as much as they worry. Over the decades, their presence in films and video games has shaped public opinion. […]
28 February 2025

Legendary fighters: 1914-2025

Explore the history of fighter aircraft: from the First World War to 2025, these legendary aircraft have left their mark on combat and global deterrence. Since the First World War, fighter aircraft have shaped military doctrine. Legendary aircraft evolve at the pace of technology and great-power rivalry. Their role is not limited […]
24 February 2025

The Hawker Hurricane’s crucial role in the Battle of Britain

Discover how the Hawker Hurricane contributed to British air supremacy in the Battle of Britain in 1940. The Hawker Hurricane is often overshadowed by the more famous Spitfire in accounts of the Second World War. However, this British single-seat fighter played a decisive role in the Battle of Britain in 1940. Its […]
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 […]
14 February 2025

The cost of the Dassault Rafale

Discover the budget for the Rafale, a fighter aircraft designed by Dassault. Development cost, financial figures and issues at stake in the French program The Dassault Rafale is a multi-role fighter aircraft that occupies a major place in the French aeronautics industry. Its development program, launched in the 1980s, has been spread […]
10 February 2025

The evolution of interceptor aircraft

Discover the technical and operational evolution of fighter and interceptor aircraft, with figures and specific examples. Fighter interceptors must act quickly to counter a threat. Its main objective is to reach the target before it penetrates protected space or causes damage. Over time, the technological capabilities of interceptor aircraft have advanced. Its […]
5 February 2025

The Sukhoi SU-24 Fencer in combat

Strategic analysis of the Sukhoi SU-24 Fencer, a Russian fighter aircraft. Detailed technical data, strategies and military context. Accurate, reliable information. The Sukhoi SU-24 Fencer occupies an important place in the history of Russian fighter aircraft. Designed for attacking and suppressing enemy defenses, this aircraft is also capable of ground strikes and […]