Interception of stratospheric balloons by Rafale aircraft
On June 23, 2025, Rafale and Mirage 2000 aircraft intercepted stratospheric balloons at an altitude of over 20 km in an unprecedented exercise by the […]
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Towards a future of autonomous or remotely piloted fighter jets
Strategic, industrial, and technical analysis of the future prospects for autonomous fighter jets and remotely piloted aircraft. A profound change in the role of the […]
Actual cost: modernize or buy a fighter jet?
Economic analysis of the choices between modernizing or acquiring new fighter jets, with figures, examples, and budgetary constraints. Balancing innovation and budget constraints The decision […]
Tactical maneuvering and engagement in modern air combat
Technical analysis of air combat tactics, from maneuvering to engagement decisions, in modern fighter pilot missions. Mastering airspace through tactical maneuvering Air combat is a […]
The difference between active and passive stealth
Technical and strategic analysis of the differences between active and passive stealth on recent fighter aircraft. The concept of stealth Stealth is a tactical function […]
The precise operation of an afterburner
Technical analysis of the role, components, and limitations of an afterburner in a modern fighter jet. The principle of afterburning Afterburning is a power boost […]
5 little-known technical facts about the Spitfire
An in-depth analysis of five little-known technical aspects of the Supermarine Spitfire, the fighter plane that played a key role in the Battle of Britain. […]
The F-22 Raptor strengthens its stealth capabilities
The F-22 Raptor is being equipped with stealth fuel tanks, IRST pods and the AIM-260 missile to maintain its air superiority against emerging threats. A […]
Rafale fuselage: Dassault sets up production in India
Dassault Aviation will produce the Rafale fuselage in Hyderabad with Tata, marking a key industrial milestone for the naval contract signed with India. A strategic […]
Why pilots still choose the F-16 today
Maneuverability, cost, maintenance: the F-16 remains the preferred choice of some pilots over more modern fighter jets such as the F-35 or the Rafale. An […]