World War II air battles
Explore the crucial air battles of the Second World War: discover the forces involved, tactics used and technological developments. Introduction Contextualizing the Second World War […]
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Integrating artificial intelligence into the future FCAS fighter aircraft
Germany is opting for a state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure for its future sixth-generation fighter aircraft, the FCAS, thanks to a consortium led by Helsing […]
Ukraine wants to buy French Rafales: Issues and implications
Ukraine is showing a keen interest in acquiring French Rafale fighters, reflecting its desire to diversify its defense choices. However, various technical constraints and production […]
Stealth jet war: US 6th generation vs. Chinese 6th generation
Both the USA and China are actively developing their revolutionary 6th generation stealth fighter jets. However, despite intense competition, the technical specifics remain a mystery, […]
Ukraine reinforces its air arsenal with AIM-120 air-to-air missiles from the USA
The Pentagon has finally decided to supply Ukraine with the AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missile, renowned for its ability to destroy aircraft of Soviet origin. This […]
Turkey seeks partners for TF-X program
Despite economic difficulties, Turkey is forging ahead with its TF-X indigenous fighter program. It is actively seeking foreign partners to support the project. Unfavorable economic […]
Challenges and Promises of the Future Fighter Program for the US Air Force
The US Air Force’s NGAD program highlights the promises and challenges of digital engineering in aircraft design. While digital engineering offers faster design and better […]
Berlin and Paris clash over Europe’s next-Generation fighter jet
A clash has emerged between Berlin and Paris over the development of Europe’s next-generation fighter jet, the Future Combat Air System (FCAS). This disagreement, centered […]
How fighter jets are maintained: all you need to know about fighter aircraft maintenance
All you need to know about fighter aircraft maintenance A brief introduction to fighter aircraft Fighter jets are sophisticated, complex war machines that combine speed, […]
Evolution of Dassault Aviation Mirage fighter jets
Founded in 1929 by Marcel Bloch, later Marcel Dassault, Dassault Aviation quickly established itself as an iconic figure and undisputed pioneer of the aeronautical industry. […]