Deprived of Starlink, Russia improvises an “internet” via balloons
After Starlink was blocked on the Russian side, Moscow is testing “5G” relay balloons to fill a capacity gap. Is this a technical gamble or […]
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11 more F-35As: Brussels takes responsibility, but wants “Made in Europe”
Brussels finalizes 11 more F-35As and wants to “Europeanize” them via Cameri. Military relevance, integration, costs, schedule, and limitations. Summary Belgium is finalizing the purchase […]
Eurofighter “Super Typhoon”: Europe’s bid to bridge the gap between 4th and 5th generation aircraft
With the “Super Typhoon” (Captor-E, Meteor, ECRS Mk2), Europe aims to extend the Eurofighter’s service life until the 2040s and compete with the Rafale and […]
Before Sukhoi: how the Draken turned its stall into a Cobra
The Draken could go into a flat “Super Stall.” How this dangerous flaw became the Cobra maneuver, long before the legendary Sukhoi. In summary The […]
The Rafale, a weapon of non-alignment against US ITAR control
Why Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates are betting on the Rafale to limit US ITAR control, secure their upgrades, and diversify their alliances. In […]
Fighter pilot: the qualities that make the difference on a mission
Physical, mental, technical, collective: what sets a fighter pilot apart, from selection screening to in-flight reflexes and squadron discipline. The physical requirements that determine flight […]
F-5 Tiger II: the iconic “aggressor” aircraft, from Top Gun to US bases
Why the F-5 Tiger II is used as an enemy in naval training, its role in Top Gun, and the modernization of ex-Swiss F-5Ns for […]
FCAS fighter jet: Berlin challenges French leadership and slams the door
The Franco-German-Spanish FCAS program is in crisis. IG Metall and BDLI call on Berlin to withdraw in the absence of an industrial agreement. Summary The […]
The most famous fighter planes: myth, technology, and war
From the Spitfire to the F-22, a technical analysis of famous fighter planes, their performance, their historical role, and key innovations. Famous fighter planes do […]
The Typhoon’s million flight hours confirm a European success story
The Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet has just passed the milestone of one million flight hours, symbolizing a fleet of 600 aircraft in service that is […]