US Navy’s Skydweller solar drone sets flight endurance record
The US Navy’s Skydweller completed a 73-hour uninterrupted solar flight as part of a 220-hour test, paving the way for extended maritime surveillance. On August […]
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Sixth-generation fighter jets
Here is an overview of sixth-generation fighter jets: technologies, innovations, and challenges for the combat aircraft of the future. Sixth-generation aircraft play an important role […]
Top Gun Maverick – the complete aircraft guide
Discover all the aircraft featured in Top Gun Maverick in our comprehensive guide: specifications, roles in the film, and technical details. The “Top Gun” franchise […]
The most famous fighter planes in history
Discover the most famous fighter planes in history, from World War I to modern stealth models, and learn why they have remained so iconic. Why […]
Interception of the EgyptAir Boeing 737 in 1985: an exceptional operation by the F-14s of the USS Saratoga
In October 1985, American F-14s intercepted a Boeing 737 carrying the Achille Lauro terrorists in an unprecedented mission over the Mediterranean. On October 10, 1985, […]
Why the Grumman F-14 is nicknamed Tomcat
Here is a detailed analysis of the origin of the nickname “Tomcat” for the F-14, a tribute to Admiral Connolly and aviation traditions, with technical […]
Belgium confirms purchase of 11 F-35As and increases defense budget
Detailed analysis of Belgium’s plan to acquire 11 F-35As in 2025, the defense budget, the US choice over European options, and the industrial benefits. In […]
What is the real probability of direct confrontation between fighter jets in 2025?
Discover our technical analysis of the real probability of direct aerial combat between fighter jets in 2025, based on context, doctrine, and figures. In 2025, […]
Why some countries refuse to buy the F-35 despite its claimed superiority
Here is an in-depth analysis of the reasons why some countries reject the F-35 despite its cutting-edge capabilities. The F-35 Lightning II is billed as […]
When an Electric Lightning intercepts a U2 and a MiG-25
Technical analysis of the interception of the U-2 and MiG-25 by the British BAC Lightning fighter jet, its performance and the challenges involved. The English […]