End of service for the French Air Force’s KC-135RG aircraft
The French Air Force is retiring its KC-135RG aircraft in favor of the A330 MRTT, strengthening its refueling and strategic transport capabilities. On July 7, […]
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The Chinese two-seater J-20S enters operational service
China is integrating the two-seater J-20S, designed for electronic warfare and stealth drone control, into the Chinese Air Force. On July 9, 2025, the Chinese […]
How pilots train to recover a plane in a spin
Fighter pilots train to manage loss of control in flight using simulators, real maneuvers, and rigorous technical analysis. Flying a fighter jet exposes pilots to […]
How the F-22 Raptor evades long-range radar
Stealth fighter jets such as the F-22 Raptor adapt their tactics to evade long-range radar systems. The F-22 Raptor is the first operational fifth-generation stealth […]
The Rafale F5 takes on Russian and Chinese stealth fighters
The Rafale F5 will be equipped with RBE-2XG radar, collaborative UCAV and quantum link to counter Russian and Chinese stealth fighters by 2030. The Rafale […]
The Rafale’s real capabilities in high-intensity conflict
Detailed technical analysis of the Rafale‘s capabilities in major conflict: performance, resilience, logistical support. The Rafale is a multi-role fighter aircraft designed for intense combat. […]
Germany tests its first electromagnetic warfare
A modified PC-12 and a SHARCS drone carried out a successful EC mission, validating the German luWES program against enemy ground-to-air defenses. In June 2025, […]
Real-time coordination between fighter pilots and ground troops
How do fighter pilots coordinate air strikes with ground forces during ground attack operations? The complexity of tactical air-ground coordination In modern conflicts, coordination between […]
The Rafale under fire after an Indian-Pakistani skirmish
A rumor on X suggests that the Indian Rafale was outperformed by Pakistani J-10Cs. The incident has fueled debate about the aircraft’s true value. A […]
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 […]