When Germany wants a SCAF without Dassault
The German Airbus works council revives the idea of an FCAS without Dassault, against a backdrop of governance and leadership conflict over the New Generation […]
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The F-35 and spatial disorientation—a look back at the 2019 crash
In 2019, a Japanese F-35A crashed into the sea during a training flight. Detailed analysis of the pilot’s spatial disorientation and technological limitations. Summary On […]
F-22 or Su-57? The comparison that ends the aerial debate
Technical and military comparison of the F-22 Raptor and the Sukhoi Su-57: performance, avionics, weaponry, stealth. Summary The American F-22 Raptor and the Russian Sukhoi […]
The logistical challenges of rapidly deploying fighter squadrons to distant theaters of operation
Rapidly deploying a fighter squadron thousands of miles away remains a colossal logistical challenge. A look back at the methods, shortcomings, and innovations of the […]
Chinese fighter jet threatens Australian P-8 and rattles Canberra
A People’s Liberation Army Air Force SU-35 fighter jet dropped flares near an Australian patrol aircraft in the South China Sea: why did it do […]
Belgium assesses the industrial benefits of the F-35A Lightning II in replacing the F-16 Fighting Falcon
As Belgium replaces its F-16s with the F-35, the debate intensifies over the industrial offsets promised to Belgian companies: assessment, challenges, and criticism. Summary In […]
Su-57: Russia pushes its fifth-generation fighter jet for export
Russia is promoting the Su-57 fighter jet to attract foreign buyers ahead of the 2025 Dubai Airshow. This is a strategic move to boost its […]
Eurofighter Typhoon: the CAPTOR-E radar, a technological breakthrough
The Eurofighter’s CAPTOR-E / ECRS Mk 0/Mk 1/Mk 2 radar marks a technological breakthrough. Field of view, GaN modules, electronic warfare: everything is explained. Summary […]
Rafale: the real reasons behind its late export success
The international success of the Rafale can be explained by France’s technological autonomy, Dassault’s industrial reliability, and the geopolitical refocusing of buyers. Summary Long shunned […]
Why the Navy is keeping the Super Hornet despite the stealthy F-35C
Why the Navy will keep the Super Hornet alongside the F-35C: complementary roles, ammunition “truck,” operating costs, and upgrades. Summary The U.S. Carrier Air Wing […]