The French ACF: A Sixth-Generation Fighter for 2040
France launches its Avion de Combat du Futur (ACF) following the collapse of the FCAS project. A sovereign fighter planned for 2040, with a nuclear […]
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The KAI T-50, a Trainer Aircraft Designed to Withstand 8 G
The KAI T-50 withstands −3 to +8 G. Airframe design, structural testing, effects on pilots, and comparison with other military trainer aircraft. In Summary The […]
Rafale F5: What the RBE2-XG, T-REX, and ASN4G Change
RBE2-XG radar, M88 T-REX, SPECTRA, ASN4G, and stealth drone: the DGA is preparing the Rafale F5, a major overhaul expected around 2033. Summary France has […]
After FCAS, the Combat Cloud Becomes the Heart of European Air Combat
Following the end of the joint NGF, Europe continues its Combat Cloud. Architecture, drones, industrial base, and the acceptable cost of attrition are decisive. Executive […]
China pushes the J-10CE for export, challenging Russia in its historic markets
The J-10CE appears in Azerbaijani livery. Behind this Chinese offensive, the Russian decline in the fighter jet market is becoming increasingly clear. Executive Summary The […]
Ukrainian Rafales: France Launches Pilot Training
France is preparing Ukrainian pilots for the Rafale. Training, budget, industrial partners, and logistics: the stakes of a strategic program for Kyiv and Paris. Executive […]
The Su-35s Arrive in Iran: How They Strengthen Tehran’s Air Defense
Iran is preparing the integration of the Russian Su-35. Radar, missiles, electronic warfare: what the fighter changes when facing American air power. Executive Summary The […]
USAF: Fighter Jet Availability Drops to Critical Levels
Despite record budgets, American fighter jet availability is declining—a vulnerability that has become critical amid prolonged operations against Iran. Summary American airpower rests upon a […]
Turkish Pilots Begin Their Training on the Eurofighter Typhoon
Türkiye is training its first Typhoon pilots in the United Kingdom while BAE Systems launches production of the 20 fighters expected starting in 2030. Summary […]
F-35 Gains 25% Cooling Boost with New P40 System
Honeywell proposes the P40 to elevate the F-35’s cooling capacity from 32 to 40 kW starting in 2029—a key stepping stone prior to a more […]