Bangkok’s Gripen E/F gamble against the American giants
Bangkok confirms its choice of Gripen E/F for the Royal Thai Air Force. Context, budget, missions, and geostrategic effects: technical and numerical analysis. Thailand has […]
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The Saab J35 Draken and its revolutionary double delta wing
The Saab J35 Draken was the first production fighter aircraft to feature a double delta wing, an innovation that transformed its agility and missions. The […]
Ukraine puts former Azerbaijani MiG-29s back into service to strengthen its fleet
Ukraine is now operating MiG-29s from Azerbaijan: repairs, Fulcrum performance, costs, and strategic impact in the war. The Ukrainian air offensive has been bolstered by […]
Fighter jets and real-time satellite integration
Fighter jets use data from reconnaissance satellites in real time. Technical analysis of a process that is essential to mission planning. Satellites play a central […]
F-35 Block 4 reduced and delayed until 2031
The reconfigured F-35 Block 4: major delays, increased costs, reduced capabilities, first deliveries expected only from 2031 onwards. Background to the F-35 program The F-35 […]
How do armies choose between the Rafale, F-35, and Eurofighter?
Technical and objective analysis of the criteria that guide the choice between the Rafale, F-35, and Eurofighter fighter jets, based on performance, cost, and politics. […]
The Blackburn Buccaneer, an aircraft designed for low altitude flight
Discover the Blackburn Buccaneer: design, performance, naval and historical missions, from the NA.39 specifications to the Gulf War, with supporting figures. The strategic context and […]
The MiG-29’s dual air intake, a unique technical advantage
The MiG-29 has a unique system of upper intake flaps that protect its engines from debris on rough runways. Detailed technical explanation. The central role […]
The F-22’s supercruise and its importance
The F-22’s supercruise allows it to maintain Mach 1.5 without afterburners, optimizing range, stealth, and tactical effectiveness. Find out why this changes everything. The concept […]
L-39 Albatros, the training aircraft that became a movie star
The L-39 Albatros, a Czechoslovakian training aircraft, has become a movie star. Analysis of its history, performance, and roles on screen. A training aircraft that […]