France – Deliveries in 2025: 13 Rafale aircraft to strengthen the Air Force
France plans to acquire 13 new Rafale aircraft for the Air and Space Force in 2025, completing the 4T2 tranche and consolidating its strategic air […]
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J-20S two-seater: Beijing transforms its stealth fighter into an air command center
J-20S two-seater: PLAAF battle manager, sensor fusion, loyal drones and BVR combat, manned-unmanned teaming. A tactical turning point in the Asia-Pacific region. Summary The J-20S […]
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 […]
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 […]