Norwegian F-35s switch to sustainable fuels
Norway’s F-35s have completed a test flight using a fuel blend containing 40% biofuel, paving the way for similar use by the US F-35 fleet. […]
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The MiG-29: a fighter with outstanding missions
Explore the mission history of the MiG-29 Fulcrum, a fighter aircraft renowned for its versatility and exceptional performance. Since its introduction in the 1980s, the […]
Fighter aircraft targeting systems
Analysis of fighter aircraft targeting systems: principles, technologies and role in fighter flight. Fighter piloting relies on complex systems. Among these, aiming systems play a […]
How the F-16 Fighter Jet Shaped NATO Missions in the Balkan Wars
Explore how NATO’s deployment of F-16 jets during the Balkan Wars shaped air campaigns in Bosnia and Kosovo, evolving modern warfare tactics. The Balkan Wars […]
NGAD: Towards a major transformation of US air strategy
The NGAD program, a cornerstone of US air strategy, faces major financial and strategic challenges under the Trump administration. The Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) […]
Iraq’s Use of Mirage F1 in Iran-Iraq War
Explore Iraq’s use of the Mirage F1 from Dassault Aviation in the Iran-Iraq War, detailing its acquisition, key missions, successes, failures, and current status. Iraq’s […]
Stabilizers and control surfaces on fighter aircraft
Stabilizers and control surfaces play a crucial role in the maneuverability and stability of fighter aircraft. These control surfaces enable pilots to steer the aircraft […]
The Chinese J-36: a major breakthrough in tactical combat aviation
The Chinese J-36, a new sixth-generation stealth aircraft, promises increased autonomy, advanced stealth and unprecedented multi-domain capabilities. China recently unveiled the J-36, a sixth-generation stealth […]
F-14 superiority in the 1981 Gulf of Syrte incident
In 1981, the Gulf of Syrte incident highlighted the superiority of the F-14 Tomcat over the Libyan Su-22, affirming the air power of the US […]
The role of the Dassault Rafale in Sahel operations
Find out more about the Dassault Rafale’s missions in the Sahel, its strategic impact and its contributions to French military operations. Since 2013, the Dassault […]