The Typhoon’s million flight hours confirm a European success story
The Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet has just passed the milestone of one million flight hours, symbolizing a fleet of 600 aircraft in service that is […]
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US F-35s delivered without radar, symptomatic of a program under strain
The new US F-35s are being delivered without AN/APG-85 radar, with ballast as a replacement, revealing the industrial and technological limitations of the program. Summary […]
Franken-Flanker: how Ukraine is reinventing the Soviet Su-27
How Ukraine is transforming its Su-27s into Western weapons platforms: tablets, adapted pylons, JDAM-ER, HARM, and electronic warfare against the S-400. In summary Ukraine is […]
Grumman X-29: when anisotropy saved the inverted wing
How the X-29 overcame structural divergence thanks to anisotropic composites and aeroelastic tailoring, paving the way for modern aerodynamics. In summary The Grumman X-29 was […]
F-35 surpasses 1,000 deliveries
The F-35 Lightning II program has reached a major milestone with more than 1,000 aircraft delivered worldwide. Singapore is preparing to receive its first units, […]
J-20A: WS-15 engine propels China toward networked combat aviation
China’s J-20A enters advanced testing with the WS-15. Engine, performance, supercruise, and “loyal wingman” drone command explained. Summary Recent tests of the J-20A, a modernized […]
Replacement of the T-45: the Navy removes a key landing exercise
The Navy wants to replace the T-45, but without aircraft carrier-style touch-and-go landing exercises. Why this choice changes training, costs, and risks. Summary In early […]
Mastery of darkness as a pillar of military superiority
Technological advantage at night now determines the outcome of modern conflicts by offering decisive tactical and strategic impunity. In summary The ability to operate at […]
Block 4 of the F-35, the software nightmare that is blocking deliveries
TR-3 delays, aircraft delivered without combat capability, skyrocketing costs: an investigation into Block 4 of the F-35 and what customers are losing. In summary The […]
The Rafale’s canards: 5 innovations that are changing aerial combat
From vortex to trim drag, how the Rafale’s fly-by-wire canards improve agility, landing and signature. In summary Canards are often reduced to an aerodynamic “gimmick.” […]