The USAF and its “Red Eagles”: when America flew MiGs
During the Cold War, the USAF secretly evaluated Soviet MiGs within the “Red Eagles.” History, figures, methods, and legacy of a unique program. Summary At […]
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The Rafale, the aircraft capable of changing missions in mid-flight
Thanks to its multi-role architecture and sensor fusion, the Rafale can switch from an attack mission to an air defense mission without landing. In summary […]
The Belgian F-35 incident in the Azores: when arrival turns into a joke
During its transatlantic flight, one of the four Belgian F-35A Lightning IIs was grounded in the Azores: history, causes, consequences, and surprise surrounding the Belgian […]
NATO: same fighter jets, but incompatible maintenance
The United States and Europe share the same fighter jets, but technical and logistical differences often prevent them from repairing each other’s aircraft within NATO. […]
Strategic redeployment of F-16s to North Korea
The United States Air Force is temporarily deploying 31 F-16s and 1,000 personnel to the Korean peninsula as part of a “super squadron” to counter […]
Norwegian F-35As participate in NATO nuclear exercise
Oslo commits its F-35As to escort bombers during NATO nuclear exercise. A milestone for the alliance and a full-scale test of the F-35’s capabilities. Summary […]
How does the structure of the F-22 Raptor contribute to its stealth and manoeuvrability?
The F-22 Raptor combines composite materials, radar-absorbing geometry and thrust vectoring to deliver stealth and extreme manoeuvrability. Technical analysis. Summary The F-22 Raptor is one […]
Germany orders 15 F-35As to bring its fleet to 50 aircraft
Germany plans to order 15 additional F-35A aircraft, bringing its fleet to 50 aircraft. Challenges, budget and European benefits. Summary Berlin has decided to order […]
Danish reinforcement: 16 additional F-35As, heading for 43 aircraft
Denmark has confirmed the purchase of 16 more F-35As (43 in total) and is accelerating its air and Arctic capabilities. Capacity issues, timetable, costs and […]
When Russia mistakenly shot down its own Su-34 in Crimea
On the night of 16 to 17 October, Russian defences in Crimea reportedly mistakenly shot down a fighter jet, a symptom of an IADS saturated […]