F-5 Tiger II: the iconic “aggressor” aircraft, from Top Gun to US bases
Why the F-5 Tiger II is used as an enemy in naval training, its role in Top Gun, and the modernization of ex-Swiss F-5Ns for […]
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FCAS fighter jet: Berlin challenges French leadership and slams the door
The Franco-German-Spanish FCAS program is in crisis. IG Metall and BDLI call on Berlin to withdraw in the absence of an industrial agreement. Summary The […]
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 […]
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 […]