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 […]
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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 […]
Why do modern fighter jets carry little ammunition on actual missions?
Modern fighter jets carry little weaponry. Between stealth, drag, costs and rules of engagement, here is the technical and operational analysis. In summary Latest-generation fighter […]
US F-35B catches fire in Japan: warning about STOVL engine
A US F-35B caught fire on October 17, 2025, while landing in Iwakuni. This incident highlights the technical challenges of STOVL engines and weighs on […]
China officially integrates the J-35A, China’s answer to the F-35
The J-35A officially enters service with the PLAAF, its characteristics, strategic and technological implications. Summary October 15, 2025 marks a decisive milestone for Chinese aviation: […]
Modern fighter jets and electronic warfare: the art of the spectrum
Technical analysis: how fighter jets integrate electronic warfare systems to counter emerging threats and enhance their survivability. In summary Modern fighter aircraft are no longer […]
Yak-130M: Russian training jet transformed into armed drone hunter
The modernized Yak-130M adds radar, sensors, and self-defense capabilities to transition from advanced training to light combat day/night and in all weather conditions. Summary United […]
What is a fighter jet?
We talk about fighter jets… yet this term does not really correspond to the contemporary definition of a combat aircraft. So what is a fighter […]
How much does a fighter jet flight cost today?
Find out the price of a fighter jet flight depending on the model (L-39, Fouga, MiG-29, etc.), the country, the duration, and the technical factors […]
Future Belgian fighter pilots will be trained exclusively on the F-35
Belgium is relying on the F-35 for all of its fighter pilot training, which is now being conducted in the United States at Luke AFB, […]