The fuel-cooled F-35: when a fuel tank that is too hot can ground it
The F-35 uses its fuel as a cooler. The surprising result is that a fuel tank that is too hot can trigger a refusal to […]
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NATO: 5% of GDP, the budgetary shock coming to Europe
NATO has decided to increase its defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035. Who will pay, how much, and for what? Air defense on […]
MiG-31 and total look-down: the radar feat that surprised NATO
With its Zaslon radar, the MiG-31 learned to “see” above the ground and isolate cruise missiles. A feat from the 1980s. In summary At the […]
Did you know: The Super Hornet can fly with its wings folded
A rare but possible accident: the Super Hornet can take off with its wings folded. Here’s why it stays in the air, and what aerodynamics […]
11 more F-35As: Brussels takes responsibility, but wants “Made in Europe”
Brussels finalizes 11 more F-35As and wants to “Europeanize” them via Cameri. Military relevance, integration, costs, schedule, and limitations. Summary Belgium is finalizing the purchase […]
Eurofighter “Super Typhoon”: Europe’s bid to bridge the gap between 4th and 5th generation aircraft
With the “Super Typhoon” (Captor-E, Meteor, ECRS Mk2), Europe aims to extend the Eurofighter’s service life until the 2040s and compete with the Rafale and […]
Before Sukhoi: how the Draken turned its stall into a Cobra
The Draken could go into a flat “Super Stall.” How this dangerous flaw became the Cobra maneuver, long before the legendary Sukhoi. In summary The […]
The Rafale, a weapon of non-alignment against US ITAR control
Why Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates are betting on the Rafale to limit US ITAR control, secure their upgrades, and diversify their alliances. In […]
Fighter pilot: the qualities that make the difference on a mission
Physical, mental, technical, collective: what sets a fighter pilot apart, from selection screening to in-flight reflexes and squadron discipline. The physical requirements that determine flight […]
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 […]