GCAP gains momentum: Japan, the United Kingdom, and Italy overtake SCAF
The Global Combat Air Program reaches a decisive milestone, while the SCAF program stalls. What do these contrasting trajectories reveal about European defense? In summary […]
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The F-15E, the workhorse shaping American strikes
Why does the US Air Force still rely on the F-15E Strike Eagle for its precision strikes, despite the F-22 and F-35 stealth aircraft? In […]
China focuses on electromagnetic pulse warfare
Beijing is investing heavily in electromagnetic pulse electronic warfare to neutralize drones, aircraft, and infrastructure. The United States and Europe are trying to keep up. […]
Electric flight controls, the key to controlled instability on Mirage and Rafale
From Mirage 2000 and 4000 to Rafale, electric flight controls have enabled the transition from stable aircraft to deliberately unstable fighters that are more agile […]
Leonardo presents “Michelangelo Dome” the anti-aircraft shield for 21st-century warfare
The Italian group Leonardo unveils “Michelangelo Dome,” an integrated, multi-domain air defense system designed to neutralize drones, hypersonic missiles, and modern threats. Summary Leonardo launches […]
Kyiv reveals the real impact of the Mirage 2000 for Ukraine
A Ukrainian pilot describes a French Mirage 2000 as highly effective against Russian drones and missiles, despite a reduced fleet and a growing need for […]
Smaller but riskier? The USAF’s bold gamble
Faced with a recruitment crisis and astronomical costs, the USAF is retiring more aircraft than it is purchasing. “Divest to Invest”: a high-risk strategy for […]
Garuda 25 exercise: Indian Su-30MKIs fly alongside French Rafales
During the bilateral Garuda 25 exercise, Indian Su-30MKIs and French Rafales flew in mixed formation, strengthening interoperability between the two air powers. Summary The 2025 […]
Supercruise: how fighter jets gain speed
Understanding fighter jet supercruise: a simple definition, the difference between supercruise and afterburners, concrete examples, and challenges for military aviation. In summary The supercruise of […]
Russia confirms that its Su-57 has found its first buyer
The Su-57 Felon is on display at the Dubai Airshow 2025, claiming its first foreign customer and a modernized Su-57E version, somewhere between marketing and […]