18 July 2025

The impact of electronic warfare on fighter jets

Electronic warfare systems are profoundly changing the tactical effectiveness and survivability of fighter jets. Technical and strategic analysis. Electronic warfare has become a determining factor in the overall performance of fighter jets. It goes far beyond radio or radar jamming to become a central component of modern air combat systems. It affects […]
18 July 2025

Building a credible army with drones: British delays

The British army risks becoming obsolete in the face of drone warfare. Technical analysis of current limitations and urgent reforms. Understand in 2 minutes The war in Ukraine has shown that drones have become a key weapon, both for reconnaissance and strikes. Faced with this reality, the British army has begun to […]
18 July 2025

Stealth: what coatings absorb radar waves

What materials absorb radar waves? Technical breakdown of the coatings essential to the stealth capabilities of modern fighter jets. In the world of air combat, stealth is not limited to an angular silhouette or the intensive use of composites. It also relies on an invisible but decisive element: radar-absorbing coatings. As radars […]
15 July 2025

The F-35 in Switzerland: what is the budget and what are the security implications?

Detailed analysis of the real cost, security risks, and strategic implications of Switzerland’s purchase of F-35s. Switzerland is investing in the F-35 Switzerland as part of the Air 2030 program, which aims to modernize its aviation. The purchase of 36 fighter jets from manufacturer Lockheed Martin represents a turning point for the […]
10 July 2025

End of service for the French Air Force’s KC-135RG aircraft

The French Air Force is retiring its KC-135RG aircraft in favor of the A330 MRTT, strengthening its refueling and strategic transport capabilities. On July 7, 2025, the French Air and Space Force officially retired its last KC-135RG refueling aircraft, marking the end of a cycle of more than 60 years of operational […]
10 July 2025

The Chinese two-seater J-20S enters operational service

China is integrating the two-seater J-20S, designed for electronic warfare and stealth drone control, into the Chinese Air Force. On July 9, 2025, the Chinese Air Force (PLAAF) officially admitted the Chengdu J-20S, a two-seat version of the J-20, China’s fifth-generation fighter jet, into operational service. This variant, which has been observed […]
7 July 2025

How pilots train to recover a plane in a spin

Fighter pilots train to manage loss of control in flight using simulators, real maneuvers, and rigorous technical analysis. Flying a fighter jet exposes pilots to extreme dynamic conditions. One of the most critical situations is loss of control in flight (LOC-I). It can occur during a tight turn, a maneuver at maximum […]
7 July 2025

How the F-22 Raptor evades long-range radar

Stealth fighter jets such as the F-22 Raptor adapt their tactics to evade long-range radar systems. The F-22 Raptor is the first operational fifth-generation stealth fighter jet designed to evade radar detection systems. Its aerodynamic architecture, geometric shape, and radar-absorbing materials (RAM) are designed to drastically reduce its radar cross section (RCS). […]
7 July 2025

The Rafale F5 takes on Russian and Chinese stealth fighters

The Rafale F5 will be equipped with RBE-2XG radar, collaborative UCAV and quantum link to counter Russian and Chinese stealth fighters by 2030. The Rafale F5, the latest planned version of Dassault Aviation‘s multi-role fighter, crystallizes France’s ambitions for air superiority in the 2030s. Scheduled to enter service at the turn of […]