How Danish F-16s are changing Argentina’s air power
The arrival of the first Danish F-16s marks a turning point for the Fuerza Aérea Argentina, amid urgent modernization, dependence on US support, and budgetary […]
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The Bell D-139 Vertiburner, a forgotten VTOL from the Cold War
Designed as a revolutionary VTOL fighter, the Bell D-139 and its Vertiburners mainly served as a risky laboratory for vertical takeoff technology. In summary The […]
The Mach 5 challenge: why hypersonic flight is still a challenge
Reaching Mach 5 in the atmosphere seems simple on paper. In practice, heat, materials, and propulsion make hypersonic flight extremely risky. In summary Reaching Mach […]
Northrop Grumman’s Talon drone heralds a new era in combat
Northrop Grumman’s Talon drone has finally been unveiled. This new collaborative aircraft promises an operational revolution based on AI, stealth, and swarm combat. Summary Northrop […]
The quiet decline of British aircraft manufacturers
The British aerospace industry, once thriving, has seen its historic manufacturers disappear. A look back at a century of innovation, mergers, and collapses. Summary From […]
The MiG-27 Flogger, ground attack from Moscow to Kabul and beyond
A little-known attack aircraft, the Mikoyan MiG-27 struck Afghanistan, served India in Kargil, and left a lasting confusion surrounding the Gulf War. Summary The Mikoyan […]
MQ-9B drones and Gambit CCAs: Saudi Arabia’s big gamble
Riyadh is negotiating a multi-billion dollar contract with General Atomics for 130 MQ-9Bs and 200 Gambit CCA drones, which would reshape Saudi Arabia’s air power. […]
The flying iron: how the X-24B revolutionized the aerodynamics of lifting bodies
The X-24B transformed the “teardrop” shape into a “flying iron,” paving the way for space vehicles capable of atmospheric reentry and gliding landing. In summary […]
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 […]
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 […]