Is the Chinese J-20 Flying Too High for Its Own Engines?
The WS-15 is intended to give the J-20 supercruise capability, but Chinese propulsion remains faced with the challenges of high altitudes and high temperatures. Executive […]
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The MiG-31: An Old Soviet Fighter Turned Hypersonic Launcher
The MiG-31K provides the Kinzhal missile with speed, altitude, and range. An old Soviet interceptor has become a Russian strategic tool. In Summary The MiG-31 […]
SCAF on the Brink of Collapse: France Confronts its Limits
The SCAF (FCAS) program is at risk of derailment amid tensions between Dassault and Airbus. Behind the crisis, France defends its sovereignty but risks European […]
The SR-71 and U-2: The Extreme School for Spy Pilots
How SR-71 Blackbird and U-2 pilots prepared for the most demanding reconnaissance flights of the Cold War. Preparation for SR-71 Blackbird and U-2 pilots The […]
F-35: The Software Bug Threatening the Stealth Fighter’s Promise
TR-3 is intended to give the F-35 the power it needs for Block 4. But software delays are exposing the program’s limitations. In Summary The […]
Slovakia Chooses the F-16 and Reignites the European Debate
Slovakia is completing its fleet of F-16Vs and is considering four additional aircraft. A rational choice, but one that highlights Europe’s weaknesses. In summary By […]
The J-20 Enters a New Era with the WS-15 and Aims for Supercruise
With the WS-15, the Chinese J-20 gains thrust, aims for supercruise, and reduces its engine lag. This represents a technological leap that goes far beyond […]
China is preparing for aerial warfare using swarms of drones
Drone swarms, AI, the J-20, and defense saturation: China is pursuing a mass strategy that could upend the balance of power in Asian airspace. China […]
Qatari Mirage Jets: Resale to Africa Under Scrutiny
Doha wants to sell its former Mirage 2000-5 jets. But the French veto, potential African buyers, and behind-the-scenes negotiations make the issue highly contentious. The […]
Argentina aims to make its F-16s operational by the end of 2026
Following the arrival of the first ex-Danish F-16s, Argentina is accelerating efforts in Tandil to regain the air policing capability lost since 2015. In summary […]