The Rafale’s zero-zero ejection seat: the pilot’s ultimate safety net
The Rafale’s MkF16F ejection seat can save a pilot even when the aircraft is stationary. Here’s how its pyrotechnic sequence transforms two seconds of violence […]
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Can the UK’s plan save the RAF in the face of a shortage of aircraft, missiles and operational readiness?
The UK’s plan provides funding for the GCAP, the F-35A, the Typhoon and missiles, but leaves significant gaps in terms of numbers, stocks and the […]
China is producing the J-20 at a rate that is causing concern in Washington
With more than 300 J-20s and an estimated production rate of 120 aircraft a year, Beijing is shifting the balance of air power against the […]
L-39 flight in Avignon: the ultimate fighter jet experience
From Avignon, enjoy an L-39 Albatros flight featuring aerobatics, views of Provence and a chance to take the controls, under the supervision of professional pilots. […]
Engineering the Impossible: How does the F-15 (really) fly with just one wing?
In 1983, an Israeli F-15 lost almost its entire right wing. Fuselage lift, speed and CAS explain how it managed to land. In summary In […]
German firm Tytan aims to industrialise Europe’s war on drones
The German start-up Tytan is setting up a factory capable of producing 3,000 interceptors a month and aims to establish a mass-produced European anti-drone defence […]
France Is Preparing for the Post-Rafale Era on Its Own, at a Sky-High Cost
Following the failure of the SCAF program, France is developing a national sixth-generation fighter jet. Dassault has the expertise, but the budget remains uncertain. In […]
The Philippine Air Force Remains on Course with Its New FA-50s: A Strategic Asset Amid Regional Tensions
The Philippine Air Force confirms that deliveries of the new FA-50 Block 70 aircraft are proceeding as planned. This article analyzes the acquisition, operational integration, […]
MQ-9 Next Prepares for Post-Reaper Era with Cheaper Platform Under Strain of Losses
Still indispensable but vulnerable, the MQ-9 Reaper is pushing the U.S. Air Force to seek a modular, cheaper successor that is acceptable to lose. In […]
Ban on F-22 Raptor Retirements Extended Until 2032
The House Armed Services Committee has extended the ban on retiring F-22 Raptors through fiscal year 2032. This decision keeps all 184 aircraft in service […]