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 […]
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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 […]
The Ultimate Irony: The F-14 Tomcat Built Its Combat Legend Under the Iranian Flag
Sold to the Shah then isolated by the revolution, the F-14 achieved the vast majority of its aerial victories during the Iran-Iraq War. Summary The […]
When Dassault Abandoned the Delta Wing with the Mirage F1
The Mirage F1 broke with the delta wing of the Mirage III—a choice imposed by short runways, then validated by testing and operations. Summary The […]