The secrets of the SR-71 on surviving at an altitude of 25,900 meters
At 25,900 meters, the SR-71 Blackbird was flying almost in space. Pressurization, extreme cold, space suits: this was the reality of this extraordinary flight. In […]
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Is speed still decisive for fighter jets in the stealth era?
Speed is no longer the absolute criterion for fighter jets. But it still plays a strategic role in the face of stealth technology and modern […]
How the American P-63 became the USSR’s killer tank weapon
At the heart of the Eastern Front, the Bell P-63 became the Soviet Union’s secret weapon: a feared tank destroyer, designed for low-altitude flight. In […]
Germany faces Moscow’s deadly hybrid warfare
Berlin acknowledges that it is a key target of Russian hybrid threats. Sabotage, “disposable” agents, propaganda, missiles, and drones are forcing Germany to thoroughly review […]
Gripen vs. F-35: a tug-of-war for Canada’s aerial future
Amid tensions with Washington, Canada is hesitating between the Swedish Gripen and the American F-35 to renew its fleet. It’s a crucial choice in the […]
The Eurofighter threatened without stealth, but buoyed by its sensors
Without true stealth, the Eurofighter Typhoon relies on its sensors, weapons, and connectivity to remain credible before the arrival of FCAS and GCAP. In summary […]
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 […]
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 […]