3 April 2023

Flying into the stratosphere

Have you ever looked up at the sky and wondered what mysteries may be held above your line of sight? While birds, planes, and clouds soar high in our atmosphere’s troposphere, there is an even greater expanse that can tell us so much more. Flying into the stratosphere, aircrafts have to brace […]
27 February 2023

The speed of of fighter jets

Fighter aircraft are among the fastest machines ever built, capable of supersonic speeds of up to Mach 3, and in some cases even higher. Their speed is critical to their air defense, reconnaissance and attack missions, and their technology continues to develop to further improve their performance. Discover the exciting world of […]
2 February 2023

Weapons systems of fighter jets

I. Introduction A. Definition of a fighter aircraft weapon system A weapon system for a fighter jet is a collection of devices, equipment, and technology designed to provide the aircraft with the capability to threaten or destroy air or ground targets. Weapon systems can include air-to-air missiles, bombs, machine guns and other […]
12 January 2023

Selecting a multi-role fighter or a specialized fighter

Is it better for a country to have a multi-role fighter or a specialized fighter? This answer guides the purchase of aircraft for modern militaries. Fighter jets and their importance in modern warfare Fighters are military aircraft designed for air-to-air combat, air-to-ground attack and reconnaissance missions. They are considered one of the […]
11 January 2023

Fighter pilots and the artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to have a significant impact on the way fighter pilots operate in the future. With advances in machine learning and computer vision, AI is poised to revolutionize the way pilots interact with their aircraft, providing them with new capabilities and enhancing their performance. AI can automate repetitive […]
9 December 2022

French Rafale are striking at Daesh

Reassurance missions for allies in Central and Eastern Europe are not the only ones carried out by French combat aircraft. From the flight deck of the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, Dassault Aviation Rafale M omni-purpose fighter jets are pursuing anti-terrorist operations in the Iraqi-Syrian zone. All under the radar cover of […]
3 November 2022

F-15C/D Eagle deployed to Japan are retiring

It’s not only in the Air National Guard that the days of the powerful fighter are now numbered, but also in the Pacific Air Forces. After 43 years of loyal service, the McDonnell-Douglas F-15 Eagle will begin its operational retirement from Japan this Tuesday, November 1, 2022. The 18th Wing of the […]
18 August 2022

Qatar receives its first Eurofighter Typhoon

The Qatar Emiri Air Force officially became on Monday 15 August 2022 the first air force to use the two major European-made fighter aircraft. It took delivery of its first Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon in Great Britain. It is the first of a series of 24 multi-role fighters to be assembled at BAE […]
11 August 2022

What does it take to be a fighter pilot?

Do you have what it takes to be a fighter pilot? It takes more than just flying skills. Being a fighter pilot requires courage, quick thinking, and nerves of steel. If you’re interested in becoming a fighter pilot, there are a few things you should know. First, you’ll need to have excellent […]