The Antonov An-124 Modernizes Its Cockpit to Remain Indispensable
Nearly 44 years after its maiden flight, the An-124 receives modern avionics while Airbus, Boeing, and Europe remain dependent on its outsized cargo capacity. In […]
Russia
Russia: Standoff Strikes Redefine the War in Ukraine
With UMPK bombs, Su-34s, and Kh-101 missiles, Russia is now prioritizing long-range strikes to preserve its aircraft and wear down Ukrainian defenses. In Summary The […]
Russia: The Su-57 Becomes a Drone Carrier and Targets Exports
At El Alamein, Russia presents the Su-57E with S-71 drones and prepares the Su-57D to command the Okhotnik and swarms. In Summary At the El […]
Moscow Strengthens the Su-57 with Next-Generation Propulsion
Moscow accelerates Su-57 production while its next-generation engine promises more thrust, extended range, and enhanced supercruise capabilities. In summary Russia is clearly accelerating the development […]
The Sacrificed Su-75: Moscow Stakes Everything on Drones
Russia is effectively putting the Su-75 Checkmate on hold, concentrating its resources on the Su-57, drones, and the defense of Moscow. Executive Summary The Su-75 […]
The Ukrainian raid that exposes Russian air defense vulnerabilities
The Ukrainian strike on Shagol exposes Russian Su-57s and Su-34s, reveals the range of Kyiv’s drones, and undermines Moscow’s military narrative. In summary The Ukrainian […]
How the MiG-15 Changed Aerial Warfare in Korea
Designed to intercept American bombers, the MiG-15 altered the course of the air war in Korea before being overtaken by its own limitations. In Summary […]
How the MiG-23 corrected the flaws of the Soviet MiG-21
MiG-23: historical and military analysis of a Soviet variable-geometry fighter, from its design to its operational record and its limitations in combat. The MiG-23 occupies […]
MiG-31 and total look-down: the radar feat that surprised NATO
With its Zaslon radar, the MiG-31 learned to “see” above the ground and isolate cruise missiles. A feat from the 1980s. In summary At the […]
Franken-Flanker: how Ukraine is reinventing the Soviet Su-27
How Ukraine is transforming its Su-27s into Western weapons platforms: tablets, adapted pylons, JDAM-ER, HARM, and electronic warfare against the S-400. In summary Ukraine is […]