34-hour air strike: the return of US strategic deterrence
Two US B-1B bombers carried out a 34-hour strike over 45,000 km, demonstrating the global strike capability of the US Air Force. On February 2, […]
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The criteria used by the US Air Force to assess fighter pilots during Red Flag exercises
Selection criteria used by the US Air Force to evaluate fighter pilots during Red Flag exercises: performance, precision and coordination. The US Air Force’s Red […]
Why is the United States reluctant to sell the F-22 to its allies?
The United States limits the sale of the F-22 to its allies to protect its stealth technology and maintain its air superiority in the face […]
US strategy: a shift from Europe and the Middle East to Asia
The United States is reorienting its foreign policy, disengaging from Europe and the Middle East to focus its efforts on Asia, in the face of […]
The US Air Force unveils the Skyraider II, a versatile light attack aircraft
The US Air Force introduces the Skyraider II, a light attack aircraft derived from the AT-802U, designed for special operations with close air support and […]
NGAD: Towards a major transformation of US air strategy
The NGAD program, a cornerstone of US air strategy, faces major financial and strategic challenges under the Trump administration. The Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) […]
F-14 superiority in the 1981 Gulf of Syrte incident
In 1981, the Gulf of Syrte incident highlighted the superiority of the F-14 Tomcat over the Libyan Su-22, affirming the air power of the US […]
The best American fighter jet from 1980 to 1990
Find out which American fighter jet from the 1980s to the 1990s made its mark on military aviation with its performance and operational impact. The […]
China is ready for war, but what about the USA?
The US defense industry is struggling to keep pace with the rise of China’s military power. Analysis of the industrial stakes and key figures. China’s […]
What agreements accompany sales of US combat aircraft?
Discover the strategic and financial quid pro quos negotiated between the United States and countries purchasing American combat aircraft. Sales of U.S. combat aircraft are […]