10 April 2025

How fighter pilots operate without GPS on a mission

How fighter pilots maintain their operations without GPS: alternative systems, manual techniques and training to deal with jamming. Modern fighter planes, such as the F-22 or the Rafale, rely on GPS for formidable precision in their missions. This satellite system ensures positioning with an error of less than 3 meters, essential for […]
10 April 2025

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 Flag exercises are designed to provide realistic air combat training. The evaluation of fighter pilots during these exercises is based on specific criteria aimed at measuring their […]
3 April 2025

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 of threats. The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, a fifth-generation fighter jet, is the pinnacle of American military aviation technology. Entering service in 2005, this aircraft excels in […]
3 April 2025

F-35: Electronic warfare performance against the S-400

Technical analysis of the electronic warfare capabilities of the F-35 against the S-400 defense system, comparing stealth, jamming and radar detection. The F-35 and S-400 represent major advances in fighter aircraft and air defense systems. This article analyzes in detail the electronic warfare capabilities of the F-35 against the S-400, assessing their […]
31 March 2025

The challenges of fighter jet maintenance in combat zones

A precise analysis of the challenges of fighter jet maintenance in combat zones: logistics, extreme conditions and advanced technologies. Maintaining fighter jets in combat zones is a complex task, where speed, precision and adaptability are essential. These aircraft, such as the Rafale or the F-35, incorporate advanced technologies – stealth, sophisticated avionics, […]
21 March 2025

The role of aircraft in Operation Tawakalna Ala Allah in 1988

Strategic analysis of the use of Iraqi aviation during Operation Tawakalna Ala Allah (1988) during the Iran-Iraq War Operation Tawakalna Ala Allah: military context and strategic objective Operation Tawakalna Ala Allah, carried out by Iraq in the spring of 1988, was one of the final offensives of the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988). This […]
21 March 2025

The Tuskegee Airmen: air combat and segregation

The Tuskegee fighter pilots made their mark in the Second World War despite segregation. Detailed strategic, technical and military analysis. The Tuskegee Airmen: political and military context The formation of the Tuskegee group took place within a discriminatory institutional framework. In 1940, the War Department gave in to pressure from African-American groups, […]
17 March 2025

Mirage III combat missions worldwide

Detailed analysis of Mirage III combat missions by user country. A technical, military and strategic assessment of the Dassault fighter. The Mirage III, designed by Dassault Aviation in the late 1950s, has served in over fifteen air forces. This single-engine delta fighter has been involved in major conflicts on several continents. More […]
14 March 2025

The real range of modern fighter planes

Technical analysis of the range of fighter planes without refueling: concepts, advantages, USA-Russia-Europe comparisons, precise figures. The range of fighter planes determines their ability to operate far from their base without airborne logistical support. This technical criterion, too often summarized in theoretical terms, nevertheless determines the real autonomy in offensive or defensive […]