End of service for the French Air Force’s KC-135RG aircraft
The French Air Force is retiring its KC-135RG aircraft in favor of the A330 MRTT, strengthening its refueling and strategic transport capabilities. On July 7, […]
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How the F-22 Raptor evades long-range radar
Stealth fighter jets such as the F-22 Raptor adapt their tactics to evade long-range radar systems. The F-22 Raptor is the first operational fifth-generation stealth […]
The Rafale F5 takes on Russian and Chinese stealth fighters
The Rafale F5 will be equipped with RBE-2XG radar, collaborative UCAV and quantum link to counter Russian and Chinese stealth fighters by 2030. The Rafale […]
Lockheed launches missile production in Europe: a strategic turning point
Lockheed is ramping up production of PAC-3, HIMARS, and GMLRS missiles in Europe to meet growing military demand. Since the war in Ukraine, Lockheed Martin […]
Battle of Britain: 5 little-known facts that changed the course of the war
From foreign pilots to bombing errors, discover five surprising facts about the Battle of Britain, a key moment in World War II. The Battle of […]
The aircraft and strategy of Operation Rolling Thunder
Operation Rolling Thunder marked the Vietnam War with the massive use of American fighter jets. Strategic analysis and detailed aerial assessment. A poorly calibrated aerial […]
Vomiting and fainting in fighter jets?
Detailed analysis of the risk of vomiting or loss of consciousness during flight in fighter jets, with figures and technical solutions. A fighter jet flight […]
Actual availability rates for the F-22, Rafale, Su-35, and Gripen E
Detailed analysis of the operational availability rates of F-22, Rafale, Gripen E, and Su-35 aircraft: figures, technical and logistical causes. Key data for measuring operational […]
Military aircraft maintenance costs: an inevitable increase
Military aircraft maintenance costs will increase by 1.4% per year between now and 2035, reaching $111 billion According to a study by Oliver Wyman, global […]
British fighter pilot training schools
Discover the schools, selection process, and training for fighter pilots in the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom has a structured and rigorous fighter pilot training […]