F-35 Block 4 reduced and delayed until 2031
The reconfigured F-35 Block 4: major delays, increased costs, reduced capabilities, first deliveries expected only from 2031 onwards. Background to the F-35 program The F-35 […]
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How do armies choose between the Rafale, F-35, and Eurofighter?
Technical and objective analysis of the criteria that guide the choice between the Rafale, F-35, and Eurofighter fighter jets, based on performance, cost, and politics. […]
The role of combat drones in mixed air patrols
Combat drones are becoming increasingly common in mixed patrols with piloted aircraft. Technical, strategic, and geopolitical analysis of this military revolution. The concept of joint […]
The transformation of the PLAAF: fewer but more capable
Study of the modernization of the Chinese air force: personnel, fleet, logistical support, drones, doctrine, and future challenges analyzed. The Chinese Air Force (PLAAF) has […]
Freedom: the new twin-engine trainer aircraft to replace the T-45
SNC offers Freedom, a twin-engine trainer aircraft that is more economical, sustainable, and better prepares future naval pilots than the T-45. Sierra Nevada Corporation presents […]
The flaws revealed in Russian and Chinese stealth aircraft: what are their vulnerabilities?
Discover the potential flaws in Russian and Chinese stealth aircraft, their technical, structural, and operational vulnerabilities to modern radar, and their real limitations. The potential […]
The F-22 Raptor: extreme stealth, radar signature reduced to that of a bumblebee
Discover how the F-22 achieves stealth comparable to that of a bumblebee thanks to its shape, innovative materials, and ultra-agile AESA radar, a unique tactical […]
The Rafale F4 versus the F3R: a technological revolution for defense
Discover the major advances of the Rafale F4 compared to the F3R: radar, weaponry, connectivity. A technological leap forward for air superiority. The evolution of […]
How an F-15 was used to strike a satellite in space
The F-15 Eagle accurately launched an ASM-135 ASAT missile to destroy the Solwind P78-1 satellite in orbit in 1985 during a unique test. A unique […]
The F-22 Raptor program: an €11 billion renewal
An €11 billion modernization contract for the F-22 Ranger, covering sensors, weapons, open architecture, and operational longevity. The F-22 Raptor remains a central part of […]