17 March 2025

Hypersonic jets and engines: impact on air combat

Technical analysis of hypersonic aircraft, advanced engines and strategic consequences for air combat and tomorrow’s fighter aircraft. Hypersonic technologies are changing the balance in military aeronautics. Supersonic speed, long an operational limit, is becoming secondary to aircraft capable of speeds in excess of Mach 5. Projects for hypersonic jets and adapted engines […]
10 March 2025

OTV-7 mission: the Boeing X-37B extends its orbital capabilities

The OTV-7 mission of the Boeing X-37B confirms the technological developments of the Space Force’s secret space orbiter and its strategic implications. The OTV-7 (Orbital Test Vehicle) mission of the Boeing X-37B, launched in December 2023, represents a significant technical milestone for the Space Force’s space program. Designed as a reusable orbital […]
7 March 2025

How stealth aircraft evade modern radar

Discover how stealth aircraft avoid detection by modern radar thanks to advanced geometry, materials and tactics. In the field of military aeronautics, stealth is transforming air combat strategies. Stealth fighter planes, designed to go unnoticed by enemy detection systems, embody a decisive tactical advantage. Their ability to penetrate enemy defenses without being […]
5 March 2025

The integration of artificial intelligence into fighter aircraft combat systems

Artificial intelligence optimizes modern fighter aircraft, improving weapon systems, decision-making and human-machine collaboration. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the combat systems of modern fighter aircraft is profoundly transforming the operational capabilities of air forces. This technological development aims to improve decision-making, mission effectiveness and fighter pilot safety. Optimization of weapons […]
24 February 2025

The Boeing X-37B OTV-7 mission: technological advances and strategic challenges

Discover the objectives and innovations of the OTV-7 mission of the Boeing X-37B, the US Space Force’s secret space glider. The Boeing X-37B, also known as the Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV), is an autonomous, reusable space glider developed to test new space technologies. Since its first flight in 2010, it has completed […]
5 February 2025

The use of artificial intelligence in fighter jets

Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing fighter aircraft, enhancing the capabilities of pilots and autonomous systems. Artificial intelligence (AI) is profoundly transforming the field of military aviation, particularly as far as fighter aircraft are concerned. Its integration aims to improve the performance, precision and safety of aerial missions. This article explores the […]
3 February 2025

The US Navy’s aborted “Diamondback” nuclear air-to-air missile project

In the 1950s, the US Navy studied the “Diamondback”, a Sidewinder-derived nuclear air-to-air missile with liquid propulsion and dual-mode guidance. In the mid-1950s, the US Navy initiated the “Diamondback” project, aimed at developing a nuclear-tipped air-to-air missile derived from the Sidewinder. This missile was to feature liquid-fuel propulsion and a dual-mode guidance […]
22 January 2025

Norwegian F-35s switch to sustainable fuels

Norway’s F-35s have completed a test flight using a fuel blend containing 40% biofuel, paving the way for similar use by the US F-35 fleet. The F-35 Lightning II, developed by Lockheed Martin, recently completed a maiden flight using Synthetic Aviation Fuels (SATF). This test, carried out by a Royal Norwegian Air […]
20 January 2025

Aircraft wing shapes

Highlighting aircraft wing shapes (straight, swept, delta, variable geometry) and their advantages for each aeronautical application. Aircraft wings play a major role in lift. Depending on their design, they can enhance speed, stability or maneuverability. Aircraft manufacturers choose a shape to suit their missions and constraints. The straight wing, often seen on […]