24 February 2025

The Hawker Hurricane’s crucial role in the Battle of Britain

Discover how the Hawker Hurricane contributed to British air supremacy in the Battle of Britain in 1940. The Hawker Hurricane is often overshadowed by the more famous Spitfire in accounts of the Second World War. However, this British single-seat fighter played a decisive role in the Battle of Britain in 1940. Its […]
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 […]
14 February 2025

The cost of the Dassault Rafale

Discover the budget for the Rafale, a fighter aircraft designed by Dassault. Development cost, financial figures and issues at stake in the French program The Dassault Rafale is a multi-role fighter aircraft that occupies a major place in the French aeronautics industry. Its development program, launched in the 1980s, has been spread […]
10 February 2025

The evolution of interceptor aircraft

Discover the technical and operational evolution of fighter and interceptor aircraft, with figures and specific examples. Fighter interceptors must act quickly to counter a threat. Its main objective is to reach the target before it penetrates protected space or causes damage. Over time, the technological capabilities of interceptor aircraft have advanced. Its […]
5 February 2025

The Sukhoi SU-24 Fencer in combat

Strategic analysis of the Sukhoi SU-24 Fencer, a Russian fighter aircraft. Detailed technical data, strategies and military context. Accurate, reliable information. The Sukhoi SU-24 Fencer occupies an important place in the history of Russian fighter aircraft. Designed for attacking and suppressing enemy defenses, this aircraft is also capable of ground strikes and […]
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

Dassault Albatros: a new asset for French maritime surveillance

On January 24, 2025, the prototype Dassault Aviation Albatros maritime surveillance aircraft made its maiden flight, temporarily registered F-WATM. Derived from the Falcon 2000LXS business jet, the Albatros retains the elegant lines of its predecessor, while incorporating equipment specific to its future missions. The French Ministry of the Armed Forces has ordered […]
3 February 2025

Towards a 7th generation hypersonic stealth fighter by 2050

An exploration of the technologies envisaged for 7th-generation fighter jets by 2050: hypersonic flight, advanced stealth, artificial intelligence and space capabilities. The 7th generation fighter jets, expected by 2050, promise major technological advances. Among them, hypersonic flight will enable them to reach speeds of over Mach 5, or more than 6,125 km/h. […]
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 […]