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 […]
10 April 2025

The navigation and control systems of fighter planes

Detailed analysis of cockpit technologies, fly-by-wire, GPS and radar systems in fighter planes. The evolution of fighter plane cockpits and flight control systems The cockpits of fighter planes have undergone a major transformation over the decades, moving from mechanical controls to sophisticated electronic systems. Initially, pilots used controls mechanically linked to the […]
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

Russia: new delivery of Su-35S fighters in 2025

Russia receives its first Su-35S in 2025. Technical analysis of the delivery, the capabilities of the fighters and the production issues. The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), under the aegis of Rostec, delivered the first batch of Su-35S fighters to the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) in March 2025. These 4++ generation aircraft, factory […]
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, […]
28 March 2025

The Russian lessons of the MiG-29 for the future development of fighter planes

Analysis of the lessons learned from the MiG-29 by Russia and their influence on the design of subsequent fighters, with a focus on technological advances. The MiG-29, introduced in the 1980s, marked a significant milestone in Soviet military aviation. Designed to compete with Western fighters such as the F-16, it enabled the […]
28 March 2025

Evolution of drone propulsion systems up to the SR-72

Detailed analysis of the evolution of drone propulsion systems, from the first models to the advanced technologies of the SR-72. A retrospective of the first drone propulsion systems The first drones, developed during the First World War, mainly used piston engines. These engines, similar to those of manned aircraft of the time, […]
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 […]