8 November 2024

Thrust Vectoring: technology and functioning of engines with directional thrust

Thrust Vectoring, or directional thrust, is revolutionizing aerial maneuvers by enhancing the agility and control of combat aircraft and space launchers. Thrust Vectoring is a technology that allows the direction of an aircraft or spacecraft’s engine thrust to be controlled. Unlike traditional engines, this capability provides additional control by adjusting the thrust […]
8 November 2024

Why “Canards” Are Essential to Modern Fighter Jets

Explore the importance of “canards” on modern fighter jets: stability, maneuverability, and combat efficiency. Canards on fighter jets are control surfaces located at the front of the aircraft. Their role is essential for stability and maneuverability during flight, enhancing the aircraft’s response in complex maneuvers, thereby increasing combat performance. These design elements […]
28 October 2024

Armenia approaches India to buy SU-30MKIs

Armenia is exploring the purchase of Indian Su-30MKIs to bolster its defense, a strategic move marking a shift in its military alliances. Armenia, frustrated by incomplete deliveries of Russian weapons, is negotiating with India to purchase Su-30MKI fighters. This partnership would enable Armenia to acquire between eight and twelve aircraft, thereby strengthening […]
21 October 2024

France excludes Rafale jets from its military aid to Ukraine

France has excluded the Rafale jets from its military aid package to Ukraine, citing strategic and production constraints, while opting to provide Mirage 2000-5 aircraft instead. France has ruled out sending Rafale jets as part of its latest military aid package to Ukraine, despite discussions on the possibility. Strategic and industrial constraints […]
8 October 2024

The best American fighter jet from 1980 to 1990

Find out which American fighter jet from the 1980s to the 1990s made its mark on military aviation with its performance and operational impact. The 1980s and 1990s saw the rise of the American military jet fighter. The United States developed several high-performance fighter models to ensure air superiority in the face […]
5 October 2024

Peru modernizes its air force with a $3.5 billion fighter jet deal

Peru invests $3.5 billion to modernize its air force with 24 advanced fighter jets, addressing aging aircraft issues and enhancing national defense. Peru has launched a major modernization effort for its air force by acquiring 24 new fighter jets. The total cost of this upgrade amounts to $3.5 billion, aimed at replacing […]
1 October 2024

Ukrainian Mirage 2000-5F modified for air-to-ground capabilities

French Mirage 2000-5F fighters to be delivered to Ukraine will be modified to incorporate air-to-ground target destruction capabilities. In June 2023, France announced the delivery of Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets to Ukraine. These aircraft, designed for air-to-air missions, will be modified to acquire air-to-ground capability. These transformations will enable the Ukrainian Mirage […]
26 September 2024

Greece to modernize its air fleet with F-35s by 2028

Greece will receive its first F-35s in 2028, strengthening its position within NATO and modernizing its fleet with strategic acquisitions. Greece is set to receive its first F-35 fighter jets in 2028, as part of a vast program to modernize its air fleet. These fifth-generation aircraft, produced by Lockheed Martin, will considerably […]
26 September 2024

What agreements accompany sales of US combat aircraft?

Discover the strategic and financial quid pro quos negotiated between the United States and countries purchasing American combat aircraft. Sales of U.S. combat aircraft are not limited to a simple financial exchange. Buyers, often U.S. allies, benefit from logistical support agreements, technology transfers and strategic geopolitical alliances. In return, they undertake to […]