21 October 2024

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works expands in the Netherlands

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and the Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre collaborate for advanced technological solutions in aerospace defense. Lockheed Martin Skunk Works®, renowned for its innovations in the aerospace sector, has signed a collaboration agreement with the Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR). This partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), aims […]
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 […]
15 October 2024

Wing Walkers: Walking on Wings in Mid-Flight

Explore the technical and historical world of wing walkers, those professionals who walk on the wings of planes during aerobatic flights. Wing walkers are specialized performers who perform acrobatics on the wings of planes in flight. Secured by safety harnesses, they execute spectacular maneuvers at altitudes of up to 600 meters and […]
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 […]
2 October 2024

The limited impact of Russian disinformation

Technical analysis of Russian disinformation operations, including the Doppelganger project, and their real effects on Western societies. Russia has stepped up its disinformation operations with projects such as Doppelganger, aimed at manipulating public opinion in Western countries such as the USA, Germany and France. Although these campaigns have generated extensive media coverage, […]
2 October 2024

China is ready for war, but what about the USA?

The US defense industry is struggling to keep pace with the rise of China’s military power. Analysis of the industrial stakes and key figures. China’s rise to military power is undeniable. Although the Chinese economy has its weaknesses, its defense sector is growing rapidly, with massive investment in the production of ships, […]
1 October 2024

Turkey and NATO: towards a break-up or redefinition?

Turkey’s refusal to take part in the Ramstein Flag 24 exercise raises questions about its future within NATO and its geopolitical ambitions. Turkey recently refused to take part in the Ramstein Flag 24 air exercise organized by NATO in Greece. This decision highlights ongoing tensions with its Western allies and raises questions […]
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 […]