Ejecting From a Fighter Jet: Why the Spine Risks Giving Way
An ejection can save a pilot in a matter of seconds, but it subjects the body to accelerations powerful enough to cause spinal fractures and […]
Hawker Hunter Crash Reignites Debate Over Reliability
An ATAC Hawker Hunter crashed off the coast of California following a loss of thrust. Past incidents raise questions regarding engine performance and maintenance. Executive […]
Hypersonic missiles are changing the role of fighter jets
Kinzhal, ARRW, HACM, DF-17, ASN4G: the race for hypersonic missiles is transforming fighter jets into ultra-long-range strike platforms. In Summary Hypersonic missiles do not make […]
F-35 Parts Fall into Chinese Hands in Hong Kong
A canopy and weapons bay door from an F-35 were misrouted to Hong Kong. Washington is investigating potential risks to American stealth technology. In Summary […]
India Deploys Its Rafale, Su-30MKI, and Tejas Against American F-35s
In Jodhpur, six American F-35As are participating in Tarang Shakti 2026. India is testing interoperability and asserting its regional strategic role. In Summary The Indian […]
The F-16 Receives the AN/ALQ-257 IVEWS to Strengthen Its Protection
The U.S. Air Force is launching initial production of the AN/ALQ-257 IVEWS, an electronic warfare suite designed to enhance the F-16’s survivability. In Summary The […]
At +9G, Here Is What a Fighter Pilot’s Body Really Endures
At +9G, vision, the brain, and the heart are pushed to their absolute limits. Here is how fighter pilots withstand these extreme forces and how […]
The FQ-42 Vengeance Accelerates the US Air Force’s Transition Toward Unmanned Aviation
The FQ-42 Vengeance enters a new phase: flights with manned fighters, armament, AI, and a target of 500 American CCAs as early as 2032. In […]
BAE Launches 10 Satellites to Track Hypersonic Missiles
BAE Systems passes the critical design review for MEO Epoch 2, ten satellites designed to track ballistic missiles and hypersonic glide vehicles from space. In […]
Lockheed Martin Receives $1.2 Billion to Produce Anti-Ship PrSM
With PrSM Increment 2, the U.S. Army gives HIMARS a new long-range strike capability against ships and mobile land targets. Summary The U.S. Army is […]