F-22 Raptor: How IRST Pods Boost Its Passive Detection
The F-22 is testing new stealth pods and infrared sensors at Edwards aimed at upgrading its detection and survivability. Executive Summary New photographs captured in […]
Why the US Navy Is Transforming Its Aircraft Carriers After the Super Hornet
The US Navy is transforming its Carrier Air Wings: F-35C, F/A-XX, drones, and Super Hornet Block III are reshaping American naval aviation power. Executive Summary […]
Luftwaffe: Fleet Availability Remains the Core Challenge Ahead of the F-35
Germany is modernizing its Luftwaffe, but spare parts, maintenance, and logistics remain critical. The F-35 mitigates certain risks while creating new ones. Summary The low […]
Can a Second Antonov An-225 Really Revive Mriya?
Destroyed at Hostomel in 2022, the An-225 could be reborn thanks to an unfinished second airframe. However, the industrial challenge is colossal. Summary Rebuilding the […]
The Rafale Enters the Race to Replace Portugal’s F-16s
Dassault proposes the Rafale to replace Portugal’s F-16s and, alongside Thales and Safran, prepares industrial cooperation in Portugal. Summary Dassault Aviation has taken a new […]
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 […]