Why the Rafale’s RBE2 radar remains a decisive asset
First PESA, then AESA, the Rafale’s RBE2 radar is at the heart of its tactical superiority. Operation, signal processing, modes, and real combat effectiveness. Summary […]
Month: February 2026
How AI is already transforming the capabilities of the F-35
The F-35 already uses advanced automation, and is now entering a true AI phase. Capabilities, limitations, missions, and exports to allies: what is changing. In […]
How an old Hawker Sea Fury managed to shoot down a MiG-15
In Korea, the Hawker Sea Fury proved that a well-piloted piston-engine fighter could still beat a jet. A detailed look back at a duel that […]
Turkish and Chinese drones are gaining ground in Africa
In the Sahel and East Africa, Turkish and Chinese drones are gaining ground. Behind their success lies a simple reality: they cost less than a […]
NGAD slows down, Lockheed pushes F-35+ to capture a share of the budget
The US NGAD program is stumbling over costs. Lockheed is promoting a more affordable F-35+, designed to pilot combat drones and maintain air superiority. In […]
The Rafale F5 takes on a new dimension with its combat drone
France is accelerating the Rafale F5 and its stealth combat drone. Behind the announcement lies an industrial, nuclear, and strategic choice in response to the […]
The 2026 budget reignites the debate: does France want 286 Rafale aircraft?
The 2026 budget mentions 286 Rafale aircraft, compared to 225 today. Is this just a publicity stunt or a real turning point? Production rates, deadlines, […]
The F-22’s “Mickey Mouse ears”: stealth… in visible mode
The F-22 sometimes flies with Luneburg lenses. Why make a stealth aircraft visible, and what this says about civilian radar, security, and secrecy. In summary […]
YFQ-42A “Dark Merlin”: the drone set to change aerial combat
General Atomics has named its YFQ-42A “Dark Merlin.” Behind the name lies a key milestone: testing mission autonomy and USAF integration. Summary On February 23, […]
F-35s recalled to Iran: an imminent strike?
Washington withdraws F-35s from Cold Response in Norway, prioritizing the Middle East. What this means for NATO’s Arctic training. In summary The United States has […]