Air superiority or ground attack: the strategic dilemma
Detailed analysis of the military, political, and tactical factors guiding the choice between air superiority missions and ground attack missions. A fundamental strategic choice in […]
Aviation
The merger of MiG and Sukhoi and its consequences
Detailed analysis of the MiG-Sukhoi merger within the UAC and its implications for the Russian aviation industry. On June 1, 2022, Russia formalized the merger […]
Ejection procedures at high altitude and supersonic speed
Technical analysis of ejection procedures in fighter aircraft at high altitude and supersonic speed. The ejection of a pilot at high altitude and supersonic speed […]
Air engagements at a numerical disadvantage: tactical choices
How air forces compensate for their numerical inferiority when facing more numerous enemy fighter aircraft: air tactics and combat strategy. An introduction to tactical choices […]
Unidentified aerial phenomenon and secret military aircraft
Precise analysis of radar signatures, trajectories, and witness accounts to distinguish a UAP from a classified military aircraft, with expert recommendations. Observations of UAPs (unidentified […]
Operation Anaconda: a decisive battle in Afghanistan
Detailed analysis of Operation Anaconda (2002), its military strategy, and the use of air forces in the war in Afghanistan. Operation Anaconda, carried out in […]
The Multi-Service Tactical Brevity Code
Understanding the Multi-Service Tactical Brevity Code, a key communication tool between fighter pilots, aircraft, and allied forces during tactical operations. The Multi-Service Tactical Brevity Code […]
French air strategies at Dien Bien Phu in 1954
French air strategy at Dien Bien Phu in 1954: initial plan, fighter planes deployed, actual effectiveness, limitations, and impact on defeat. The Battle of Dien […]
Military policy and strategy: the inseparable duality of modern conflicts
Modern military strategy cannot ignore the political dynamics that shape contemporary conflicts. Modern military strategy cannot be separated from the political dynamics that surround it. […]
Close-range combat training for fighter pilots
Discover how fighter pilots train for dogfighting against unconventional tactics. Close-range aerial combat, or dogfighting, remains a complex challenge for fighter pilots, especially when facing […]