Rafale F5: in 2030, France will enter the era of connected combat
Scheduled for 2030, the Rafale F5 is changing in nature. Ultra-connected and data-centric, it is becoming a hub for air combat rather than a simple […]
Aviation
A dream to build yourself: is it possible to build an experimental aircraft
Building an experimental aircraft is accessible to amateurs, but requires compliance with standards, certification, construction, and regulations. We explain how and why. In summary Building […]
Kelly Johnson: Skunk Works, U2, SR-71, and Area 51
Portrait of Kelly Johnson, aerospace genius, creator of Skunk Works, and head of iconic aircraft development for Lockheed Martin. Clarence “Kelly” Johnson is recognized as […]
S-512 Diplomat – The supersonic jet of the future: quiet, windowless, and ultra-fast
The Spike S-512 Diplomat innovates with low-boom technology, a windowless digital cabin, and efficiency designed for viable civil supersonic flight. In summary The Spike S-512 […]
The Lightning and its thrust: the interceptor that climbed like a rocket
Two Rolls-Royce Avon engines, a formidable thrust-to-weight ratio, and 50,000 ft/min: how the English Electric Lightning defined rapid interception. In summary Designed for British air […]
The US Air Force is relying on the autonomous Cessna 208B to validate the Reliable Autonomy System
A $17.4 million contract equips a Cessna 208B with the Reliable Autonomy System to validate the safe integration of drones into civil and military airspace. […]
The true availability rate of the F-35 and the legacy of ALIS
Actual availability of the F-35, time-on-target, and support costs. What changes do ALIS and ODIN bring? Figures, bottlenecks, and avenues for recovery. In summary The […]
Japan sends its F-15Js to Europe: a historic first for the JASDF
Unprecedented deployment of JASDF F-15Js to the United Kingdom and Germany. An “Atlantic Eagles” mission that strengthens Indo-Pacific–Atlantic ties and interoperability. Summary Japan takes a […]
A look back at the missions carried out by French Rafale and Mirage aircraft to intercept drones in the Middle East
France has confirmed the interception of around ten drones in the Middle East by Rafale and Mirage 2000-5F aircraft. Context, missions, resources, detailed assessment. Operational […]
When France dreamed of a military Concorde tanker
France had considered a military Concorde tanker to support the Mirage IV and nuclear deterrence. Technical, strategic, and historical analysis. The strategic context of French […]