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 […]
Aviation
The Mirage IV, France’s first strategic nuclear bomber
Designed in the 1950s, the Mirage IV was France’s first nuclear aircraft, a pillar of deterrence and a symbol of French air power. The historical […]
Portugal welcomes the first flight of the A-29N developed by Embraer
Embraer completes the maiden flight of the A-29N to the Força Aérea Portuguesa. Technical details, background, budgets, expected performance. The maiden flight of the A-29N: […]
Airbus boosts A321 production in China with mega-deal
Airbus expands A321 assembly in China with AVIC, prepares mega-deal. Technical, strategic, industrial, and commercial analysis. Airbus’ expansion in China: an industrial turning point Airbus […]
Algeria–Morocco: the air race shaking up the Maghreb
Algeria and Morocco are investing heavily in fighter jets, fueling a military rivalry with serious regional implications. The context of a persistent rivalry Since independence, […]
Russian SU-57 fighter jet delivered incomplete
Documents reveal that the Russian Su-57 fighter jet has been delivered incomplete, without key systems, affecting its performance, costs, and commercial future. A recent analysis […]
Area 51 at Groom Lake: UFOs or top-secret aircraft
Technical analysis of Area 51 at Groom Lake: classified aviation programs or simply unexplained phenomena? Area 51, also known as Groom Lake, is a top-secret […]
The F-117 Nighthawk: the stealth aircraft that remained invisible for seven years
The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk flew in secret from 1981 to 1988, hidden by the US Air Force at Groom Lake. A look back at an […]
South Korea: an AI-powered stealth drone
South Korea is developing an autonomous stealth drone to accompany its KF-21 fighter jet. The aim is to strengthen its air superiority with AI. South […]
Can India impose peace through military power?
India has an expanding military force. But is it capable of playing a decisive role in regional stability? A changing military power The question of […]