Why the F-22 Would Beat the F-35 in a Dogfight, but Not in Every War
A technical look at whether the F-22 can defeat the F-35 in a dogfight, and why BVR combat, stealth and sensor fusion change the answer. […]
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A Hefty Bill for the Rafale F5: The UAE Pulls Out Amid French Technological Refusal
The UAE’s withdrawal from co-financing the Rafale F5 leaves Paris facing a hefty bill and reignites industrial tensions within the SCAF. In summary France finds […]
France Abandons the Eurodrone to Accelerate the Rafale F5
Paris is refocusing the LPM on the Rafale F5, its combat drone, and its future missiles, at the risk of undermining the European Eurodrone program. […]
China Turns the J-20 into a Mass-Production Weapon
With its automated factories, China is ramping up production of the J-20 and reshaping the industrial balance of power against Europe. In Summary China is […]
The Rafale F5 and its Drone: A Promised Revolution or a Masked Delay?
The Rafale F5 is set to carry the ASN4G, command a stealth drone, and maintain French deterrence against modern defenses. Executive Summary The Rafale F5 […]
The American F-47 Prepares for Aerial Swarm Warfare
With the F-47 and CCA drones, the US Air Force is preparing for distributed aerial warfare in the face of China and Pacific defenses. In […]
Indian Rafale Deal Stalled by Sovereignty Battle
India wants 114 more Rafales but is demanding greater technology transfer. Paris is protecting its codes. The contract has turned into a strategic standoff. Summary […]
The KF-21 Boramae Combat Ready, Seoul Eyes Exports
The KF-21 Boramae receives its green light for combat. Seoul validates its national fighter and is already targeting the export market to compete with the […]
When an F-22 is Beaten by an EA-18G
In 2009, an EA-18G Growler reportedly simulated a victory against an F-22. Here is a technical analysis of a duel where electronic warfare and tactics […]
The Rafale: The Fighter Jet’s Deliberate, Low-Key Stealth
The Rafale is not a pure stealth aircraft. It combines design, materials, passive sensors, and electronic warfare to reduce its detectability. In Summary The Rafale […]