NGAD on hold: will the US Air Force abandon it?
Between colossal costs, swarms of expendable drones, and budgetary constraints, the NGAD super fighter is under scrutiny. Can the US Air Force still justify it? […]
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The new J-35 stealth fighter reveals a radar signature “the size of a palm”
China claims that the J-35 carrier-based fighter has an RCS smaller than a palm, marking a major advance in stealth technology. In summary Chinese state […]
Russia: Su-75 announced to fly in 2026 despite doubts
Su-75 Checkmate stealth fighter, derivative drone, and export: Moscow promises a first flight in 2026 despite the war, sanctions, and a highly competitive market. Summary […]
The MiG-29K’s super maneuverability, an extreme advantage in dogfights
Thanks to its aerodynamics and powerful engines, the MiG-29K offers formidable super maneuverability in dogfights, superior to the Super Hornet at low speeds. In summary […]
The Boeing X-32: four major innovations in aircraft design
Discover the four technical innovations of the Boeing X-32, from direct lift to monocoque composite, cost-oriented design and stealth compromises. Summary The Boeing X-32 project, […]
China Tests Stealth J-36 and J-XDS at Lop Nur Base
Satellite images reveal the J-36 and J-XDS operating from Lop Nur, signaling a ramp-up in China’s sixth-generation fighter programs. Summary Commercial satellite imagery has identified […]
The Rafale’s “USB key”: EMTI makes the aircraft truly upgradeable
The Rafale owes its superiority to its modular EMTI/MDPU computer, a “plug-and-fight” architecture that combines sensors, speeds up updates, and quickly integrates new weapons. In […]
The world’s most expensive fighter jets
Top 10 most expensive fighter jets: purchase cost, training, and support over 10 years. Methodology, assumptions, figures converted into euros, and analysis of differences. Summary […]
The L-39 Albatros, the aircraft that trains fighter pilots
The L-39 Albatros from Aero Vodochody: origins, missions, key figures, L-39NG variants, and civilian uses of L-39 flight. Technical and market analysis. Summary Designed by […]
The bold gamble of the YF-107: the VAID dorsal air intake
Why did North American place the YF-107’s air intake above the cockpit? Technical analysis of the VAID, its aerodynamic challenges, and its legacy. In summary […]