T-7A Red Hawk: the ejection seat that nearly brought down the program
Safety, size diversity, testing, and delays: why the ACES 5 seat in the T-7A Red Hawk became the breaking point for the program. In summary […]
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December compromise finally revives the SCAF demonstrator 2027
At the December summit, Paris, Berlin, and Madrid unblocked the SCAF: financing for the next phase, industrial sharing, and a commitment to a demonstrator in […]
The KF-21 reaches a key milestone with an IFF tailored for modern warfare
$11 million contract: the KF-21 adopts the APX-127(V)1 for a more secure IFF, compatible with Mode 5/Mode S, and better aligned with allies. Summary On […]
Behind the J-20, the shadow of hacking: copying, convergence, or misinformation?
Similarities, hacking, stolen data: what we really know about the J-20, its supposed links to the F-22/F-35, and its differences. In summary The Chengdu J-20 […]
The myth of the F-35 “kill switch”: the dependency that really matters
F-35, software dependency, ODIN, and mission data: what can Washington really control, and what room for maneuver remains for buyers? In summary The debate over […]
Is the F-35 really the ideal aircraft for northern countries?
Arctic climate, cold weather start-up, hidden costs: is the F-35 a good choice for northern countries or a very expensive technological gamble? In summary The […]
The use of the Rafale in Libya, a showcase for Dassault
The Rafale played a central role in the French intervention in Libya. Missions, weapons, successes, and limitations: analysis of a landmark engagement for Dassault. Summary […]
A single European sixth-generation fighter jet: a necessary gamble?
In light of the SCAF and GCAP programs, the idea of a single European production of a sixth-generation fighter jet poses significant budgetary, industrial, and […]
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? […]
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 […]