Anatomy of the 6th generation fighter jet
Airframe, engines, sensors, drones, and doctrine: a technical and strategic anatomy of the 6th generation fighter jet, criterion by criterion, without duplication. In summary A […]
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How the Vietnam War shaped the A-10 Warthog
The Vietnam War inspired the A-10 Thunderbolt II, an iconic ground attack aircraft designed to address the shortcomings of air support. Discover its robust design, […]
Chengdu J-20S: a stealth fighter “mothership” for drones
With the two-seater J-20S, China wants to transform its stealth fighter into a flying command post for accompanying drones. A deliberate tactical break. In summary […]
Colombia: Rafale loses, Gripen wins
Colombia chooses Saab Gripen over Rafale to replace its Kfir aircraft: offsets, operating costs, and politics weighed more heavily than pure performance. Summary Colombia has […]
Germany decides on the F-35: is Europe losing the SCAF?
Between operational urgency, nuclear sharing, and industrial rivalries, Berlin secures the F-35 and weakens the European SCAF. In summary Germany has chosen to buy American […]
J-20 and J-36: why China is betting on two stealth giants
China is developing two major stealth aircraft. The J-20 and J-36 fulfill distinct roles in a strategy of global air superiority. In summary The coexistence […]
With Indonesia, the TAI Kaan moves from project to real industrial challenge
The TAI Kaan reaches a milestone with an Indonesian contract for 48 aircraft. Performance, military integration, and expectations surrounding the new-generation Turkish fighter jet. In […]
China’s J-35A enters mass production and targets export market
China is ramping up production of the J-35A, a medium-sized stealth fighter jet, with the aim of competing with the F-35 on the export market. […]
Purchase of the F-35: is Germany sacrificing the Rafale and the SCAF?
Tornado at the end of its life, NATO nuclear mission, tight schedule: why Berlin opted for the F-35, and what this means for the SCAF. […]
With its new engine, does the Su-57 really take on a new dimension?
The Su-57 finally receives its definitive engine. What the Izdeliye 30 really changes in terms of performance and balance compared to Western fighters. In summary […]