Supersonic: aerodynamic loads and structural limits of aircraft
At Mach 1 and beyond, aircraft undergo a change in conditions: shocks, heat, stress. This places demands on the structure and coating, both underneath and […]
Technology
SCAF: the aircraft of the future at the heart of a software war
SCAF promises collaborative combat based on networks and software, but these key components are crystallizing tensions over sovereignty and intellectual property. In summary The Future […]
Lattice’s virtual wall: the border becomes invisible
Deployed on the US-Mexico border, Lattice combines sensors and AI. Promises of efficiency, fears of permanent invisible surveillance. In summary Anduril’s Lattice is often described […]
The mystery of the mirrored F-22s, a discreet preview of the future NGAD
Why some F-22s appear with a mirror coating: discreet tests against IRST and lasers, and clues about the future NGAD. In summary Since 2022, and […]
Drone swarms: the weapon of numbers that overwhelms air defenses
Why drone swarms win through saturation: tactics, communications, swarm sorties, and realistic countermeasures against defenses. In summary Drone swarms do not necessarily seek a “spectacular” […]
Pilots and drones facing BLOS: combat without direct contact
Discover how armed forces maintain communications beyond the line of sight, using standoff systems, satellites, airborne relays, and tactical networks. In summary In modern military […]
Dark Eagle: the American hypersonic weapon finally becomes a reality
The Dark Eagle hypersonic missile reveals its key features. Range, payload, and strategic uses are reshaping American strike capabilities. Summary The Dark Eagle program, officially […]
The nuclear Burevestnik: the weapon with unlimited range that worries NATO
Burevestnik, “Skyfall” nuclear missile, atomic propulsion: what is the promise of unlimited range worth, and why is this project reviving global nuclear security? Summary The […]
Hypersonic missiles: Europe faces the plasma blackout barrier
Europe is preparing its hypersonic weapons but must first resolve the challenge of communication blackouts caused by high-speed plasma. Summary Future European hypersonic flight systems […]
Directed energy weapons: the ethical and legal debate surrounding permanent blindness
A deep dive into the controversy surrounding laser weapons—between drone neutralization and the risk of permanent blindness—and the legal challenges of international law. In summary […]