AI Pilots a Fighter: 27 Autonomous Interceptions with an Infrared Sensor
On August 4, 2026, Skunk Works revealed that the X-62A VISTA executed 27 autonomous interceptions driven by AI using the infrared Legion Pod. A technological […]
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Turkey Validates Stealth Weapon Carriage on the Kızılelma Drone
The Kızılelma fired two bombs from its internal weapons bay—a test that brings Turkey closer to a truly penetrating combat drone. Summary Baykar announced on […]
Concorde: how a nuclear bomber engine reached Mach 2
Originally designed for British bombers, the Olympus 593 propelled Concorde to Mach 2 and paved the way for Snecma’s expansion into the civil aviation sector. […]
Japan Tests Interceptor Drones to Counter Mass Attacks
Tokyo is preparing accelerated trials of autonomous interceptor drones to protect its bases against Shahed-type systems at a sustainable cost. In Summary Japan aims to […]
Supercruise: Flying Supersonic Without Burning Through Fuel
Supercruise allows fighter jets to fly at supersonic speeds without using afterburners, providing a major tactical advantage in range and stealth. Summary Supercruise refers to […]
The speed of fighter jets: engines, altitude, and limitations
How fighter jets gain speed through engines, aerodynamics, materials, and in-flight measurement systems. The evolution of fighter jet speed tells an essential part of military […]
DIANE: The Secret Brain That Made the A-6 a Warfare Machine
Before modern avionics, the A-6 Intruder relied on DIANE to fly low, strike at night, and bomb targets without visual contact. Executive Summary The Grumman […]
What the Pentagon Files Really Reveal About UFOs and Unidentified Technologies
The Pentagon’s UAP files do not prove an extraterrestrial origin. Above all, they reveal the limitations of sensors, the rise of drones, and the strategic […]
CycloKinetics: 32% More Energy for Missiles and Aircraft
CycloKinetics promises 32% more energy for aircraft, missiles, and rockets. A useful innovation, but one still shrouded in uncertainty. In summary The American company CycloKinetics […]
The Marines’ Robotic Bet for Building Runways Under Threat
The Marine Corps aims to automate the construction of expeditionary runways with robots capable of laying aviation matting in austere terrain. In Summary The U.S. […]