Technical comparison of thrust on modern fighter aircraft
Detailed analysis of maximum thrust with and without afterburner on current American, Russian and European fighter aircraft. The maximum thrust of fighter aircraft is a […]
Technology
Composite materials: the real impact on the evolution of fighter planes
Composite materials have revolutionized the design of fighter planes. Technical detail and feedback on their industrial and military influence. Composite materials have changed the design […]
AI and the control of America’s nuclear arsenal: revolution or risk?
The Pentagon is integrating artificial intelligence into nuclear control management. A technical breakthrough with major strategic implications. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the […]
Germany develops reusable hypersonic spaceplane
POLARIS Spaceplanes is designing a reusable hypersonic vehicle for the Bundeswehr, enhancing defense capabilities and flexible access to space. German company POLARIS Spaceplanes has been […]
Integrating hybrid AI-human red teams into technology policymaking
The integration of hybrid red teams, combining artificial intelligence and human expertise, is essential to anticipate and counter adversarial exploitations of US technology policies. Rapidly […]
Defense industry bets on anti-drone laser weapons
Major contractors, including RTX in the USA, QinetiQ in the UK and MBDA in Europe, are investing heavily in this technology. Faced with the proliferation […]
The astro-inertial navigation system (ANS) of the SR-71 Blackbird
The astro-inertial navigation system of the SR-71 Blackbird combined an inertial unit and stellar tracking for optimal precision at Mach 3. The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird […]
Hypersonic engine technologies
Discover hypersonic engine technologies, how they work, their current performance and future prospects for aeronautics. Hypersonic engines represent a major advance in aeronautical propulsion, enabling […]
Discovery of altermagnetism: a new form of magnetism with unique properties
Researchers have identified altermagnetism, a third form of magnetism combining characteristics of ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism, paving the way for advances in spintronics and superconductivity. Altermagnetism […]
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 breaks the sound barrier
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator reached Mach 1.1 during a test flight, marking a key step towards the development of the Overture supersonic commercial aircraft. On […]