The technical challenges of developing the F-35 Lightning II
Detailed analysis of the technical and industrial issues encountered during the design of the F-35 Lightning II, an American multirole fighter aircraft. A complex industrial […]
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Kamikaze drones airborne by balloons in Ukraine
Ukraine is experimenting with kamikaze drones airborne by balloons to counter enemy long-range UAV threats. Ukraine is developing a new defensive approach based on kamikaze […]
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 […]
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 […]