Flight control of tailless wings using AFC actuators
Flying wings, Coanda jets, and active control: how Active Flow Control replaces control surfaces, from the 6DoF model to the DEMON and D90 demonstrators. Summary […]
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SiVSMD: Stealth Reinvented Through Zero Velocity and Multi-Domain Transitions
The SiVSMD concept revolutionizes military stealth doctrine with autonomous platforms capable of transitioning from air to submarine and using stasis as a weapon of concealment. […]
The mosaic of war: how Mosaic Warfare transforms stealth and dilutes enemy defenses
Technical overview of Mosaic Warfare, dilution and decentralization tactics, and impacts on modern enemy defenses. Summary The era of stealth warfare is evolving. The Mosaic […]
Scramjet and Mach 5: why piloting remains the real problem
Beyond Mach 5, the scramjet promises air-breathing hypersonic flight. But modeling and controlling this aircraft-engine combination remains a minefield. In summary Reaching hypersonic speeds is […]
APG-81, APG-85: the five radar innovations of the F-35
GaN, jamming, SAR, fusion, and drones: why the APG-81/APG-85 radar transforms the F-35 into a Block 4 combat hub. In summary The F-35’s radar is […]
Disoriented or experiencing G-LOC: how Auto-GCAS becomes a ghost co-pilot
When a fighter pilot loses consciousness, Auto-GCAS takes over the controls. Technical analysis, limitations, and five documented rescues. Summary In a fighter cockpit, the most […]
cortAIx in Germany: Thales accelerates AI at the heart of systems
Thales launches cortAIx in Germany to industrialize reliable AI in defense. The goal: to integrate AI into critical systems without losing control. In summary On […]
Golden Dome: the US missile defense system faces the hypersonic challenge
With funding of around $24.4 billion, Golden Dome aims to provide a national defense system. Where will the interceptors be located, how will they work, […]
The X-66A: an engineering gamble or a project sacrificed by Boeing?
Wing struts, promises of 30% fuel savings, a partnership with NASA… then pause. The X-66A reveals the tension between innovation and financial survival at Boeing. […]
Skat: Russian stealth drone relies on AI to strike without human intervention
The Mikoyan Skat explores autonomous target recognition using AI. A technical analysis of the ATR, its real limitations, and its operational status. Summary The Mikoyan […]